608GBx  Precautions for wiring

1. Before wiring the FD-Q Series, check the colors of wires.

2. Use the FD-Q Series within the rated range. The FD-Q
CAUTION Series is a product that uses a DC (direct current) power
Multi-Sensor Controller source. Do not apply AC (alternating current) or other power
supplies. Do not use a load that exceeds the allowable limit.
MU-N Series 1.
2.
Use an insulated stabilizing power supply.
Do not apply excessive tensile force to the cable.
User's Manual NOTICE
3. Ensure that the cable tip is not submerged in water
during wiring work.
FD-Q Edition 4. Isolate the cable from power supply lines or power lines
when wiring.
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum 5. Isolate the cable as far away as possible from any
performance. source of noise.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it can be
referenced at any time.  Other precautions
1. When power is applied to the sensor, it enters a
 Table of contents 6 second "start-up" process before it is ready to use. Do
Item page Item page not use the outputs from the sensor during this period.
1. Before Operation P. 1 5. Useful Functions P. 6 2. Initial drift may occur after the power is turned on. To
NOTICE
2. Installation and Wiring P. 1 6. Detailed Settings P. 7 detect a subtle difference in the flow rate, let the FD-Q
3. Initial Settings P. 4 7. Troubleshooting P. 10 Series warm up for approx. 15 to 30 minutes before use.
4. Display Settings P. 5 8. Specifications P. 11 3. Do not bring a strong magnet or magnetic field close to
the main body of the FD-Q Series.
 Symbols The FD-Q Series cannot be used as a measuring instrument
Important
This instruction manual uses the following symbols to indicate important for measurement in business deals or certifications.
messages. Be sure to read these messages carefully.

DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
1-2 Precautions on Regulations and Standards
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could  CSA Certificate
result in death or serious injury. This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could been certified by CSA. Be sure to consider the following specifications
CAUTION when using this product as a CSA-certified product.
result in minor or moderate injury.
• Applicable standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1,
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in UL61010-1
NOTICE
product damage as well as property damage. • Use one of the following types of power supplies.
A CSA/UL certified power supply that provides Class 2 output as defined in
the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code) or
Important Provides precautions on operations that must be performed. a CSA/UL certified power supply that has been evaluated as a Limited
Power Source as defined in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1/UL60950-1.
• Use this product at an altitude of 2000 m or less.
Provides precautions on operations that can be easily
Point • Overvoltage category: I
mistaken.
• Pollution degree: 3
• Indoor use only.
Reference Provides useful information that will aid in understanding
content.
 CE Marking
KEYENCE Corporation has confirmed, on the basis of the following
1. Before Operation specifications, that this product complies with the essential requirements of
the applicable EU Directive. Be sure to consider the following specifications
when using this product in a member state of the European Union.
1-1 Safety Precautions
EMC Directive
• Applicable standard: EN60947-5-2, Class A
 General cautions 
1. Do not use the FD-Q Series out of the specification These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with
ranges. Comply with the contents described in this user's this product incorporated complies with the essential requirements of the
manual when using the product. EMC Directive. The manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible
2. Do not use the FD-Q Series for facilities where death or for confirming the compliance of the end-product itself according to the
serious property damage is possible, such as nuclear EMC Directive.
power generation, aircraft, railway, ship, vehicles,
DANGER
medical equipment, playground equipment, etc.
3. Do not use this product for the purpose of protecting a
human body or a part of human body.
2. Installation and Wiring
4. This product is not intended for use as an explosion-
proof product. Do not use this product in a hazardous 2-1 Part Names and Functions
location and/or potentially explosive atmosphere.
WARNING 1. Do not modify the FD-Q Series. Output indicator Display Arrow buttons

 Precautions for handling

1. Do not drop the FD-Q Series, hit it against something, or
SELECT
apply excessive force.
NOTICE
2. Do not use a sharply pointed object to press the setting OUT
keys. STB H
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

[SET] button Stability indicator [MODE] button

Detection stability of ultrasonic signal
• 1 to 4 indicators ON 
Stability level
• 1 blinking indicator 
Detection not possible

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2-2 Installation 2-3 Connecting the Sensor and Power
 Attaching the MU-N11 (3)
Cables
(main unit)
1 Align the claw at the bottom of the main • Turn the power off before connecting the sensor cable and
body with the DIN rail, as shown in the (2) power cable.
(1)
figure on the right. While pushing the main
NOTICE • Insert the sensor cable and power cable securely into their
body in the direction of arrow (1), push respective ports. If not properly inserted, the cables can be
down in the direction of arrow (2). easily disconnected.

2 To remove the sensor, push the main body  Sensor cable

in the direction of arrow (1), while lifting A
the unit in the direction of arrow (3). FD-Q MU-N
When using the mounting bracket (OP-76877,
Mounting bracket
sold separately), attach the sensor as shown in
the figure on the right.

M12 connector cable OP-88029 (for PVC cable) /

 Attaching the MU-N12 (expansion unit) B OP-88030 (for PUR cable)

Several expansion units can be used in conjunction with a main unit.

Up to four expansion units can be connected to one main unit. FD-Q MU-N
* You can also connect up to four models that support N-bus (the name of
KEYENCE's wire-saving system) to one main unit.

Mount the product on a DIN rail and install on a metal surface

CAUTION when connecting multiple expansion units or mounting main
Sensor-to-MU-N cable
units close together.

NOTICE Turn the power off before connecting expansion units. In the case of A, please follow steps 1 through 3. In the case of B, it is not
necessary to follow these steps.

