Mounting and operating instructions

AMFLO ® MAG Pro

AMFLO ® MAG Pro light
Magnetic - Inductive Flowmeter

Table of contents
Basic user description 2
Technical conditions 3
Troubleshooting for AMFLO® MAG 10
Parameter recording form 11

NOTE:
Because each product is subject to development, some changes
may appear which are not included in this user guide. In case of
any problems do not hesitate and contact Aquametro AG.

AMFLO® MAG application

• Water treatment, cooling water, -drinking and waste water measurements

Today’s AMFLO® MAG generation is characterised by many advantages, for example:

• Independence upon line voltage fluctuation and power supply interference
• Independence upon liquid properties (pressure, temperature, density, etc.)
• No pressure loss
• Liquid measurement consistency is not affected

Some effects can affect measurement accuracy, namely:

• Liquid conductivity at least 5 µS / cm, demineralized cold water with 20 µS / cm.
• Filling complete sensor profile (volume)
• Uniform flow rate in the sensor area (steady flow sections of inflow and outflow).
• Achieving certain flow rate (i.e. liquid velocity)
VD 6-605 e 04.2007
Principle of inductive sensor

Measurement is based on the principle of the Faraday‘s law on electromagnetic induction according to which electric voltage induces in an
electrically conductive body that moves in magnetic field. For voltage, the following formula (in general) is used:

U=BxDxv where: U = Induced voltage D = Pipeline diameter

v = Average liquid velocity vector B = Magnetic induction

If magnetic induction B and pipeline diameter D are constant, then induced voltage is proportional to average liquid velocity.
Liquid flows through a flowmeter perpendicular to the direction of magnetic field. Liquid with a certain minimum electric conductivity moves
and induces electric voltage which is detected by two electrodes located perpendicular to both the direction of magnetic field and the flow
direction.
Exciting current with a rectangular waveform which is generated in a converter and fed to the sensor exciting winding generates the mag-
netic field of an AMFLO® MAG flowmeter. The system of field-driven current ensures constant drive under all conditions that may appear
during operation.

Measurement conditions
Measurement is independent up on:
• Liquid temperature and pressure
• Liquid density and viscosity
• Solids contents
• Usual level of magnetic field interference

For reliable AMFLO® MAG operation and measurement accuracy, it is necessary to meet the following conditions:
• Minimum liquid conductivity >20 µs / cm for demineralized cold water.
>5 µs / cm for other liquid.
• Liquid velocity min. 0.1 m / sec, max. 10 m / sec.
• Steady flow steady flow section - upstream sensor 5 DN
- downstream sensor 3 DN
if DN is changed, deviation up to 8 degrees is involved in steady flow sections.
• Fully filled sensor profile with liquid measured.
• High quality operational contact between the sensor and liquid measured.

Measurement accuracy is interfered by:

• Gassing of measured liquid and air bubbles
• Strong stray earth currents
• Liquid turbulence in the sensor
• Solids of magnetic metals in the medium measured

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AMFLO® MAG options

Sensor option:
• A measuring pipe is made of non-magnetic material with welded flanges and assembly clamps. An insulating liner with required
properties is installed inside the pipe (according to the medium used). A system of driving coils generating the required magnetic field is
directly fixed on the measuring pipe body.
• A pair of electrodes located opposite and passing through the measuring pipe with liner is made of high-grade steel and/or other
material (according to the required chemical resistance against the medium being measured).
• Remote version: A signal cable with the standard length of 8 m/ Cu type 2x2x0.25 mm2 is attached to the neck and the cable
passes through a cable seal (also other lengths are available).
• Compact version: The instrument box body is attached to the neck.
• The housing welding makes it possible to achieve a high-grade protection and surface finish provides a steady climate resistance.

Converter option:
• Control and evaluation electronics is assembled into robust aluminium housing with a sight hole for the display, or in case of the blind
version IP 67 protection is used.

