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TEGHNIGAL MANUAL 756
INSTRUCTIONS
FORINSTALLATION,
OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE
Validfor ViscoSensetserialnumbersfrom 27853

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Viscosense@
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T E G H N I G A L M A N U A L 756
INSTRUCTIONS FORINSTALLATION,
OPERATION
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CONTENTS
1. PREFACE,. .......3
1. 1 General .....3
1.2 Symbols ...........3
1.3 Copyright.... .......3
2. SYSTEMDESCRIPTION .........4
2.1 Systemdescription... ..........4
2 . 2 S y s t e mc o m p o n e n t s . . ...........5
2.3 Principleof operation.. .......6
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION... ....7
3 .1 S e n s o r ..........7
3 . 2 S e n s ohr o u s i n g ...........7
3 . 3 I n t e r f a cbeo x . . . . .......8
4. SAFETYINSTRTJCTIONS ....9
4.1 Safetyprecautions
... ...........9
5. LTNPACKING .......9
6. INSTALLATION .......I0
6.1 To recordnameplate data ........10
6.2 Conditionsfor correctworkingof the ViscoSe.rr."sensor ........11
6.3 Generalinstallation recommendations . ........1I
6.4 Mechanical installation. .......11
6.4.1 ViscoSe.rr.u interface box ... .....11
6 . 4 . 2 V i s c o S e n r . h" o u s i n g . . . . . . _ : . . .......12
6.4.3 To assemble ViscoSense*' sensor .......13
6.5 Electrical installation. ........15
6.6 Connectionof sensorto interfacebox .........16
7. OPERATINGINSTRIJCTIONS. .......18
7.1 Initialstart-up .......... 18
7.2 Shut-down on hear,yfuel oil. .......... 18
7.3 S h u t - d o wonn d i e s eol i l . . . . . . . . . . . . .l 8
.
7.4 Routinestart-up ......... 18
8. MAINTENANCE. 19
B.l Routinemaintenance 19
8.2 To cleanthe ViscoSense'n'sensor 19
8.2.1 Generalprocedure 19
9. REPArR... ....20
10. TAKE,OTJTOF SERVICE ...........2
20
I l . REMOVAL AND STORAGEOF EQUTPMENT .......20
1 2 . MALFLINCTIONAND SEND FOR REPAIR... ..20
1 3 . ENVIRONMENT. ....21

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14. DISPOSAL .....21
15. TROIJBLESHOOTING ...21
15.1 Disconnection the sensor.... ....21
15.2 Generaltroubleshooting ....22
15.3 PI settingeffors(for additionalviscositycontroller).... .........23
15.4 How to takea HFO samplefor analysis... .......24
15.5 Diagnostic information ........24
16. CERTIF'ICATES.. ..26
17. DRAWINGS ...27
17.1 ViscoSenr"osensorandsensorhousing... ..........27
17.1.1 ViscoSenset* sensorhousinswith sensorinstalled ........27
1 7 . 2 V i s c o S e n s ei n* t e r f a cbeo x . . . . . . . - . . ...30
17.2.1 ViscoSense'o interface box. .....30
18. ABBREVIATIONS. ...31
1 9 . P A R T SL I S T S ......32
19.1 V i s c o S e n s es'enn s o r . .........32
20. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ..33
 I. PREFACE
1.1 GENERAL
This manual containsinstructionsfor installation, operation and maintenance(lOM) ofthe VAF ViscoSense@
viscosity sensorand interfacebox.
For IOM information ofassociated equipmentsupplied by VAF Instruments,refer to the separatemanual
supplied with those products.
This manual contains important information for the installer, the operatorand for your maintenance
deDartment.

To ensuresafeand correctinstallationand operation,readthis manualcompletelybefore

installingthe equipmentand startingoperations.

For any additionalinformationcontact:

V A F I n s t r u m e nB
t s. V . T e l . + 3 1 7 8 6 1 83 1 0 0
Vierlinghstraat
24, NL-3316EL Dordrecht Fax *3 1 78 617 7068
P.O.Box 40, NL-3300AA Dordrecht E-mail:[email protected]
The Netherlands Internet:www.vaf.nl
Or your local authorizedVAF dealer. .^.u,:*:,
Theiraddresses
canbefoundonwww.vaf.nr
iffii

1.2 SYMBOLS
Thefollowingsyrnbols
areusedto callattention
to specifictypesof information.

A warningto usecaution!In someinstances, personalinjury or darnageto the ViscoSenseto

unit or
controlsystemmay resultif theseinstructionsare not followed properly.

ffi An explanation
or infonnation
of interest.