Point
• Contact your nearest KEYENCE office when connecting  Install the connector as follows:
units other than N-bus (the name of KEYENCE's wire- 1 Cut the cable to an appropriate length
saving system) compatible sensors. and strip away approx. 17 mm of the
• Do not touch the expansion unit connectors. outermost insulation. approx.
• When using the MU-N Series as the main unit, if the power It is not necessary to remove insulation approx. 17 mm
17 mm
supply voltage range of the expansion units is smaller than from the core wires.
the MU-N Series, use the MU-N Series within the power
supply voltage range of the expansion units. 2 Insert the core wires into the connector Connector Connector
cover body
by aligning the pin numbers on the
1 Remove the protection covers from connector body with the corresponding
the main unit and expansion unit(s). wire colors, refer to the table below for
Connector
lock
more information.

Connector pin
Wire color Press fitting
number
2 Install the expansion units on the DIN rail, one at a time.
For more information about the installation, see "Attaching the MU-N11 1 Brow n Black/Blue/W hite/Brown

(main unit)" (page 2). 2 White

Main unit 3 Blue
Expansion
unit 4 Black
3 Push the expansion unit into the
main unit connector port until a
clicking sound can be heard. 3 Press together the body and the connector cover into which the cables
Connector
were inserted. (Use a pair of pliers or a similar tool to press them
together.)
4 Using the same method as step (2),
install the end units (OP-26751: End If the sensor cable needs to be cut to a shorter length,
2 units in a set, sold separately) unit
install the connector as described above.
on the outer sides of the main unit
and expansion unit. * Do not reuse a connector that has already been press fitted.
End
Then, secure the end units in place. unit Use one of the following connectors.
OP-88029 (for use with PVC cables)
OP-88030 (for use with PUR cables)
Note that 1 spare connector is included with the 10 m PVC type cables
(OP-88028) for connecting the sensor and the MU-N.

4 Connect the sensor cable on the left side

of the MU-N.
Insert the connector
until a clicking sound
is heard.

Connector cover

Connector security ring

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 Power cable 2-4 Wiring
Connect the power cable to the right side
of the MU-N. Wiring arrangements vary depending on what function is assigned to ch.2.
"3. Initial settings" (page 4)
Insulate the input/output lines independently that are not used.
2
Load (Input device) Analog current/voltage input device 3 1
4

Connector cover  Out1 [1 output mode] Pin layout on the

Insert the connector NPN PNP MU-CC4
until a clicking sound Connector
is heard. security ring (1) Brown * (1) Brown *
24 VDC 24 VDC
(4) Black (ch.1) (4) Black (ch.1)
* Connector cover
The sensor cable and power cable are both equipped with a connector
cover. After the connectors are inserted into the main unit, place the
connector covers over the connectors. Finally, secure the connector covers (3) Blue * (3) Blue*
0V 0V
with the connector security rings.

 Out1+Out2 [2 output mode]

NPN PNP
(1) Brown* (1) Brown*
24 VDC 24 VDC
(4) Black (ch.1) (4) Black (ch.1)

(2) White (ch.2) (2) White (ch.2)

(3) Blue * (3) Blue *

0V 0V

 Out1+Input [External input mode]

NPN PNP
(1) Brown* (1) Brown*
24 VDC 24 VDC
(4) Black (ch.1) (4) Black (ch.1)

(2) White (2) White

(ch.2) (ch.2)
(3) Blue *
(3) Blue *
0V 0V

 Out1+Analog [Analog output mode]*

NPN PNP
(1) Brown (1) Brown
24 VDC 24 VDC
(4) Black (ch.1) (4) Black (ch.1)

(2) White 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V (2) White 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V

(ch.2) (ch.2)
(3) Blue (3) Blue
0V 0V

* Only available on main unit (MU-N11)

Reference
"Simulation mode" (page 7) can simulate different fluid-
passing statuses to check the output operation of the
sensors.

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3. Initial Settings Selecting the flow units
MODE
+ Press and hold
When the MU-N Series and an FD-Q unit are connected, the
NOTICE
button operations on the FD-Q main unit are disabled. Flow Unit F. Selecting unit
Depending on the setup statuses of the MU-N Series and the FD-Q unit, the Liter Liter
following initial settings are required when power is turned ON. Gallon

Condition Required initial settings MODE

Both the MU-N and the FD-Q 3-1 Setting When Both Units are
are in factory default. Initialized
The settings on the MU-N and 3-2 Selecting the Settings to Use
the FD-Q do not match. (Settings Transfer Function) 3-2 Selecting the Settings to Use
The settings on the MU-N and No initialization required
the FD-Q match. (Settings Transfer Function)
When the settings on the MU-N Series and the FD-Q unit do not match at
power ON, the desired settings need to be chosen from either the sensor or
3-1 Setting When Both Units are the controller. Select the setting to use when the following screen appears.

Initialized Power ON

This section describes settings that must be configured prior to using the device.
Type mismatch Type match
The following screens are displayed "When the power is supplied to the
unit for the first time" or after "Initializing" (page 6)". Sensor type
During the following settings, the 7 segment display shows []. is mismatch
MODE
Press or to advance through the menus.
MODE

Press to return to the previous menu.

