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C/G-000/47/50

ASA S.r.l.

Via Torquato Tasso, 29

20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MILANO)

ITALIA

Telefono 0039.02.26221432 Fax 0039.02.2482558

e-mail: asa@asaspa.com

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The information in this manual has been reviewed and is believed to be entirely reliable. No responsibility, however, is assumed for inaccuracies. The
material in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

October 2011

WARRANTY
The flowmeters subject of this manual are manufactured by ASA S.r.l. with top quality materials without defects and are warranted for a period of one year
from shipping date (unless otherwise agreed on order transmission), provided that they are used in accordance with the limits indicated in all sale documents
and technical bulletins, as per the instructions listed in this manual. Products that during such period do not operate properly and show mechanic or functional
defects will be, at our option, repaired or replaced, at no charge for customer. Repairs are normally warranted for 90 days or the balance of the original
warrant, whichever is longer.
The warranty includes all initial and hidden components defects, random failures and all undeterminable internal causes which do not depend on bad usage.
In any case, ASA shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages due to use, misuse or not-use of its instruments.
The warranty excludes all damages caused by the customer, such as improper electrical hook-up, converter or measuring tube damages caused by defective
mounting, usage in areas higher than protection class the instrument is to be installed in, use with not suitable fluid etc..
The manufacturer reserves the right to judge whether repair is to be effected under warranty or not after accurate check of the returned goods to ASA factory.
The warranty is valid for goods rendered ex our warehouse in Grumello del Monte (BG). In order to avail oneself of warranty, it shall be reported on
documentation our invoice number (or your PO number), model and serial number. Shipment is always at customer care and charge unless otherwise
agreed. All the expenses borne, in case of freight collect, will be debited in our repair invoice, unless otherwise agreed.
Export charges, foreign shipping methods and carriers are meant to be at customers end.

GOODS RECEPTION

Soon after receipt of goods, check that packing does not show any damage occurred during the conveyance.
If packing is damaged, open it immediately and control whether instruments were affected.
In case of damage, address your complaints to the forwarder and send a copy of your report to:

ASA srl
Via T.Tasso, 29 20099 Sesto S. Giovanni (Mi) - Italia
Telefono 0039.02.26221432 Fax. 0039.02.2482558
E-mail: asa@asaspa.com

RETURN OF GOODS

In case of return of goods, user must attach to the returned goods a document in which any damage or problem, any bad
functioning or any requested modification - he wants to be effected - are clearly listed.
It is compulsory to state whether the returned meter was used to measure corrosive, toxic or dangerous fluids.
In this case wash wetted parts accurately before sending the item; this is meant to ensure personnel safety.
Provide strong packing, paying particular attention to electric converter and all other accessories, such as feeders and
displays. Shipment is at customer care and cost unless otherwise agreed.
All returned goods shall be sent to our factory address:

ASA srl
Via S.Pellico, 6 - 24064 Grumello del Monte (Bg) - Italia
Telefono 0039.035.830627 Fax. 0039.035.832211
E-mail: asa@asaspa.com

3 COMPATIBILITY WITH CE MARK

Metal tube asameters here described are in full conformity with
- ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY REQUIRED BY 2004/108/CE LAWS AND CONTENTS.
EN 61000-6-4
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61010-1

Issuing law - Industrial environment

Immunity - Industrial environment
Safety

- 94/9/EC (ATEX) LAW AND CONTENTS

Reference Standards:
EN 60079-0 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - General requirements
EN 60079-1 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Equip. protection by flameproof enclosures "d"
EN 60079-11 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Equipment protection by intrinsic safety "i"
EN 61241-0 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - General requirements

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EN 61241-1 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Protection by enclosures "tD"
EN 61241-11 Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust - Protection by intrinsic safety 'iD'
EN 1127-1
Explosive atmospheres. Explosion prevention and protection -Basic concepts and methodology