1.3 COPYRIGHT
This technicalmanualis copyrightedwith all rightsreserved.
While everyprecautionhasbeentakenin the preparationof this manual,no responsibitityfor errorsor
omissionsis assumed.
Neitheris any liability assumedfor darnages
resultingfrornthe useof the infonnation
containedherein.Specifications
can be changedwithout notice.

ViscoSenset' is a resisteredtrademarkof VAF InstrumentsB.V.

TeflonG'is a registereatrademarkof Dupont.
2. SYSTEMDESCRIPTION

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

ViscoSenseo'
is. besidesotherapplications,intendedfor usein fuel oil treatrnentsysternsto obtaina correct
measurernent
and controlof the fuel oil viscositv.

Figure I showsa typical fuel treatmentsysternwith returnline from the engine.In this system,the
degassing/mixing tank operatesas a fuel buffer,ensuringgradualchangesof viscositywhich resultsin a
stablecontrolof the viscosity.The ViscoSense'* sensoris usedto measurethe actualviscosityof the fuel oil.
The signalfrorn the sensoris comparedto the setpointof a viscositycontroller,which regulatesthe outputof
the fuel heatervia a controlelement(stearnor thennaloil valve,or electricheatercabinet).

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FEEDER DEGASSING/ F I L T E R E O O S T E RF U E L
PUI1P HI XI NG TANK PUI,IP HEATER
ENGI NE

Figure I Tl,pical exantple qf an aulomatic conlrol syslem usingslearn or thermal oil heater
2.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The ViscoSenset*
viscosirysystemconsistsofi
o the combinedviscosityand temperaturemeasuringsensor
o the sensorhousing
. Interfacebox

The sensorhousing is made ofductile iron and has flanges for direct mounting in the fuel line. The sensor
itself is made of stainlesssteel and is mounted in the housing. Two parts ofthe sensor,the pendulum and
floMube have a specialteflon coating. It is supplied with 5 metresofsignal cable for connectionto the
interface box. The ViscoSenseoInterfacebox is a wall mount electronic unit, processingthe signalsfrom and
to the sensor.It provides 4..20 mA signalsfor remote read-outofviscosity and temperaturefor a controller or
other systemelements.Seeseparatetechnical manualsfor a descriptionofthese components.

ViscoSense INTIRFACEBDX

HOUS]NG

Figure 2 ViscoSense* cotnponenls

2.3 PRINCIPLEOF OPERATION
The patentedmeasuringprincipleis basedon rotationalvibrationofa pendulumin liquid.
The sensorconsistsof a pendulum (l) attachedto a baseplate (2) by a torsion tube (3). Two setsofpiezo-
electricelements(4) are positionedinsidethe pendulum.One set drivesthe pendulum,the otherset measures
and controls the rotational movementofthe pendulum via a feedbackcircuit. In this way the pendulum is kept
in vibration at its resonancefrequency.
Measuringthe resulting frequency at two specific valuesofphase difference,yields a value for the damping
which is proportional to the squareroot ofthe dynamic viscosity.

A flow tube (5) is placedaroundthe pendulum,to protectit againstmechanicaldamage.

The flowtubeinlet ensuresa constantnew supplyof liquid for a correctmeasurelnent.

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Figure 3 ViscoSense sensor

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

3.1 SENSOR
Viscosiryrange 0 .. 1000mPa.s
Maximumoperatingtemperature200"C
Ternperature
transmitter PT 100elernent
Accuracy
Viscosity +l- 20 instantaneous
or 0.5 rnPa.s
Temperature + I "C
Measuringrange 0- 180"C
Material
Sensor Stainless
steel316L
o
Coating Teflon
Signalcable length5 metres,integratedwith sensor
Protectionclass IP65
Weight I kg

For hazardouszoneI and II, the ViscoSense*Eex versionis required.