A. Selecting NPN/PNP
Press or to select menu options. NPN Copy From Controller
PNP Sensor
Controller
Select Output
NPN MODE
>3s
B. Selecting ch.1 and ch.2 functions
ch.1 ch.2
Selection Mode
(pin (4)) (pin (2)) Return to the initial settings screen.
1 Control Output Control
ch . 2 Function A Off ̶
Mode output
Off 2 Control Output Control Control
Controller *1 (Default *2 ) Sends the MU-N settings to the FD-Q.
B Output
Mode output output Sensor Sends the FD-Q settings to the MU-N.
D External Input Control External
C Input
Mode output input *1 If the settings stored in the MU-N cannot be sent to the FD-Q, [Initialize]
A B C D Analog*
Analog Output Control Analog is displayed instead of [Controller]. Selecting [Initialize] will perform
Mode output output
"3-1 Setting When Both Units are Initialized" (page 4).
* Cannot be selected by the expansion unit (MU-N12)
*2 If the connected MU-N is in the initial settings, [Sensor] is the default
Select Analog
C. Selecting the analog output value.
4-20 mA
4-20 mA
0-10 V During the settings above, the 7 segment display shows [].

D. Selecting flow direction

Flow Direction Left > Right Flow direction: From left to right
Left Right Left < Right Flow direction: From right to left

E. Selecting bore diameter of pipe

Pipe Size
Model Selection NPS DN
3/4 inch
1/4 inch 1/4” 8A
FD-Q10C
3/8 inch 3/8” 10 A
1/2 inch 1/2” 15 A
FD-Q20C
End Config. 3/4 inch 3/4” 20 A
1 inch 1" 25 A
FD-Q32C
1 1/4 inch 1 1/4” 32 A
1 1/2 inch 1 1/2” 40 A
FD-Q50C
Initial setting complete 2 inch 2" 50 A

 To provide better flow readings

Custom Adjust F. Correcting the flow rate value
Off Off No correction
Select Sch Selecting pipe schedule
MODE Span Adjust Setting flow rate
Press and hold
magnification
Off
End Config (Span adjustment)
D11

Select Sch Span Adjust

Initial setting complete

Selecting pipe Adjusting flow
schedule rate span
Select Sch. Selecting the pipe Span Adjust
The flow rate
SGP thickness 1 . 00
values can be
(schedule) adjusted by 0.1x
correctly will to 2.5x the initial
improve flow rate values of the
End Config readings. End Config instantaneous
SGP flow rate value
Sch.20 detected by the
Sch.40 FD-Q Series.
Sch.80 Setting range:
Initial setting complete Initial setting complete 0.10 to 2.50

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4. Display Settings
4-1 Switching the Display and Configuring Settings
Instantaneous flow rate display Set value display conditions
The current instantaneous flow rate value (L/min) is displayed.
Reference Set value Meaning Display condition
Current value The P1-H/P2(P2-L)/P2-H screens are displayed based on the
conditions shown to the right. When the output 1 is in
P1(P1-L) P1
Output 1 set
the instantaneous flow
value
P1-H P2(P2-L) P2-H rate mode
26.7 1
2 H
P1-H
180
1
2 H
P2-L
150
1
2 H
P2-H
150
Output 1
lower limit
When the output 1 is in
1 P1 P1-L
L 30 L 60 L 60 the area mode
value
30
. Output 1
When the output 1 is in
P1-H upper limit
MODE Set value or the area mode
value
Press or to change.
When the output 2 is in
Output 2 (*1)
P2 the instantaneous flow
set value
rate mode
Output 2 (*1)
Instantaneous flow rate hold values When the output 2 is in
P2-L lower limit
The hold value from when power is turned ON is displayed. the area mode
Current value value
Reference
Output 2 (*1)
• Pressing and holding + can reset the hold values. When the output 2 is in
26.7 • The hold value is reset also when the power is OFF.
P2-H upper limit
value
the area mode
1
*1 only when the ch.2 function is used in the
P 38 2
B 34 Peak value
output 2 mode
* If none of the above conditions are satisfied, the
MODE Bottom value Integrated flow display instantaneous flow rate screen shows the
The integrated flow value is displayed. current value/.
Reference
• Pressing and holding + can reset the integrated flow
value.
Current value • The integrated flow value is stored in the internal memory every
10 seconds.

120 • When output 1 is in integrated flow mode, pressing

can change the set value.
or

1 Total 1
Integrated flow unit
150 The integrated flow value is obtained by multiplying the current value by the integrated flow unit.
Set value
MODE * When the output 1 is in the integrated flow mode, the set value is displayed and can be changed.
When output 1 is in a different mode, "" is displayed.

Graph display
When output 1 is in the When output 1 is in the pulse
instantaneous flow output mode/integrated flow
Instantaneous flow rate values over a certain period of time are displayed on the
mode/area mode mode graph.
The length of the period can be changed with the right/left buttons.
• 10s Past 10 seconds

26.7 Current value • 1m

• 24h
Past 1 minute
Past 24 hours
6.0 • 10d Past 10 days
Reference
0.0 10s
• The Y axis shows a value 2x the set value (P1) as the upper limit value.
MODE Graph • Pressing the up or down buttons briefly can change the upper limit value on the graph to 2x
 4x  6x  8x 10x.
This is convenient when the instantaneous flow rate values are fixed to the upper part of
the graph.
Only when the Condition monitoring • In area mode, the lower limit and upper limit of the Y axis are fixed to P1-L and P1-H
function (page 6) is enabled respectively.

Current value Condition monitoring display

(Relative value The relative value, compared to the 100% value registered using the Condition monitoring function,

100P display) is displayed.

Reference
1 P1
• See page 6 to use this function.
11P • Since this is to be used for monitoring, set values cannot be changed from this screen.