4 ATTENTION
WE SUGGEST TO USERS TO CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HEREBELOW
All instruments are designed and tested in order to respect all safety requirements so far established, and they are perfectly
functioning when leave the factory.
A dangerous situation can be present if the meter is not used for the purpose it is designed for or if it is misused.
We suggest to users and skilled staff to carefully follow instructions reported on this bulletin during installation, start-up and
maintenance phases on plants, paying particular attention to the following instructions.
ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGERS
On removing the converter housing lid, protection against accidental contact is no more present: switch off current before
estracting the converter from its housing.
Do not wire or install the meter if already powered.
DANGER FOR OUTFLOWING FLUID FROM THE MEASURING TUBE
During installation of the flowmeter on the plant, in order to avoid out-flowing of fluid it is necessary to centre the metering tube
on the pipe, using suitable flanges and following instructions reported in this manual.
USAGE
We strongly suggest as follows:
- to use the flowmeter fully respecting the technical data specification;
- to keep to the declared limits of working temperature, pressure and degree of protection;
- to respect fluid compatibility for construction used materials.
Failing temperature limits, it could cause structural modification of inner lining (i.e. PTFE coating if present) and as
consequence a damage on instruments itself, besides a probable damage of electronic board components.
Failing pressure limits, it could cause out-flowing of fluid from measuring tube with consequential damage of the instrument.
ASA technical department can suggest during bid phase the best construction materials according to the kind of required
application and fluid compatibility.

RANGES OF TEMPERATURE

Maximum Fluid Temperatures at 40 C ( 104F) Ambient

C/G5/6-000/47-50/Exd
Electronic converter 4-20 mA
Indicator only
Indicator with alarms

Size
All sizes
All sizes
All sizes

Standard Housing
-10 + 150 C (302F)
-10 + 150 C (302F)
-10 + 150 C (302F)

High Temperature
-30 + 300C ( 572F)
-30 + 300C ( 572F)
-30 + 300C ( 572 F)

INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION

The metal tube Asameter model C/G5/6.... 000/47-50 Eexd IIC is provided with a vertical scale magnetic indicator, an
electronic converter with LCD display (if present), and an EXPLOSION PROOF Eexd IIC case which is fastened to the front
part of the instrument.
For safety reasons, the mobile equipment (1) is locked before delivery; electronic board (if present)(2) is already programmed
in agreement to declared process data.
The Asameter consists of a conical tube (3) with welded top/bottom connections; a float (4), incorporating a permanent
magnet, moves inside the metering tube, driving the flowmeter mobile equipment, magnetically coupled. The cover is
connected to the meter by horizontal brackets.

INSTALLATION OF THE ASAMETER ON THE DUCT

To grant working, fluid flow must be in the vertical upward direction (bottom to top). During installation it is advisable to keep
the mobile equipment fastened, avoiding any twist force both on the casing and the magnetic extension's plate.
Make sure that the inlet and outlet ducts to the instrument are perfectly in-line with the axis of the pipeline and the flanged
connections perfectly parallel. Faulty alignment could lead to structure deformation, especially concerning small size Asameters.
After installation, check the instrument for vertical alignment by means of a plumb-line, on two perpendicular faces.
Respecting given indication, it grants maximum sensitivity and accuracy. The magnetic indicator is now ready to operate at its
best.

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8 START UP OF THE MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND THE ELECTRONIC CONVERTER

After installing the Asameter between flanges, mobile equipment and electronic converter (if present) start up will follow.

CAUTION!
ASSEMBLING, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND MAINTENANCE WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY QUALIFIED STAFF,
TRAINED TO WORK IN DANGEROUS OR CLASSIFIED AREAS.
FOLLOWS ALL ACTUAL RULES FOR INSTALLATION OF INSTRUMENTS IN DANGEROUS OR CLASSIFIED AREAS.
BEFORE OPENING THE CASE, BE SURE THAT POWER IS SWITCH OFF AT LEAST FOR 10 MINUTES AS MINIMUM.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT START UP
Loose the check locking screw (15) to avoid damage of surfaces. Unscrew the lid (6) and the 3 screws (14) that fix the front
plate (16) to the extension group. Pull out the blocking element of the pointer (10) making particular attention not to rotate
reciprocally the pointer and the magnet bearings, because this could cause the calibration of the meter to fail. After this
operation, the index is free to rotate and to rest on its rest position (R).
Mobile equipment (1)
Electronic Board (2)
Cone measuring tube (3)
Magnetic float (4)
Horizontal bracket (5)
Lid (6)
Case (7)
Plate (8)
Extension group (9)
Pointer (10)
Rolling ball bearings (11)
Columns for extension group (12)
Terminal box (13)
External plate fixing screws (14)
Check locking screw (15)
External plate (16)

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/50 VERSION
INDICATOR WITH LIMIT SWITCHES Circuit drawings

Fig.1 Indicator with Two wires limit switches types SJ2-N or SJ2-SN cabling drawing