Warnine (seeseparatedocurnentation nr PB-744andT1B,-746)

3.2 SENSOR HOUSING

Materialhousing ductileiron

Flangeconnections DN 50 mm (2"), DIN, ANSI or JIS

DN 65 mrn (2,5"),DIN, ANSI or JIS
DN 80 rnrn(3"), DIN, ANSI or JIS
DN 100rnrn(4"). DIN, ANSI or JIS

Maximurnpressurerating 40 bar

Weight 2" approx.l0 kg

2.5" approx.l1 kg
3" approx.12 kg
4" approx.13 kg

Fluid flow rate all at 0-50mPa.s

2" - Max 20 m3/h,Min lmjlh
2 . 5 "- M a x 3 4 n 3 l h . M i n l 2 m 3 l h
3 " - M a x 5 l m 3 / h .M i n l 8 r n 3 / h
4" - Max 80 m3lh. Min 28mr/h
For lower flowratesa smallerpipe diameteris recomrnended.

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3.3 INTERT'ACEBOX
Supplyvoltage (fluctuationsshouldnot exceed+10% ofthe
ll5/230 VAC, 50/60Hz selectable
nominalvalue)
Powerconsumption l7 ...25 WaIt
Output
Viscosity Active output4...20 mA, cunent loop
Range 0-251501100/500 or 1000mPa.s(dependingon order)
ma-rimumload 400 Ohm
Temperature 4.--20 mA, current loop, represents0-200oC, ma-rimum load 400 Ohm
Response time Lessthan I minute
Resolution 0.1 mPa.s
Ambient temperature -20... + 55 'C
Humidity range 0-95%RH
Protectionclass IP 65
Mounting Wall mounting
Cableconnections
Powersupply Cabledia. 6-12mm
Outputsignals Cabledia. 5-10 mm
Wiring supply 1.5mm'?
Output 24 AWG or 0.25 mm2
Installationcategory I acc.to IEC l0l0-l
Pollutiondegree I acc.to IEC 664
Ventilationrequirements nospecialrequirements
Weight 2,9 kg
4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To ensurethe safetyof personneland equipment:
. Always follow the safetyand installationrecommendations
in this manual.
. Always usepersonalprotectivemeanswhen working with hot, aggressive and toxic processliquids.
o Always useinsulatedtools when working on electricalinstallations.
r Ensurethat local safefyregulationsare met when installingand operatingthe equipment.
. All personnelwho operateand servicethe equipmentshouldreadthis manualcompletelyand make
thernselves
acquaintedwith the equipmentbeforeinstallingor operatingthe equipment.
o The Viscosense'*sensorbody will heatup to the processtemperature;
do not touch instrumentwhile
processis running!

5. LINPACKING
Let the instrumentsacclimatizein the locationwherethey are going to be installedfor at leastone
hourinsidetheirshipment box.Thisis to avoidmoisture
buildupinsidetheinstrument, or on theconnectors
andwires.

When the equipmentis takenout of the box, pleaseleavethe transportlockingcap and the outsideprotection,
in placeas long as possibleto avoid any darnage.
The ViscoSense'o'sensorhasa specialteflonG'coatingon the pendulumand the flow tube.
Damageof the coatingwill influencethe working of the sensor.

Specialcareshoutdbe takennot to scratchor damagethe teflon@coating.

The transport locking cap and the outside protection should be stored, in the unlikely event the equipmenthas
to be retumed for renair.

Disposeof the packingrnaterialshouldbe doneaccordingto the laws of the countrywherethe equiprnentis

installed,or accordingto the rulesthat are applicableon the vessel.

Figure 1 Transport loc:kingcap Figure 5 Outsideprotection

6. INSTALLATION

6.1 TO RECORDNAMEPLATE DATA

Beforeinstalling
a ViscoSensetn'
system,
recordtypeandserialnumbers
asstamped
on theViscoSensec'
sensorandinterfacebox.

Always quotethe instrumentserialnumberand the variantnumberwhen contactingthe factoryor

local servicerepresentative.

A ViscoSense@ unit may be part ofa complete VAF viscosity control system.For information and instructions
covering the other componentsofthis system,refer to the separatetechnical manualsas supplied with these
comDonents.

For identificationpurposesit is recommended

to recordalso nameplatedataof otherViscoSense@
system
componentshere.