Set value (interlocked with P1)

(When the set value P1 is "", "" is displayed.)

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5. Useful Functions 5-3 Condition Monitoring Function
This function registers the current instantaneous flow rate value as 100%
5-1 Origin Adjustment and displays the current status on the screen.
This is an effective way to monitor the flow rate, relative to a base flow rate.
This function adjusts the instantaneous flow rate value to "Zero" when
performed. Point
• Perform the Condition monitoring function when the fluid is
This helps to provide better readings when detecting in a low flow rate area, flowing at a nominal rate that you would like to be
etc. represented as 100%.(Error) is displayed if the fluid is not
flowing the pipe, or the pipe is not completely filled with
Point Perform this function when the pipe is filled with fluid and the
water.
fluid is not moving. (Error) is displayed when the function
• When performed at a low flow rate, the display may
fails due to the pipe not being completely filled, liquid isn't
become unstable.
stationary, etc.
Normal screen
Normal screen
(Instantaneous flow rate)

Press and hold SET

SELECT

Press and hold + simultaneously. OUT

STB H
MODE
L
SELECT SET
Multi-Sensor Controller
OUT
STB H
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

Function disabled
or The % display is
Reference
Canceling origin disabled, and the
adjustment No standard display is
Adjust Zero
or
Restores the origin to MODE
restored.
No
the factory default
state. No Off
MODE
Reference . . .
No Off
Zero Adjust . . .
Yes
Reference point registered
Yes
The 100% flow rate value is
Performing origin adjustment Reference . . . registered after 9 seconds, and
The origin adjustment takes the % display is set.
Zero Adjust . . . approx. 30 seconds to
complete.
Run

Run
Reference • After this function is performed, check the absolute value
MODE
by pressing .
5-2 Key lock ("4-1 Switching the Display and Configuring Settings"
This function prevents operation mistakes by locking/disabling key (page 5))
operations. • The Condition monitoring function is effective only for the
This is effective when you do not want the setting to be easily changed. instantaneous flow rate value and its set value.

To require a password to release the key lock, set a password in advance.

"Password" (page 7)
5-4 Initializing
MODE This restores each setting to factory default.
Press and hold + (or )
SELECT
simultaneously.
This is effective when you are not sure of the status of the setting.
OUT
STB H
MODE
L
MODE
While pressing and holding , press SET×5.
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller
SELECT

OUT
STB H
MODE
L
SET

If necessary, enter the password to release the lock. Multi-Sensor Controller

x5
Input Password 9999 Input from the top digit.
to Press [] to move between digits. Initialize? Yes
0000
0000 No No
MODE
or
MODE

Yes
To initial setting screen
Keys locked Key lock released No (page 4)

Run Run

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6. Detailed Settings Press or
MODE
to advance through the menus.

Press to return to the previous menu.

6-1 Menu Structure Symbols D1 to D11 correspond to the detail description numbers on page 8 to 9.
Press or to select menu options.

Reference
• For the definition of detailed settings, see "6-2 Advanced
5. Output 2 detection mode
Setting Descriptions" (page 8) B Output2 Mode
Standard Instantaneous flow rate mode
Standard
Normal screen A Out1 [1 output mode] Area Area mode
For
B
MODE Error Error output mode
Press and hold Out1+Out2 [2 output mode] details,
MODE C Out1+Input [External input mode] see D1
D page 4 Output2 Logic
Out1+Analog [Analog output mode]
N.O. 6. Output 2 output logic
Output1 Mode N.O.
1. Output 1 detection mode MODE
N.C.
Standard
Standard Instantaneous flow rate mode D1
MODE Area Area mode
Pulse Pulse output mode
Total Integrated flow mode 7. Selecting input function
In C Input Function
Reset Total Integrated flow reset input
pulse D1 Reset Total
Output1 Logic Trigger Zero Flow rate zero input
output Adjust Zero Origin adjustment input
MODE
mode N.O. 2. Output 1 output logic
N.O.
D2
MODE
N.C.
D1
D
Analog Scaling 8. Analog output lower limit
B C D Setting range (Unit: L/min)
4 mA = 0.0
A FD-Q10C 0.00 to 99.99
3. Response time MODE
Other than FD-Q10C 0.0 to 999.9
Response Time
Setting range (Unit: seconds)
5s D1
0.5 s/1 s/2.5 s/5 s/10 s/30 s/60 s
MODE D3
Analog Scaling
9. Analog output upper limit
20 mA = 30.0 Setting range (Unit: L/min)
4. Integrated flow unit
Total Unit Setting range (Unit: L) MODE FD-Q10C 0.00 to 99.99
1 FD-Q10C/Q20C 0.1/1/10/100/1000 Other than FD-Q10C 0.0 to 999.9

MODE FD-Q32C/Q50C 1/10/100/1000/10000 D1

MODE D4
Menu
Extended functions menu
End
End Settings complete
MODE Full Extended Functions Menu
Full

End

Setting complete

 More advanced settings (Extended function settings)

10. Display resolution 18. Sensor flash function
Resolution Yes : The indicator on the connected
Setting range (Unit: L/min) Sensor Flash
0.1 FD-Q10C 0.01/0.1/1 FD-Q unit will begin to flash
No
MODE Other than FD-Q10C 0.1/1 No : Function not performed