Fig.2 Indicator with Three wires limit switches DC PNP NO type SB-3,5-E2 - cabling drawing

/47 VERSION
ELECTRONIC BOARD START UP
Power supply shall be about 24Vdc 10%.
The metering loop shall have as minimum resistance 250 OHM.
During wiring, cables shall be located outside the columns for the extension group (12) to avoid interference with the
mechanical part of the mobile equipment (1).
Connect cables as reported in the figure below:

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Power supply
U = 12 - 30V
+
-

4-20 mA
-

output 4 - 20 mA
+

F
R<

Fig. 3: Version with electronic converter cabling drawing

U - 12V
20 mA

Fig. 4: Version with electronic converter and limit switches type SJ2-N or SJ2-SN cabling drawing

Fasten once again the plate (8) of the extension group (9) to the bottom of the case (7) and, if necessary, do now the
converter programming.
Assemble the external plate (16) with its proper screws and close the lid (6). Screw the check locking screw (15) and verify it
is in line with the lid.

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
9.1 Function setting by keyboard
1 = upper key.
2 = lower key.
To enter the menu, press key 2.
A number appears on the left; it is the step value to rise or lower the function (default = 1).
0 = 1 (unit)
1 = 10 (ten)
2 = 100 (hundreds)
3 = 1000 (thousands)
4 = 10000 (ten thousands)
A number appears on the right; it is the actual value of the function (default = 0).
Briefly press the key 1 to rise the value, long press the key 1to lower the value of the function selected (number on the
right).
Briefly press the key 2 to rise the step value, long press the key 2 to lower the step value of the function selected
(number on the left).
Insert a valid number of function (see paragraph: Available functions).
To confirm the selected value, press key 2, set the step value to 0 and press key 2 long.
To quit without setting any function, press key 2, set the step value to 4 and press key 2 briefly or confirm a wrong
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NOTE: some functions (i.e. 24) require a second value setting to do in the same way. In this case, it is not possible to
confirm a wrong value.
9.2 Available functions
9.2.1 Time unit
21: flow unit / second (default)
22: flow unit / minute
23: flow unit / hour
9.2.2

9.2.3

i.e. 1600l/s)
i.e. 1600l/min)
i.e. 1600l/h)

Maximum flow setting

24: save flowrate at 100% (default = 100)
It requires setting of value corresponding to 100% (0 60000)
26: save flow unit measure for HART protocol (i.e. liter/min).
27: save totalizer unit for HART protocol (i.e. liters).

i.e. for 1600 l/h l/min l/s, set 1600

View mode
31: %
32: flow
33: totalizer
34: partial

9.2.4

Reset
40: it clears the partial and total counter
In remote, it is possible to clear the partial and total counter using the HART command RESET.
9.2.5

Eeprom
42: unlock save mode eeprom
43: lock save mode eeprom.
Note!
If eeprom was locked with function 43, it is necessary to unlock it with function 42.

9.2.6

Serial number
46: Final_assembly_number is visualized.

9.2.7

HART address
50:
Write HART address
Require the HART address (0-15)
Note!
-The 4-20mA analogue output is only active with the address 0
-If the address is not 0 the current output is set to 4mA.

9.3

9.4

Totalizer
Two counters are present: a partial counter (volatile) and a total counter (not volatile), both increase every second. The
total counter is salved every 5 minutes.
The partial counter shows the fraction of units of flow, while the total counter represents the integer of the units of flow.
Eeprom starting procedure
Set the following function value using the keyboard
42 unlock eeprom
o set unit measure

32, 33 or 34 if you do not want the percentage view .

22 or 23 if flow is not unit/second.
24 set the maximum flow rate.
26 flow unit (HART)
27 totalizer unit (HART)

40 clear the partial and total counter.

43 lock eeprom
If eeprom was locked with function 43, it is necessary to unlock it with function 42.
CAUTION!
The Asameter /47 version is shipped ready to use with all parameters set as requested by the customer.