Housing:
Serialnumber:
Variant:

Sensor:
Serialnumber:

InterfaceBox:
Serialnumber:
Model:

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6.2 CONDITIONSFORCORRECTWORKING OF THE VISCOSENSE.&
SENSOR
The flow should be in-betweenthe maximum and minimum fluid flow rate as mentionedin chapter3
The ViscoSenseohousing should be placed in such a way, that no air can be trapped in the housing. This can
easilyhappenifthe innerdiameterofthe piping is smallerthanthe inner diameterofthe ViscoSense'
housing,if it hasbeeninstalledhorizontally.
Ifthe innerdiameterofthe piping is differentthan the inner diameterofthe ViscoSenseD housing,the
transitionsbetweenthe two diametersshould be tapered.
The fluid shouldbe homogenous.
It should not contain any air bubblesor foam.
The fluid shouldnot containany chemicalsor solid particals,that can damageteflon@.

6.3 GENERALINSTALLATIONRECOMMENDATIONS
o Mount the ViscoSenseahousingas low as possible.in the fuel system.
r Compare your processvariableswith the specifications.Make sure theseare compatible!
r Pressurepulsationsand variationsshouldbe avoidedas much as possible.
r Mechanicalvibrationsshouldbe avoidedas much as possible.
o No specialtools are required to install the ViscoSenseo.Ensurethat your standardtools are fit for
thejob.
. Make sure that the working environment is clean. Ensurethat no dirt can enterthe sensor.
o Insulatethe pipes and the sensorhousing well, to avoid any temperatureloss ofthe fluid.
. When fuel viscosity is 500 mPa.sor thicker it is recommendedto wrap steamtracing with
sufficientcapacity.or 20 Wans/metreresistancewiring aroundthe ViscoSensec housing.
. VAF ViscoSense*sensorand interfacebox are precision instruments.Handle them with care.

& Do not unscrewthe cableglandon the top of the ViscoSenset* sensoror disconnectthe cable
from the sensor.This will violatethe correctoperationof the ViscoSensesensor.

& Take carethat the pendulurnis not damagedand the torsiontube not bent by mechanicalforce.
This will violatethe ViscoSense'o'
sisnal.

6.4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

6.4.1 ViscoSenseiinterfacebox

1. Installthe ViscoSense'o'
interfacebox in a suitablelocation,free from excessivevibrations,humidityand
excessivetemperaturevariations.
2. The rnaximumdistancebetweensensorand the interfacebox is detenninedbv the cablelenethfrorn the
sensor,beingapprox.5 metres.
3. Allow sufficientspacefor installationof cablesand for servicing.

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6 . 4 . 2 V i s c o S e n s ehoo u s i n q

Removedustcapsfrom sensorhousingand installhousingstress-free, with shutoffvalvesand bypass

valve in the fuel piping as illustratedin Figure6. Take carethat the flow directionis in accordancewith
the indicationon the housing(inlet. outletand arrow) as illustratedin figure 8. Supportinlet and outlet
piping sufficiently.

Theseshutoffvalvesand bypassvalve are not furnishedby VAF Instruments.

) Note that the distancebetweenfuel heaterand sensorhousinginlet shouldnot exceed4 metres.
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J. To protectthe instrumentfrorn excessivevibrations,which can causernalfunctioningof the instrurnent,it
is recomrnended to:
Installthe ViscoSense'oas low as possiblein the fuel systemcloseto a solid structureor beam.
Installsuitablepipe clampsat both sidesof the ViscoSense sensor.
4 . Allow at least50 cm clearanceto the sensorhousing,to be ableto take out the measurinssensorfor
service.
5 . The sensorneedsa stableenvironmentto act as a counterweightfor the pendulurnmovement.The supporl
must preventmovementand excessivevibrationsof the ViscoSense*'housing, especiallymovementin the
directionof the pendulummovement(seedrawing-angularmovementaroundthe sensoraxis).Therefore
theremustbe two supporlsto the inlet and outletperpendicular to the pipe and perpendicular
to the
ViscoSense'i'.If one supportwould be usedthe lateralvibrationswould be convertedto angularvibrations
and the situationwould be rnadeworseinsteadof better.

I;igure 6 Sensor installation diagranr

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The angularpositionof the supportsmustalwaysbe 90" in relationto the sensor.

The distancefrom the flangeto the supportshouldbe two timesthe diameterof the pipe.

ViscoSenset*'size T. Max. L. Max.