19. Password
Password Lock
Disp Average 11. Display averaging Off/On
1s Setting range 0 to 10 s Off
D5
On
D10
MODE
When 12. Hysteresis Off
Setting range (Unit: L/min) 9999 D. Flow direction
Instantaneous Hys Value Enter Password
to Left > Right Flow direction: From left
flow rate or FD-Q10C 0.00 to 99.99
0.3 0000 0000 to right
Area mode is Other than FD-Q10C 0.0 to 999.9 D1 Left < Right Flow direction: From
not selected MODE
Input from the right to left
13. Zero-cut flow rate top digit.
Flow Direction
Zero Cut Flow Setting range (Unit: L/min) E. Selecting bore diameter of pipe
1.0 Left Right Press to
FD-Q10C 0.00 to 99.99 Model Selection NPS DN
Other than FD-Q10C 0.0 to 999.9
D6 MODE move between 1/4 inch 1/4” 8A
MODE FD-Q10C
digits. 3/8 inch 3/8” 10A
1/2 inch 1/2” 15A
Sensor LED
14. Display indicator illumination mode Pipe Size FD-Q20C
3/4 inch 3/4” 20A
Green Green lighting - light off mode 3/8 inch
Green 1 inch 1" 25A
Red Light off - Red lighting mode FD-Q32C
MODE 1 1/4 inch 1 1/4” 32A
MODE Green&Red Green lighting - Red lighting mode
1 1/2 inch 1 1/2” 40A
3State PMI (predictive maintenance FD-Q50C
Custom Adjust 2 inch 2" 50A
information) mode (Green,
Brightness Green blinking, Red) D7 Off
30 %
MODE
F. Correcting flow rate value
15. Screen brightness Off No correction
MODE 100%/30%/Display Off End Off Select Sch Selecting pipe schedule
D8
Span Adjust Setting flow rate magnification
Off Simulation On (Span adjustment)
16. Simulation mode D11
MODE Off
Off: No simulation Setting complete Span Adjust
MODE On: Perform simulation D9 Selecting pipe schedule
Select Sch Selecting the pipe SGP
17. Simulation flow rate Select Sch thickness (schedule) Sch.20
Setting range (Unit: L/min) SGP correctly will improve Sch.40
15.0 FD-Q10C 0.00 to 99.99
MODE Span Adjust
flow rate readings. Sch.80
Simulation Mode Other than FD-Q10C 0.0 to 999.9
1.00
10.0 End MODE Adjusting flow rate span
The flow rate value can be adjusted by
0.1x to 2.5x the initial values of the
instantaneous flow rate value detected
MODE
by the FD-Q Series. Setting range: 0.10
to 2.50
Setting complete

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6-2 Advanced Setting Descriptions  Free range analog output For ch.2 only
Flow values corresponding to the analog output lower limit and upper limit can be set.
The analog output type can be selected from either 4-20 mA or 0-10 V.
D1 Output modes (The following example shows the case when 4-20 mA is selected.)
 Initial state Analog output (mA)
 Instantaneous flow rate mode For ch.1 and ch.2
20.5 Analog output upper limit
[Standard] 20 (Initial value)
FD-Q10C 30.0 L/min
If the instantaneous flow rate Instantaneous flow rate FD-Q20C 100.0 L/min
exceeds the set value, the output FD-Q32C 300 L/min
turns ON/OFF. FD-Q50C 500 L/min
4 Flow rate
This is useful to indicate when the (L/min or G/min)
3.8
supply flow becomes too low or too Analog output upper limit value
0 L/min
high. P1(P2)
Hys Zero cut (initial value)

 When the setting is changed

Reference
Time Example 1 Example 2
• N.O./N.C. operation of the Output ON Analog output upper limit 100 (L/min) Analog output upper limit 10 (L/min)
output can be switched in the (N.O.) OFF
Analog output lower limit 10 (L/min) Analog output lower limit 100 (L/min)
setting. (page 7 2, 6) Output ON
OFF Analog output (mA) Analog output (mA)
(N.C.)
• Hysteresis can be adjusted in
20.5 mA 20.5 mA
the extended settings. (page 7 12) 20 mA 20 mA

 Area mode [Area] For ch.1 and ch.2

If the instantaneous flow rate Instantaneous flow rate
is out of a certain range, the 4 mA 4 mA
output turns ON/OFF. 3.8 mA 3.8 mA
P1-H(P2-H)
This is useful when monitoring Hys
a varying flow within a specific 10 100 Flow rate 10 100 Flow rate
(L/min or G/min) (L/min or G/min)
range. Hys
P1-L(P2-L)
Reference
• When a head error () or reverse flow error occurs () or the
Reference ultrasonic signals cannot be received (""), the analog output
Time
• N.O./N.C. operation of the Output ON
value will be 2 mA (when 4-20 mA is set)/0 V (when 0-10 V is set)
output can be switched in the (N.O.) OFF • The update cycle for the analog output is 300 ms.
Output ON
settings. (page 7 2, 6) (N.C.) OFF
• Hysteresis can be adjusted for D2 External input For ch.2 only
extended settings. (page 7 12)
When "External Input" is selected for the ch.2 function selection, "Integrated
 Pulse output mode [Pulse] For ch.1 only flow reset input", "Flow rate zero input" and "Origin adjustment input" can be
assigned. Integrated flow
This outputs 1 pulse per integrated Instantaneous flow rate
flow unit.
This is useful when displaying the  Integrated flow reset input
amount of flow that has passed While the integrated flow reset is
through the sensor on an external being input, the integrated flow
Set
counter or touch panel. value is fixed to 0. integrate
value

