FLOWMETER CONSOLE

MODEL 7500

System Description

The Accusonic Model 7500 Flowmeter

offers the latest available technology for
reliable precision flow measurement over a
broad range of large pipe and open
channel applications. The Model 7500
provides flexible configurations for flow
monitoring in pressurized pipes, pen-
stocks, low-head hydro intakes, open
channels, and conduits that flow from
partially full to surcharged.

A single 7500 Flowmeter Console may be

used to measure flowrates in more than
one conduit, and the system may be
expanded with the addition of Remote
Flow Transmitters to simultaneously
monitor flowrates in up to 16 separate
pipes or channels. Flow measurements in
pipes sized from 1 ft. (0.3m) to 60 ft. (18 7500 NEMA 4 Enclosure
m) can now be accomplished more
economically than ever before.

The Model 7500 system utilizes the Model 7500 Features

multiple parallel-path acoustic transit-time
technique, an absolute flow measurement
♦ Continuous Flow Measurement, Recording, and Data Display
method capable of achieving high glowrate
accuracy under difficult metering condi- ♦ Multiple-Pipe Flowrates and Flow Totalization
tions. Ultrasonic transducers are ♦ Full-Screen Display Options
mounted in pairs that define acoustic
paths across the flow profile. An average ♦ User-Selectable Displays
flow velocity is determined at each path ♦ Integral Alpha-Numeric Keypad for User Interface
level by measuring the difference in ♦ Easy Menu-Based System Setup and Operation
transit-times for accoustic pulses moving
in upstream and downstream directions. ♦ Components Available for Class 1, Division1, Group C, D
♦ Automated Self-Test and Operational Diagnostics
Flowrate is calculated in the Model 7500
♦ Auto Gain Control for Superior “Dirty Water” Performance
via full profile integration of the flow
velocities measured for each acoustic
path. For flow measurements in sur- Outputs
charged pipes, accuracies to within ±0.5%
of true flowrate are achieved. Model 7500
multi-path systems for use in open ♦ Integral Diskette Drive for Data Logging/Archiving
channels or partially-full conduits incorpo- ♦ Analog, Digital, and Relay Output Options
rate additional sensors for tracking water
level (stage) and can determine total ♦ Remote Data Access and System Monitoring via TeleModem
flowrate accuracies to better than ±1.5%. ♦ Automated Reports via Printer Interface
System Configurations and Transducer
Options

Accusonic meters may be configured for a wide 750

0
variety of applications, including flow measure-
ments in exposed or buried pipes, penstocks,
flow conduits, intake structures, or tunnels.
Accusonic has developed specialized transduc-
ers to meet virtually any installation requirements,
including: PATH 4
PATH 3
♦ Fully Removable and Fixed Window PATH 2
Transducers for Exposed Steel Pipes PATH 1
= WATER LEVEL SENSOR

♦ Internal Mount and Array Mount Transducers

for Concrete Pipes and Conduits
Open Channel

♦ Internal Mount Transducers for Buried or

Encased Pipes

♦ Recessed Transducers for Spoolpiece

Installations 750
0

♦ “Cold-tap” and “Hot-tap” Transducers for

Pipes with External Access Only

♦ Explosion-Proof Transducers for Hazardous

Environments
PATH 4 PATH 4
PATH 3
♦ Low-Cost Transducers for Low-Head Hydro
PATH 3
PATH 2 PATH 2
Intakes PATH 1 PATH 1

Compound Conduits

752
750 0
0

Multiple Pipes
Applications

♦ Hydropower Flow Monitoring -

Penstocks & Low-Head Intakes

♦ Precision Flow Measurement for Turbine

Efficiency Testing
(meets ASME PTC 18 and IEC 41 codes)