50 mm(2") 3 5 0m m 1 5 0m m
65 mm (2'/2") 400 mm 1 6 0m r n
80 mrn (3") 400 mm 1 6 5m m
1 0 0m m ( 4 " ) 4 5 0m m 1 8 5m m

Figure 7 Sensor installolion diagrant

6.4.3 To assemble
ViscoSensec
sensor

1. Checkthe O-ring for damage,beforeinstallingthe ViscoSense'u'

sensor.Replaceif necessary.
Make sure
onlv oneo-rinqis installed.
2 . Remove transporl locking cap from boffom side of flowtube.
1 o
J . Pleasemake sure not to darnagethe teflon coating during installation.

Without the transporllockingcapthe sensoris not protectedagainstexcessivemechanical

shockswhich can occurdurinshandlins.

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4. Installsensorcarefullyin housinewith the flow tube inlet facinethe flow. illustratedin fisure 8.

ffi Make surethe flow tube inlet is pointingtowardsthe inlet of the sensorhousing,seefigure 8.
The sensorwill not work correctlvif installedwronqlv.

ffi Chec k i f th e p o s i ti o n o f th e fi x a tion pi n i nsi de the housi ng and the hol e on the sensor mat ch.

5 . Tightenthe nut (1) bV hand.If thereis a temperaturedifferencebetweenthe sensorand the housingyou

shouldwait until they havethe sarneternperaturebeforetighteningthe nut.
6 . Tightenthe nut ( I ) with a wrenchwith a recommended
torqueof 100Nm.

ffi Make surethat all flangebolts and nuts are tightenedcorrectlybeforere-pressurizing

the system.

& S e ec h a p t e r1 5 . 1

7. The ViscoSenseto'
systemis now readyfor operation.

Figure 8 ViscoSense*
sensorassembly

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6.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

ffi Providecorrectsupplypowerto the interfacebox.

0g In order to maintainproper EMC protectiona shieldedcable shouldbe used for 4-20mA output
signals.Recommended cable:twistedpair individuallyscreenedconductor(24 AWG or
0.25mm2)strandedwire, overallscreenand PVC insulated.

0g For correctinstallationa suitableisolationswitch shallbe installedin the supplyline as nearas

possibleto the equipment.Maximum fusecurrent16,4.

0g To avoid signalgroundingproblemsit is not recommended

each 4-20mA output of the interfacebox.
to connectmore than one deviceto

1. Removecoverfrom interfacebox.

Checkpower selectorswitchfor correctpositionin accordance

with the power sourceto be
supplied.

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2. Feedcable from ViscoSenseq'sensorthrough gland and connectwires to terminal J6 in accordancewith

Figure 12.
3. Feedcable for 4-20 mA viscosity and temperatureoutput signalsthrough the cable glands and connect
wires to terminal J1 in accordancewith Figure 12. When no temperatureoutput is connectedto 4 and 5 on
J I (Figure l2), terminals 4 and 5 must be connectedtogetherwith a wire link.
4. Feedcable for main power supply through cable gland and connectwires to terminal J2 in accordancewith
Fisure 12.

To maintainproperEMC protectionthe cableglandsprovidedwith the interfacebox shouldnot be

CIffi
exchangedfor cableglandsof any othermake/type.

5 . Make surethat all connectorsare properlyseatedbeforeclosingthe coveragain.

6 . Closethe coverof the interfacebox.
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6.6 CONNECTIONOF SENSORTO NTERFACE BOX

Figure l0 Figure I I

Tightenthe cableglandwith a spanner. Installthe numberedwires in the appropriateterminals

of TerminalJ6, seefigure 12.

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Figure I2 External conneclions at inlerfctce box

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7. OPERATINGINSTRTJCTIONS

FigureI 3

7.1 INITIAL START-UP

The initial start-upshouldalwaysbe donewith dieseloil.
l. Fill the completefuel systemwith dieseloil.
2. Open block valves(K and M) and bypassvalve (L)
3. Allow dieseloil to enterthe fuel svstem
4. Vent the fuel system
5. Stat the boosterpump in the fuel systemand after approxirnatelyl5 minutes close bypassvalve (L)
6. Switchon power supplyto the ViscoSense6 system.Dependingupon the viscosityofthe liquid it can take
up to 30 seconds,before the first reading appears.This is due to the automatic signal gain control.
7. Graduallychangeover to HFO.