Reference Reference Time

Time
The minimum input time is Output ON
• Even when the display (N.O.) OFF
Output
becomes saturated ( is 10 ms.
Output ON
displayed), the output will (N.C.) OFF
continue pulsing. External input/
• The output pulse turns Manual reset

ON/OFF every half value of  Flow rate zero input Instantaneous flow rate
the integrated flow unit. 0.5 L 0.5 L 0.5 L 0.5 L
This forcibly sets the
After 1L
(Right fig.: 1 pulse is output every 1 L.) resetting
instantaneous flow rate to zero
while the external input is being
sent.
 Integrated flow mode [Total] For ch.1 only
This is convenient to prevent the
The output signals when the Integrated flow
flow rate from displaying at an Time
integrated flow has reached the unnecessary time, such as when External
set value. the pipe is not filled with fluid. input
This is useful for indicating when
a certain amount of flow has Reference
• While the flow rate zero input is being input, the sensor is in
passed through the sensor. Set almost the same status as if the instantaneous flow rate is 0 L/min.
integrate • The minimum input time is 10 ms.
value
Reference
• If the value exceeds the Output ON
Time  Origin adjustment input
display limit,  appears. (N.O.) OFF "5-1 Origin Adjustment" (page 6) can be performed through the external input.
Output ON
• The current integrated flow (N.C.) OFF • This input can only be used on the normal detection display.
Reference
value can be reset to zero • The minimum input time is 10 ms.
External input/
by setting the function Manual reset • It takes approx. 30 seconds to complete the adjustment.
selection of ch.2 to external
input and assigning the D3 Response time
integrated flow reset input.
• When the integrated flow reset input signal is sent, the integrated flow The response time is the time required for the internal evaluation value and
value is reset to 0. the analog output to represent at least 63% of the instantaneous flow rate.
Instantaneous flow rate Actual flow rate change
 Error output mode [Error] For ch.2 only (Example) Internally measured flow
When the response time is rate value and analog
The output signals when any of the following errors occur. output value
•  Head error 10 seconds
•  EEPROM error If the actual flow rate increased 100 L/min
•  Reverse flow error from zero to 100 L/min
•  Cannot receive detection signals. instantaneously, the instantaneous 63 L/min
flow rate value will show 63 L/min
• For details on each error, refer to page 10. or more after 10 seconds.
Reference (63 L/min is 63% of 100 L/min.)
• If an overcurrent error occurs, the output turns OFF
regardless of N.O./N.C. 0 L/min
Time

10 seconds

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 D4 Integrated flow unit When both output 1 and output 2 are in the "Area mode"
Set the output 1 area inside the output 2 area.
The Integrated Flow Unit is the minimum unit used to count up the
integrated flow display. Reference If the flow rate
Upper limit error
(Red lighting) value is in both
P2-H (P1-H)
In pulse output mode, the output pulse PMI (Green blinking)
output 1 area and
turns ON/OFF every half value of the P1-H (P2-H) output 2 area, the
integrated flow unit.
OK (Green lighting) status is green. If it
P1-L (P2-L)
(Right fig.: 1 pulse is output every 1 L.) 0.5 L 0.5 L 0.5 L 0.5 L PMI (Green blinking) is in either area,
P2-L (P1-L) green blinking. If it
After 1L Lower limit error
resetting (Red lighting) is out of both areas,
red.

D5 Display averaging D8 Screen brightness

This function averages the instantaneous flow rate value, and display it.
As this setting becomes larger, the display becomes more stable. This determines the illumination level of the screen when buttons are not
pressed for a certain period of time.
Reference
This affects the instantaneous flow rate display only. This Options Details
does not affect the integrated flow display value, analog 100% The display brightness is always 100%.
output value and internal value for control output evaluation. 30% (Default) The display brightness is reduced to 30% after a
certain period of time.
D6 Zero cut flow rate Display Off The display turns off after a certain period of time.
If the instantaneous flow rate is less Instantaneous flow rate
than a certain value, the sensor is • General display brightness will decrease after long periods of use.
forced to recognize the instantaneous • Setting to [100%] makes this reduction occur faster.
flow rate as 0 L/min. This value is • Setting to [Display Off] displays the following on the 7 segment display
called the "Zero cut flow rate". after the display turns OFF.

Zero cut
(Example) flow rate
When the zero cut flow rate is
1.0 L/min Time
If the instantaneous flow rate falls * Returns to the original display when a button is pressed.
below 1.0 L/min, the flow rate value is
recognized as 0 L/min.
D9 Simulation mode
Reference
When the value is less than the zero cut flow rate and the
From the screen shown below, set an arbitrary simulation flow rate value.
instantaneous flow rate is zero, the control output, analog
Simulating water passing through with this value, the sensor output and
output, and integrated flow rate treat the flow rate as 0 L/min.
indicator operations can be checked.
This is convenient to check the sensor
settings, wiring status, or operation of Press or to change.
D7 Display indicator illumination mode Instantaneous flow rate
external devices (PLC, etc.) when the
(Simulation flow rate)
The illumination mode for the large status indicator on the FD-Q can be sensor is turned ON/OFF.
specified.
The illumination status is related to the ch.1 set value P1 (P1-L/P1-H).
 In Instantaneous flow rate mode
 Changeable items based
on the simulation flow rate
15.0
Instantaneous flow rate Simulation Mode
Green&Red/ 1. Output status of output 1 and 2
Green Red 3State 2. Output indicator (for MU-N·FD-Q) 10.0
Green OFF Green
3. Analog output value
P1
4. Pulse output Set value P1
OFF Red Red 5. Large status indicator for FD-Q