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HART measuring unit

001=in H2O
002=in Hg
003=ft H2O
004=mm H2O
005=mm Hg
006=psi
007=bar
008=mbar
009=g/cm2
010=kg/cm2
011=Pa
012=kPa
013=torr
014=atm
015=cubic ft/min
016=gal/min
017=liters/min
018=imperial gal/min
019=cubic m/hr
020=ft/sec
021=meter/sec
022=gal/sed
023=million gal/day
024=liters/sec
025=million liters/day
026=cubic ft/sec
027=cubic ft/day
028=cubic m/sec
029=cubic m/day
030=imperial gal/hr
031=imperial gal/day
032=deg C
033=deg F
034=deg R
035=deg Kelvin
036=mV
037=Ohm
038=Hz
039=mA
040=gal
041=liter
042=imperial gal
043=m3
044=ft
045=meter
046=bbl
047=in
048=cm
049=mm
050=min
051=sec
052=hr
053=day
054=cstoke
055=cpoise
056=uMho
057=%
058=V
059=pH
060=gram

061=kg
062=metric tons
063=lb
064=short tons
065=long tons
066=mSiemen/cm
067=uSiemen/cm
068=Newton
069=Newton meter
070=g/sec
071=g/min
072=g/hr
073=kg/sec
074=kg/min
075=kg/hr
076=kg/day
077=metric tons/min
078=metric tons/hr
079=metric tons/day
080=lb/sec
081=lb/min
082=lb/hr
083=lb/day
084=short ton/min
085=short ton/hr
086=short ton/day
087=long ton/hr
088=long ton/day
089=daTherm
090=SGU
091=g/cm3
092=kg/m3
093=lb/gal
094=lb/ft3
095=g/ml
096=kg/liter
097=g/liter
098=lb/in3
099=short tons/yd3
100=degTwad
101=degBrix
102=degBaum hv
103=degBaum lt
104=degAPI
105=% sol-wt
106=% sol-vol
107=degBall
108=proof/vol
109=proof/mass
110=bush
111=cubic yd
112=cubic ft
113=cubic in
114=in/sec
115=in/min
116=ft/min
117=deg/sec
118=rev/sec
119=rpm
120=m/hr

121=normal m3/hr
122=normal liter/hr
123=SCFM
124=barrels(liq)
125=ounces
126=ft-lbf
127=kW
128=kWh
129=hp
130=ft3/hr
131=m3/min
132=bbl/sec
133=bbl/min
134=bbl/hr
135=bbl/day
136=gal/hr
137=imperial gal/sec
138=liter/hr
139=ppm
140=MCal/hr
141=MJoule/hr
142=Btu/hr
143=deg
144=rad
145=in H2O @60F
146=ug/l
147=ug/m3
148=%Cs
149=vol%
150=% Stm Qual
151=ft in 16ths
152=ft3/lb
153=pF
154=ml/liter
155=ul/liter
160=%Plato
161=%LEL
162=MCal
163=kOhm
164=MJoules
165=Btu
166=normal m3
167=normal liter
168=std ft3
169=ppb
235=gal/day
236=hLiter
237=MPa
238=in H2O @4C
239=mmH2O 4DegC
250=not used
251=none
252=unknown
253=special
254=Reserved
255=Reserved

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10 OPERATION WITH THE HART PROTOCOL

Besides local operation, this Asameter can also be configurated for working with Hart protocol.
For this purpose it is possible to use a Hart communicator with universal handheld terminal or a personal computer with
specific software for Hart FSK 1200 bps Bell 202 (e.g. SIMATIC PDM Siemens).
In INSTRUMENT DATA it is possibile to see:
PV= primary variable:
Flow
SV= secondary variable:
%
TV= third variable:
Partial
QV= fourth variable:
totalizer
and other parameters or measuring values like the current loop (4-20mA).

11 START UP OPERATIVE PROCEDURE

As pipe lines can be very dirty with iron chips or dust, it is advisable to install magnetic filters upstream the instrument to
avoid impurity being attracted by the permanent magnet inside the float, upsetting or all together blocking flow measurement.
lf magnetic filters are not available, remove the floats from the instruments and clean pipe line thoroughly before operating.

12 REMOVAL OF THE FLOAT

To remove the float from the instrument, release the upper float stop by removal of the fastening elastic ring. Subsequently
pull out the float stop from its seat and lift out the float.
CAUTION!
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE FLOAT FROM THE BOTTOM END OF THE INSTRUMENT.

13 MAINTENANCE
The flow indicator does not require any special maintenance excepting for the cleaning of the ball bearings, which should
never be lubrificated. Concerning the Asameter itself, the only care we recommend is the cleaning of the internal part of the
measuring tube and the float's surface. Pay special attention to the sharp edges and the surfaces concerned of float and
orifice not to damage them during float extraction.

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