7.2 SHUT-DOWNON HEAVY FUELOIL

Maintain heattracingon the ViscoSensecsensorhousingafter shut-down,to preventcloggingofthe fuel to
the sensorintemal oarts.

7.3 SHTJT-DOWNON DIESEL OIL

No special
actions
on theViscoSenseo
unitarerequired.

7.1 ROTJTINE
START-UP
Make surethat the power is on.
No otherspecialactionson the ViscoSense'*
unit are required.

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8. MAINTENANCE
8.1 ROUTINEMAINTENANCE
Undernormalconditionsthe ViscoSense0'interface
box requiresno maintenance.
"Normal" means;
. A clean operatingenvironment
. ViscoSensec'interfacebox installed in accordancewith the installation instructionsgiven.
r Operation ofthe ViscoSenseointerfacebox and related control systemin accordancewith this manual and
other related publications
. Uninterruptedpower supply at normal specified values.

8.2 TO CLEAN THE VISCOSENSE@SENSOR

& When removinga ViscoSensea! sensorfrom the piping systemprecautionsmustbe takento

preventpersonalinjuriesand damageto the sensorand processinstallation.

A S e ec h a p t e rI 5 . 1 .

8.2.1 Generalprocedure

l. Changeover to manualviscositycontrol.
2. Shutoff flow throughthe ViscoSense'*'
sensor,by closingthe valveson both sideof the sensorhousing.
3. Switchoff power supplyto the ViscoSense'iinterfacebox.
4. If possibledrainand empfythe pipingsystem.

Althoughthe flow hasbeenshutoff, the ViscoSense*housingcan still be underpressureand

hot. If the sensoris removedfrom a sensorhousingwhich hasnot beende-pressurized,
hot oil
will sprayout.

5 . Unscrewthe ViscoSense'o'
sensorfrom its housingby looseningnut I (Figure8 ViscoSensec''
sensor
assembly).
6 . Take out the ViscoSense'*
sensor.
7 . Do not rernovethe flow tube.do not stick an),objectin betweenthe flow tube and pendulum.
8 . Flushthe spacebetweenthe tube andthe pendulumwith dieseloil or non aggressive
cleaningdetergent.

Take carethat the pendulumis not damagedor the torsiontube bent by mechanicalforce.

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 NEVER useabrasivematerialslike sandpaper, files etc.,to cleanthe flow tube.
I
This will darnagethe teflon coatingbeyondrepair.

9. For the re-installation

of the sensorin the sensorhousingpleasefollow the instructions
in chapter6.

9. REPAIR
The Viscosense'*'sensorand interfacebox can not be repairedonsite.
They will eitherbe exchangedfor a spareunit or sendbackto VAF Instruments.

10. TAKE OUTOF SERVICE

Disconnectthe power to the interface box. The ViscoSensecsensorshould be taken out ofthe sensorhousing
and cleaned.Seemaintenancesectionfor cleaning instructions.To protect the pendulum from damagedue to
mechanicalshocks,the transport locking cap should be carefully placed in-betweenthe flow tube and the
nendulum.

Figure 11

11. REMOVALANDSTORAGEOF EQUIPMENT

Disconnectthe power to the interfacebox. Disconnectthe electrical connectionsofthe sensor,outputs and
power inside the interfacebox. The ViscoSenseosensorshould be taken out ofthe sensorhousing and
cleaned.Seemaintenancesection for cleaning instructions.To protect the pendulum from damageddue to
mechanicalshocks,the pendulum protection tube should carefully be placed in-betweenthe flow tube and the
pendulum. The sensormust be wrapped in protection material (preferably where it was shippedin) to protect
it from damage.

Both the sensorand the interface box must be stored in a cool and drv olace.

12. MALFLINCTION AND SEND FOR REPAIR

If the sensoror the interfacebox fails, they shouldbe sentbackto VAF Instrumentsfor repair.

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13. ENVIRONMENT
There are severalelectronicsinside the lnterface box. The sensorhas teflono coating on the pendulurnand the
flow tube. During normal use all thesecomponentscan not causeany harm to the environment.

I4. DISPOSAL
Laws and restrictionsfor disposalofequipment will be different in most countries.If in doubt or unableto
disposethe equipment it can be sendback to VAF lnstruments.
VAF Instrumentswill disposethe equipment in a corect way.