Reference
• The integrated flow rate display value is not counted up
Time
even if this function is used.
• External inputs are invalid during the simulation mode.
 In Area mode
• The graph display is not updated.
Instantaneous flow rate
Green&Red/
Green Red 3State
OFF Red Red
D10 Password
P1-H
Setting this to [ON] requires a password to cancel "5-2 Key lock"
Green OFF Green
(page 6). Setting range: 0 to 9999
P1-L
OFF Red Red
Time

• The large status indicator is independent of the output

D11 Correcting flow rate value
Reference
logic N.O./N.C. This function corrects the instantaneous flow rate value to improve the
• When ch.1 is in the pulse output mode/integrated flow sensor readings.
mode, the illumination status is related to the zero cut flow
rate (not with P1). Select Sch is convenient when the fluid is water and the pipe information is
 Predictive Maintenance Indicator (PMI) (3State) known.
When the actual instantaneous flow rate is known, Span Adjust is more convenient.
If "3State" is selected and any of the following conditions are fulfilled, the
large status indicator can be used as a PMI.  Selecting pipe schedule (Select Sch)
1) Both output 1 and output 2 are in the "Instantaneous flow rate mode" Depending on the pipe schedule, the thickness or internal diameter of pipe
2) Both output 1 and output 2 are in the "Area mode" may differ.
For pipe schedules other than SGP, select the correct pipe schedule. Then,
When both output 1 and output 2 are in the "Instantaneous flow rate the flow rate value is corrected according to the internal diameter.
mode" Reference If the flow rate
OK value exceeds both  Adjusting flow rate span (Span Adjust)
(Green lighting) P1 and P2, the The flow rate span can be
Flow rate When the span is set to 1.50
P1(P2)
status is green. If it adjusted from 0.10x to 2.50x
PMI is between P1 and compared to the internal
(Green blinking)
P2, green blinking. detection value.
P2(P1)
If it falls below both This is convenient when the 15 L/min
Lower limit error
(Red lighting) P1 and P2, red. actual flow rate value is
known. 10 L/min
At default
(1.00)

Internal detection value

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7. Troubleshooting The integrated flow Press the MODE button to
display has been set. switch the screen, and check
if the integrated flow display is
7-1 Troubleshooting set.
When using the • Check if the wiring
Problem Cause Solution external input arrangement is correct.
function, the flow rate • If the input line and output
The sensor cable is • Check if the sensor is
zero input () is line are short-circuited,
broken, or the sensor connected.
selected, and the separate them.
is not connected. • Check the sensor cable for The external input is being • If the flow rate zero input
 (Head Error) damage. instantaneous sent. () has been set
is displayed. • Check the sensor cable flow rate does accidentally, select a
wiring to the connector. not change from different option.
• After checking the above, "0".
turn the power ON again. No flow. Check valves for open and
close conditions, and also
Excessive current • Check if the output wires
check the pipe and filter for
(overcurrent) is are connected correctly and
clog.
flowing through output are not in contact with other
 (Overcurrent) The fluid is actually Adjust the zero cut flow rate
1 or output 2. wires.
is displayed. flowing, however, with value.
• Check if the load is within
the rated range for the the flow rate value
output. less than the zero cut
flow rate.
The memory has Perform initialization. If the
 (EEPROM The bore diameter of Set the bore diameter and the
reached its end of life, problem persists, contact
Error) is pipe or the pipe pipe schedule correctly. Adjust
or the sensor is KEYENCE.
displayed. schedule selected by the flow rate span according
malfunctioning.
setting differs from to a master flow rate value.
The fluid flows in the Set the flow direction
The flow rate those of the actual
 is displayed. opposite direction of according to the correct fluid
differs greatly pipe.
the setting. flow direction.
from the actual The origin adjustment Perform the origin adjustment
The integrated flow • Perform the integrated flow
flow rate value. has not been correctly again when the pipe is filled
display has exceeded reset.
performed. with fluid and the fluid is still.
 is the display range. • Change the integrated flow
displayed. unit to an appropriate The characteristic of Adjust the flow rate span
setting, or use an external the fluid largely differs according to a master flow
counter. from that of water. rate value.
 The screen brightness Set the screen brightness to • The power is not • Check the power capacity.
(bar) moves is set to [Display Off] [30%]. turned on. • Check the wiring for
across the The display turns • The connector cable crossed wires or loose
display. on and off. is damaged. connections.
• Replace the connector
The lock icon Keylock function is Disable the Keylock function
cable with a spare.
active. when you want to change the
( ) is
settings. (page 6)
displayed, and
settings cannot
be changed.
7-2 Output Status during Errors
 is • The sensor is not • Check the sensor for partial
MU-N output
displayed. properly fixed to the tightening and looseness or Display Control output Analog output
indicator
pipe and bracket. uneven mounting, and
• The pipe is not filled reinstall it. OFF When 4-20 mA is set: 2 mA Blinks red