♦ Penstock and Pipeline Leak Detection Warning

♦ CSO Stormwater System Flow Monitoring FLOW

Installations

♦ Water Supply / Wastewater Process Flow

Monitoring

♦ Water Distribution and Revenue Metering

♦ Pump and Irrigation Flow Control

♦ River and Stream Flow Monitoring Low-Head Intakes

♦ FERC Minimum Flow Compliance
Documentation

VALVE CLOSURE
UPSTREAM LOCATION

System Advantages

♦ Multiple-Site Flow Measurements from a Single

4-PATH 4-PATH
MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT
SECTION SECTION
Console

♦ Superiour Accuracy Over Wide Ranging Flow PIPELINE 1 COMMUNICATIONS

LINK
PIPELINE 2

Conditions

♦ Minimal Flowstream Intrusion, No Head Loss 4-PATH

MEASUREMENT
4-PATH
MEASUREMENT
SECTION SECTION

♦ No Required “Flow Profile” Calibrations

♦ Bi-Directional Flow Measurement Capability

♦ Flexible System Outputs to Meet Engineering WARNING DOWNSTREAM LOCATION

ALARM
Requirements VALVE CLOSURE OUTPUTS

FLOW DIFFERENCE

♦ No Moving Parts or Corrodible Components

Leak Detection Systems
 FLOWMETER CONSOLE
MODEL 7500

♦ MODEL 7500 FLOWMETER CONSOLE ♦ MODEL 7520 REMOTE FLOW TRANSMITTER

Power Requirements 90 - 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz Power Requirements 90 - 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz

Enclosure Options Enclosure Options

NEMA 4 Wall Mount NEMA 4 Wall Mount
NEMA 4X Wall Mount NEMA 4X Wall Mount
Portable Portable
Chassis (for 19” rack) Chassis (for 19” rack)
19” Rack Assembly 19” Rack Assembly

Enclosure Dimensions Enclosure Dimensions

NEMA 4 24” h x 20” w x 11” d NEMA 4 20” h x 20” w x 10” d
Shock Mounted Portable 24” h x 25” w x 27” d Shock Mounted Portable 24” h x 25” w x 27” d
Chassis 11” h x 19” w x 21” d Chassis 11” h x 19” w x 21” d

Measurement Options Number of Acoustic Paths 1-8

Open Channel (Requires Model 7500 for system operation)
Pipe Flowing Full
Pipe Flowing Partially Full to Surcharged Environmental Requirements
Storage: 0o - 140o F
Display Options 0% - 95% Relative Humidity
4-Line x 40-character LCD
Full-screen EL Operation: 35o - 122o F (50o C)***
CRT Monitor (external) 0% - 95% Relative Humidity

Data display options for above: Flowrate Power Consumption: 135 VA nominal
Totalized Flow
Status * Additional paths may be added if Model 7520 Remote Flow Transmit-
Calendar Clock ters are used.
Any Parameter or Variable
User Definable Screens ** Number of pipes depends on meter configuration. Additional pipes
Velocity Profile may be added if Model 7520 Remote Flow Transmitters are used.

Parameter Entry Options *** Heaters and air-conditioners can be added to certain enclosures
24-key Multi-position Keypad to expand this range.
External Keyboard
Floppy Disk **** Does not include optional heater or other optional peripherals.
Systems can also be specifically engineered to meet specialized
Output Options customer requirements.
0-10 V or 4-20 mA Analog
RS-232 Digital
Formatted Printed Reports
Pulsed Totalizer
Watchdog Timer
Datalogging to Floppy Disk
Telephone Modem

Number of Acoustic Paths 1 - 8*

Number of Pipes/Channels 1 - 8*

Environmental Requirements
Storage: 0o - 140 o F
0% - 95% Relative Humidity

Operation: 35 o - 122o F (50o C)***

0% - 95% Relative Humidity

Clock Count Frequency: 160 MHz

Power Consumption: 160 VA nominal****

Accusonic Technologies, Inc. 25 Bernard E. St. Jean Drive, East Falmouth, MA 02536 USA Tel. 508-495-6600
Email: Sales @ accusonic.com World Wide Web http://www.accusonic.com Toll Free USA 800 548-6739