The ViscoSense@
equipmenthas the following possibleenvironmentallyunfriendly componentsin mrnor
quantities.

Sensor Teflono coating on the Ffow tube and the pendulum.

Sensorcable Electrical cable with teflono'coating.
lnterfacebox ElectroniccomDonents.

15. TROTIBLESHOOTING
15.1 DISCONNECTION
THE SENSOR

Figure I5

The sensorand electric wire are moulded tosether.

NEVER TRY TO OPEN THE BACK OF THE SENSOR.

THIS WILL DAMAGE THE WIRE AND SENSOR BEYOND REPAIR.

The sensorcan only be disconnectedat the interface box.

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 15.2 GENERALTROUBLESHOOTNG
Problem Possiblecause Corrective action

No viscositysignal No supplyto interfacebox Checksupply.

Checkfuses.
Checkelectricalconnections.

Currentloop connectionbroken Checkelectricalwiring of 4-20 mA

outputsignal

Air entrappedin the fuel system Vent the system

Vi scoSen
se*'malfunctionins Checkdiaenosticled

No ternperature
signal No supplyto interfacebox Checksupply.
Checkfuses.
Checkelectricalconnections.

Current loop connectionbroken Check electrical wiring of4-20 rnA

output slgnal

ViscoSense@
malfunctioning Checkdiagnosticled

Viscosity output is lower than Actual viscosity is lower than expected. None (For laboratory check of
expected E.g. bunker calculator only gives approx. viscosity take sampleaccording
value. instructionsin chapter15.4).
Dilution with MDO.
Temperatureis higher than expected.

RangesettingsViscoSenseo'and readout Check mA signal and range settings

unit do not match

Air entrappedin the fuel system Vent the system

Viscosity output is higher Actual viscosity is higher than expected. None (For laboratory check of
than expected E.g. bunker calculator only gives approx. viscosity take sampleaccording
value. instructionsin chapter15.4).
Temperatureis iower than expected.

RangesettingsViscoSense'*'and
readout CheckrnA signaland rangesettings
unit do not match

Fuel is not pure:,well mixed liquid (see Vent the systern

chapter6)

Sensoris darnagedor fouled Cleanand inspectthe sensor

(seechapter8)

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Problem Possiblecause Corrective action

Viscosityoutputis max range The viscosityin the sensorhousingis Heatup the fluid
hisherthan the max ranse

Actual viscosity is higher than expected. None

E.g. bunker calculator only gives approx.
value.

ViscoSense@interfacebox is Check diagnostic led

malfunctioning

ViscoSenseo
sensoris malfunctioning

RangesettingsViscoSenseoand readout Check mA signal and range settings

unit do not match

Sensoris damagedor fouled Clean and inspectthe sensor

(seechapter 8)

15.3 PI SETTTNG
ERRORS(FORADDITTONALVISCOSITYCONTROLLER)
The heatersin the boostersystemare controlled by a viscosity controller.
In order to get a good working viscosity systeman optimum adaptationofthe control parameters(P,l) is
necessary.

P = Proportionalband Pb (%)
I = intergral action time Ti (min)

Problem Possiblecause Corrective action

Oscillatingtemperature with Pb too low IncreasePb

distinctinitial overshot

Setpoint is reachedvery slowly Pb too high DecreasePb

after initial exceedinq

The setvalue is reachedvery Ti too high DecreaseTi

slowly without overshooting

High initial overshotfollowed by Ti too low IncreaseTi

fadingoscillation

z)
15.4 HOW TO TAKE A HFO SAMPLEFORANALYSIS
The HFO samplemust always be taken from the circulation systemas close as possibleto the viscosity
sensor.Never take a samplefrom the bunker, settleor day tank.

The HFO samplemust be collected and stored in a clean bottle or samplecontainer.The bottle or sample
containermust be sealedin order to prevent contaminationwith other products.The samplequantity must be
at least200m1.

Write down the actual viscosity and temperaturereadingwhen the sampleis taken. Sendthe sealedbottle or
samplecontainerwith actual readingsto a qualified laboratoryor to VAF InstrumentsB.V. for analysis.

15.5 DIAGNOSTICINFORMATION
The printedcircuit boardinsidethe ViscoSense@ controllerhasa provisionfor diagnosticindication.Failures
and errors are displayedby a blinking digit or characteron a 7 segmentLED. Dependenton the type of
failure, error or warning, the viscosity and/or temperatureoutputs will go to 0,4 or 20 mA, or will remain
functioningnormally.