with fluid. • Install the sensor so that When 0-10 V is set: 0 V
• The detection signal the display is perpendicular  Normal operation Normal operation Blinks red
is interrupted. to the ground, not parallel.
• If there is rust or dirt on the  OFF Normal operation Blinks red
pipe surface, clean or avoid Operates as if When 4-20 mA is set: 2 mA Operates as if
this area when installing.  the flow rate is When 0-10 V is set: 0 V the flow rate is
• If there is a seam on the zero. zero.
• The contact surface or the back Operates as if When 4-20 mA is set: 2 mA Operates as if
instantaneous side of the pipe, move the  the flow rate is When 0-10 V is set: 0 V the flow rate is
flow rate sensor away from the seam zero. zero.
experiences before installation.
large • If air bubbles or foreign
fluctuations. matters are expected inside
• The the pipe, change the
instantaneous installation location, or
flow rate remove them through high-
occasionally pressure washing.
becomes "0". If the problem persist, the fluid
(One stability or pipe may prevent detection,
indicator lights or the sensor may be
or blinks.) damaged.
The sensor is affected Increase the response time.
by pulsation or air
bubbles.
• The flow distribution • Install the sensor on a
is uneven. straight section of pipe.
• Cavitation is • Avoid installing just after a
occuring due to bore conversion section or
pressure changes. a bulb.

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8. Specifications
8-1 Specifications
Model MU-N11 MU-N12
Ty pe Main unit Expansion unit
Response time 0.5 s / 1 s / 2.5 s / 5 s / 10 s / 30 s / 60 s

Power v oltage 24 VDC, ripple (P-P) 10% or less, Class 2 or LPS

with FD-Q10C/
170 mA or less (without load)*1 155 mA or less (without load)*2
Power supply Q20C
Current
consumption
with FD-Q32C/
200 mA or less (without load)*1 185 mA or less (without load)*2
Q50C

Control output/Pulse output/Error output (Selectable, Def ault : ch.1 control output/ch.2 not used),
Output (ch.1/ch.2) NPN/PNP setting switchable, open collector output 24 V or less,
Main unit: max. 50 mA/ch*3., Expansion unit: 20 mA/ch., residual v oltage 2 V or less
Input/Output
4 to 20 mA, load resistance: 450  or less/0 to 10 V
(Selectable) Analogue output (ch.2) —
External load resistance: 5 k  or more (Selectable, Def ault: not used)

Integrated f low reset input/Flow rate zero input/Origin adjustment input (Selectable, Def ault: not used),
External input (ch.2)
short-circuit current NPN: 1 mA or less/PNP: 2 mA or less

Protection circuit Protection against rev erse power connection, power supply surge, output ov ercurrent, output surge, and rev erse output connection

Unit expansion Up to 4 units per main unit *4

Ambient temperature -20 to +50°C (no f reezing)

Env ironmental Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH (no condensation)

resistance Shock resistance 1000 m/s 2 in X, Y , Z axis directions respectiv ely 6 times

Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y , Z axis directions respectiv ely , 2 hours

Material Case and dust cov er: Poly carbonate, Button: Poly acetal, Display panel: Acry lic

Weight Approx. 70 g

*1 When including the loads, please add 100 mA to this v alue.

*2 When including the loads, please add 40 mA to this v alue.
*3 20 mA/ch. or less when an expansion unit is connected.
*4 Up to 5 N-bus dev ices, including the main unit (or network unit), can be linked together.

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8-2 Default Settings/Values List 8-3 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
(1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and
Item FD- FD- FD- FD-
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If
Q10C Q20C Q32C Q50C
any models or samples were shown to Buyer, such models or samples
A. Selecting NPN/PNP NPN NPN NPN NPN were used merely to illustrate the general type and quality of the
Products and not to represent that the Products would necessarily
B. Selecting ch.2 function Off Off Off Off conform to said models or samples. Any Products found to be defective
must be shipped to KEYENCE with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or
C. Selecting the analog offered to KEYENCE for inspection and examination. Upon examination
4-20 mA 4-20 mA 4-20 mA 4-20 mA
output by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole option, will refund the purchase
Left > Left > Left > Left > price of, or repair or replace at no charge any Products found to be
D. Flow direction
Right Right Right Right defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects resulting from
E. Selecting bore any action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper installation,
3/8 inch 3/4 inch 1 1/4 inch 2 inch
diameter of pipe improper interfacing, improper repair, unauthorized modification,
F. Correcting the flow misapplication and mishandling, such as exposure to excessive current,
Off Off Off Off heat, coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air. Components which
rate value
wear are not warranted.
G. Selecting unit Liter Liter Liter Liter (2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various
Products. They are only suggestions, and it is Buyer's responsibility to
1. Output 1 detection ascertain the fitness of the Products for Buyer's intended use.
Standard Standard Standard Standard
mode
KEYENCE will not be responsible for any damages that may result from
2. Output 1 output logic N.O. N.O. N.O. N.O. the use of the Products.
(3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer
are not to be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as
3. Response time 5s 5s 5s 5s
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state otherwise. Should any Products/Samples be used in such a
4. Integrated flow unit 1 1 1 1
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Standard Standard Standard Standard harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of any
mode
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PROVIDED WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL
7. Selecting input Reset Reset Reset Reset
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0.0 0.0 0 0
limit
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30.0 100.0 300 500
limit LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
10. Display resolution 0.1 0.1 1 1
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
11. Display averaging 1s 1s 1s 1s
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Green Green Green Green PARTY'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST
illumination mode
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Set value P1/P1-L 3.0 10.0 30 50 copy of this document, all specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and
written information provided to Buyer pertaining to the
Products/Samples.
Set value P1-H 18.0 60.0 180 300 E 1101-3

Set value P2/P2-L 6.0 20.0 60 100

Set value P2-H 15.0 50.0 150 250

Set value of integrated

150 150 150 150
flow

2016
243013E 1046-1 608GB

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