Additional options:
• Metrological properties according to the customer’s requirements are determined by verification and identification with the official mark
and these cannot be changed.
• Multi-point calibration of the measuring range. The flowmeters are usually calibrated in 3 points. On the customer‘s request, the
number of calibration points can be increased.
• Higher sensor protection IP 68: the requirement must be precisely defined (i.e. immersion depth and time.
• Higher PN, and/or different sensor built-in lengths, different flange options (DIN, ANSI, etc.), after consultation of your supply.

AMFLO® MAG connection and design

Sensor option:
• The device is assembled by the customer (into pipeline, converter on a wall, etc.). The service department on the customer’s request
provides commissioning. If commissioning is done other than authorised organisation, the warranty may be terminated.
• The electrical protection of the device makes it possible to use the flowmeter nearly in all types of active, passive and complex
environment; after consultation with the producer, it is possible to perform additional adaptation for some heavy climatic conditions.
• Signal and output cables should not be located closely to power distribution systems or in common pipelines.

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Table of flow rates for 1 m / sec. Dimensions and weights of inductive flowmeters
Dimensions [ mm ] Weight
DN m3 / h l / min. l/s DN PN A B D1 D2 d n kg
10 0.283 4.712 0.079 10 16 200 150 90 60 14 4 4.5
20 1.131 18.85 0.314 20 150 105 75 14 4 6.5
25 1.767 29.452 0.491 25 150 115 85 14 4 6.5
32 2.895 48.255 0.804 32 160 135 100 18 4 7
40 4.524 75.398 1.257 40 170 145 110 18 4 7
50 7.069 117.81 1.964 50 170 160 125 18 4 8.5
65 11.946 199.1 3.318 65 190 180 145 18 4 12
80 18.096 301.59 5.027 80 230 195 160 18 8 12.5
100 28.274 471.23 7.854 100 250 250 215 180 18 8 14
125 44.179 736.31 12.272 125 280 245 210 18 8 19
150 63.617 1060.3 17.671 150 300 320 280 240 23 8 23
200 113.10 1885 31.42 200 350 380 335 295 23 12 34
250 176.71 2945.2 49.087 250 400 445 405 355 27 12 55
300 254.47 4241.2 70.686 300 500 500 460 410 27 12 73
350 346.36 5772.7 96.211 350 500 520 520 470 27 16 150
400 452.39 7539.8 125.66 400 600 615 580 525 30 16 200
500 706.86 11781 196.35 500 750 710 650 33 20 290
600 1017.9 16965 282.74 600 870 840 770 36 20 420
800 1809.6 30159 502.65 800 800 1050 1020 950 40 24 610
1000 2827.4 47124 785.4 1000 1000 1285 1255 1170 42 28 950

Tolerance of built-in parts:

• DN 10 – DN 150 ➺ A ±5 mm
DN 200 – DN 1000 ➺ A ±10 mm

The diagram for sensor dimension selection:

00
DN 00
DN 5
0

DN 0
DN 50
DN 300
DN 350
DN 00
DN 00

DN 0
DN 0
10

20
25
32
40
50
65
80

12
15

20

60

80
10
1

4
5
DN

DN
DN
DN
DN
DN
DN
DN
DN

DN

10

5
4
3
2
v [ m/s ]

0,5
0,4
0,3
0,2

10 -2 2 3 4 5 10 -1 2 3 4 5 10 0 2 3 4 5 10 1 2 3 4 5 10 2 2 3 4 5 10 3 2 3 4 5 1
Q [ 1/s ]

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Signal cable connection:
• Signals transmitted from a sensor electrode circuit to the converter achieve a value of about millivolts and these are very sensitive to the
magnetic and electrostatic interference from the adjacent power cables leading to powerful motors, etc. The interference is mainly com-
pensated by connecting the converter; nevertheless it is necessary to eliminate such interference signals, if possible.
• The signal cable for its special design is an integral part of delivery and its length would not be changed (for certificated meters must not
be changed!). Correct connection of this cable to the converter is very important, because this can cause measurement failures. Strict
requirements are laid down on shielding, and the measurement accuracy is dependent up on the quality of connection.
• Shielding must be well insulated from both earth and metallic objects along the whole route. It is recommended to use a separate pipe
or a route. The cable must not be extended.

Sensor position in pipeline:

• The inductive flowmeter sensor can be installed in any position in compliance with the application and technology used. If horizontally
assembled, the electrode axis must always be located horizontally.
• Pipeline must always be fully filled in the place of the measuring pipe with liquid measured.
• The direction of flow (see the arrow on the sensor cover) is recommended and the converter parameter should be set accordingly. The
opposite direction can be indicated on the working meter by changing the AMFLO® MAG converter parameter.
• Screws and nuts – please check if there is a place closely to the flanges to install screws with nuts.
• Pipeline vibration and bending – attach the pipeline upstream/downstream the flowmeter so that the impact of vibration and bending on
the sensor is eliminated.
• If pipes of higher nominal sizes (I.D.) are installed, apply an assembling insert that makes easy the assembly by its axial shift without
any mechanical stress on pipeline and sensor flanges.
• To improve flow, keep steady flow sections upstream (5 DN) and downstream (3 DN) the sensor. The diameter change with the angle up
to 8 degrees is included in these lengths. For more complex systems, a flow deflector and a combination of diffuser/conffuser should
be applied.
• If the sensor is assembled into a separated pipe (glass, plastics, etc.), use suitable earthing rings.
The prerequisite of correct measurement is conductive connection between the sensor earthing point and liquid being measured!

Recommended positions for assembling the sensor:

> 3 x DN

NO
> 5 x DN

NO

> 5 x DN > 3 x DN

Recommended position:
fully filled

DN
>3x
DN
>5x

Suitable position in freely ascending pipeline:

> 5 x DN > 3 x DN

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Free inflow, or outflow – assembly the sensor in siphon

>5m
> 5 x DN > 3 x DN

Vertical pipeline longer than 5 m downstream sensor Install de aerating valve (under pressure)

Recommendation for installation:

• To avoid the errors during measurement which are mainly caused by air bubbles or to eliminate defects on the liners due to under ressure,
please devote special attention to the following recommendations:

• To assemble the seated sensor correctly, tighten screws uniformly and step by step on a diagonal.
• Bear in your mind, that parallelism of flanges has a greater effect on seal than excessive force on incorrectly seated flanges during
tightening.
• The sensor must be assembled in pipeline so that the axis of electrodes is always in the horizontal position.
• The PTFE liner calls for greater attention if you handle and/or assemble the device. Avoid excessive underpressure in pipeline during
installation and operation. Do not remove and/or impair the neck on both sensor ends. The sensors are shipped from factory with the
special covers assembled on the neck to avoid any changes of shape (PTFE shape memory would cause a partial neck straightening).
Remove the ends just before assembling the sensor into pipeline, and replace them with the pieces of smooth metal sheet during
inserting the sensor between counterflanges. Remove metal sheet before tightening screws.
• Seal – the liner neck does not seal, hence it is necessary to insert the appropriate seal precisely centred between the sensor and pipeline.
If the seal protrudes into the flow profile, this will cause turbulence and reduce the measurement quality.
Secure that the sensor slides into pipeline during assembly. If this is not possible with appropriate "flexibility" of pipeline, it is recommend-
ed to use the assembling insert (especially for higher nominal sizes). If you install the sensor, counterflanges must not be welded with the
sensor slid in pipeline (a potential danger of the sensor liner damage).

AMFLO® MAG earthing:

• For reliable and correct operation of the inductive sensor, high-quality protective and operational earthing should be used.

• Both internal cabling of the flowmeter set and a PE (PEN) wire of line voltage supply provide protective earthing.

• Operational earthing is also provided by internal cabling of the set and by a quality connection between the sensor body and both
counterflanges of metal pipeline. It is recommended to weld the earthing wire to M6 screws in counterflanges, or in a drilled threaded
hole. The earthing wire only mechanically attached to flange screws is not satisfactory; it can corrode with time and may cause meas-
urement failures.
• If assembled into a non-conductive pipeline (or with non-conductive liner), it is necessary to provide the operational earthing by
another method, e.g. by earthing rings. The earthing rings can be ordered in the workshop, usually made of the same material as the
sensor electrodes, with its chemical resistance complying with liquid being measured.
• During installation, it is necessary to insert seal on both sides of the earthing ring. Take care that no part will protrude into the internal
sensor profile (swirling and turbulence).

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The drawing of the sensor operational earthing in pipeline

Use of earthing rings

Electrodes:
• The electrode material must be selected according to the chemical resistance to liquid being measured.
• The electrode purity can have an effect on the measurement accuracy, for example, strong contamination of the electrodes can
interrupt the measurement (liquid insulation).
• Immediately after shipment, it is not necessary to clean the electrodes before assembly the sensor into the pipeline. If electrodes seem
to be contaminated, clean with a soft cloth and/or by a chemical cleaning agent. Do not damage the liner!
• If the electrodes need to be cleaned during operation, both mechanical and electrolytic methods can be used.
• Mechanical cleaning can be done only with a suitable sensor assembly or with the sensor dismantled from the pipeline. After cleaning,
reassembly the sensor.
• Electrolytic cleaning is easy, but it can be applied if electrolysis dissolves contamination (poor contamination and sediments).
• The flowmeter producer on request will provide the detailed instructions.
• During usual operation for many types of liquids, it is not necessary to clean the electrodes over the whole period of flowmeter
operation, and only self-contained cleaning by liquid itself is satisfactory (the recommended velocity is above 3 m/sec).

AMFLO® MAG commissioning

Checking installation and connection:

• Check the correct attachment of the sensor, earthing rings (for non-conductive pipeline) in pipeline and tightness between flanges.
• Tighten all cable clamps and plug in all connectors.
• Check proper lead arrangement to seal bushings, their sealing and tightening.
• Verify that the set is complete and correct according to the serial numbers on the sensor and the converter.
• Verify correct power supply according to the data on the converter label.
• Verify the correct value for power supply breaking.
• If no failures are found in the system, fill the pipeline with liquid and verify if the sensor is sealed. After short rinsing, stop the flow and
switch on power supply.

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AMFLO® MAG inductive sensor specification:

• Nominal sizes DN 10 ÷ 1000

• Connecting flanges DN 10 ÷ 1000 / PN 16 and higher
Different versions and higher pressure – after consultation
• Ambient temperature - 20 to + 60° C
• Temperature tolerance for sensor liner Teflon PTFE - 25 to + 90° C
Hard and/or soft rubber - 5 to + 60° C
• Protection IP 67 / NEMA 5
• Detector pipe material Stainless steel, class No. 17
• Liner Teflon DN 10 ÷ DN 500
Rubber DN 20 ÷ DN 1000
• Electrode material Stainless steel if ordered: Titanium, Tantalum, Platinum and Hastelloy
• Connecting flanges Steel class No. 44, if ordered stainless steel class No. 17
• Assembly connection Flanged DIN, ANSI, BS, food DIN 11 851
• Sensor cover Steel class No. 11, if ordered stainless steel class No. 17
• Surface finish Acrymetal multi-component lacquer
• Earthing rings Shipped on request
• Electric medium conductivity ∅ 5 µS / cm, ∅ 20 µS / cm for demineralized water
• Sensor power supply DC pulse from the AMFLO® MAG converter
• Connecting cable Remote version – standard 8 m / 2x2x0.25 m2
• Driving coil insulation class E

AMFLO® MAG inductive converter specifications:

• Medium electric conductivity ∅ 5 µS / cm, ∅ 20µS / cm for demineralized water
• Input resistance min. 1010 Ohm
• Measurement accuracy 0.5 % of reading in range of 10 ÷ 100 % Q max.
• Low flow reduction Adjustable in steps of 0.1 %
• Current flow Bi-directional - l/sec., l/min, m3/hr, gallons/min
• Total flow Bi-directional – m3, gallons
• Data backup Even in case of power failure
• Display, only Pro version Graphical display, 132 x 64 pixels, back illumination
• Active analogue output 4(0) ÷ 20mA/500Ω
• Binary output Pro: Relay, Pro light: Opto
• Frequency output, optocoupler Standard 0÷1 kHz, maximum 0÷10 kHz (30VDC/20 mA)
• Data communication output RS 232C / RS 485
• Power supply (AC/DC) Pro: 90÷250V/50÷60Hz/10VA/24V/< 0.5A/DC, Pro light: 24V
• Protection IP 67, NEMA 5
• Ambient temperature -20°C ÷ 60°C
• Dimensions h x w x d 135 x 170 x 192 mm
• Housing material Casting AISi10Mg /EN AC-47100, wall bracket – stainless steel,
• class No.17
• Surface finish Powder coated (Komaxit)
• Weight 3.5 kg
• Cable terminals max. 5 x PG 11

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Figures of individual AMFLO® MAG options:

Remote option:

Sensor Blind

Compact option:

With display Terminal block lid

Supply lid
Display lid

Converter dimensions:

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Connection of AMFLO® MAG controller terminal block:

Power supply 90÷250V/50÷60Hz/10VA Power supply 24V /<0,5A/DC

24V/DC U I GND E2 GND E1

24V/DC
POWER Comun. F out T out

RELE 2 RELE 3

90÷250V/AC
POWER RELE 1
Supply lid Terminal block lid
L N PE

Input – output_Terminal block lid

AMFLO® MAG Pro

ye llow-Ž

brown-H

white-B
green-Z

AMFLO® / Remote version

U I E2 E1
GND

GND

cable
24V/DC
POWER Comun. F out I out
RELE 2 + 3 A B + - + -
Ca no n 9
RS 232 C

not connected 11 12 13 14 15 16
RELE 2 RELE 3

31 32 33 41 42 43

POWER RELE 1

21 22 23

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Connection diagram AMFLO® MAG Pro Remote

shield GND 5
brown E2 4
white E1 6

yellow U 1
green I 2
yellow/green PE 3

Connection diagram AMFLO® MAG Pro light

power
Com f out I out Opto supply
out
24 V / 0.5 A
A B + - + - + - NC - +
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Troubleshooting for AMFLO® MAG

List of symptoms, causes and remedies of operational problems *

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

No display – Power supply Check power supply, check line
the display does not illuminate. not connected. voltage fuse inside the device,
contact the producer’s service *
The device does not measure – 1) Sensor is not connected, 1) Check the connection between sensor and
flow rate 0 evaluation unit,
2) Monitored flow out of the sensor range, 2) Verify the flow range for the medium being
measured,
3) Reverse flow direction, 3) Check that the unit is properly installed in
pipeline and the sensor is well connected,
see page 4, 5 and 7 in the instructions,
4) Deposits inside the sensor, 4) Clean the sensor,
and contact the producer’s service*
5) Sensor failure 5) Restart the device, and contact the
producer’s service*
Erroneous readings on the display, 1) Strong interference from line voltage – 1) Verify if adjacent electric appliances have
"Error" messages not covered the EMC-certificate, remove the source of
interference,
2) Power supply from the mains out 2) Measure line voltage network and remove
of tolerance, the cause of error,
3) Internal error 3) Restart the device,
contact the producer’s service *
The data on the display 1) Clogged pipeline, 1) Remove deposits,
does not change. 2) Non-conductive liquid, 2) Check medium conductivity,
3) Improper installation in pipeline 3) Check the installation according
to this guide, page 4.
Current flow readings is ad sensor earthing, Check earthing, see Technical Conditions,
not steady bad installation in pipeline pages 4 and 5

* CAUTION: Repairs of electrical systems can only be done by a highly-qualified worker.

AMFLO® 11
Parameter Recording Form - individual parameters during commissioning:

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