Ifthere is no failure, error or warning, the display indicatesthe stateofthe program by displaying a symbol
(not blinking) on the display.
The following symbols are displayedduring normal operation:

Di splay l D e s c ri p ti o n Dis Description

Poweron C hangi ngU -send_setpoi n t

{-
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l'I
lJ.
In i ti a l i z i nhga rd w a re
tr measuri ngat + 45 degrees
(left-3 dB point)

VCO frequencymeasurementwhile measuringat - 45 degrees

phaseis +45 degrees = (left+3 dB point)
EI.

Waitingfor U_receiveto settleafter Adjustingphase

changingsetpoint
lJ. ^-.I

The decimalpoint at the bottomof the displayis alwayson after power is on. This point is only turnedoff
while the ViscoSenseo is writingto EEPROM,and if no measurement is possibledueto extensiveexternal
vibrations.

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Nonnally the ViscoSense'o'electronics
will try to restartthe unit if a faulty situationoccurs.However,if the
fault is persistentcontactVAF Instrumentsor your local authorisedVAF dealerand give a detailed
descriptionof the problemthat occurredand the diagnosticinfonnationindicatedat the I segmentLED.

The faults,indicatedin the tablebelow,are listedin orderof priority.The faultson top of the list havethe
highestpriority. This meansthat faultswith a lower priority can be overwrittenby faultsof a higherpriority.
At power-onthe systernis explicitlytestedfor failuresindicatedby displaymessages| ,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and7.
During normaloperationthesetests(except2) run at the background.

Followedby:
or r or .-.r

Display Viscosity Temperature Recovery action Fault description

messaqe output [mAl output ImAl (attempt)

d. 0 0 Delay& retry 15 V pow erfai l ure.S uppl ydropsbel ow13 V

E. 0 Actual Delay& retry P endul umnot osci l l ati ng

F. 4 Actual Delay& retry Osci l l ati on

error

t. 4
4
20
4
None
N one
Temperatureout of range (overflow)
Temperatureout of range(underflow)

l l 20 Actual N one Viscosityout of range (overflow)

4 Actual N one Viscosityout of range(underflow)
lJ.
I Actual O p e nl o o p N one Temperatureoutputopen loop
O p e nl o o p Actual N one Viscosityoutputopen loop
l-..
No t all s egm ent s
workingafter Actual Actual N ot appl i cabl e 7 - segmentdisplaydefective
poweron

Any otherfigure or letterindicatesan error in the electronicsor software.

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16. CERTIFICATES
Certificatesare delivered separately.

26
17. DRAWINGS

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{o DESCRIPTION DATE IIIS UUIIIULNIIAL UUUUILNI IS IHL SULL PRUPERTY tr VAF INSTRUI{ENTS
T I.IUSTNOT BE REPRODUCTD IN ANY T,IATERIAL
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Figure I6 Dimensionsof ViscoSense*

sensor(All dimensionsin millimetres)

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No. DESCRIPTION DATE THIS CONFIDENTIAL IOCUHENTIS THE SOLEPRIPERTYOF VAF TNSTRUMENTS
TT I,IUSTNt]T BE REPRODUCED
IN ANY I{ATERIA.FORH,OR ITS CII,ITENTS
REVISIINS DIVULGEDTO A THIRDPARTYVITHOUTPRIORVRITTENAUTHMIZATION.

Figure I7 Dimensions of ViscoSensensensor (All dimensiotls itl millimelres)

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Figure l8 Dimensionso.f ViscoSense*sensor (All dimensionsin millimetres)

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18. ABBREVIATIONS

ANSI ArnericanNationalStandardsInstitute
AWG AmericanWire Gauge
dia Diarneter
DIN DeutschesInstitutfiir Normung
DN DiameterNorninal
EEPROM ElectricallyErasableProgrammable Read-OnlyMemory
EPROM E,rasableProgrammable Read-OnlyMemory
Hz Hertz (Frequency)
IEC InternationalElectrotechnical
Commission
IOM Installation,Operationand Maintenance
JIS Japanese IndustrialStandard
Kg Kilograms
LED Light EmittingDiode
mPa.s Millipascalsecond
PAL Programmable Array Logic
PTl00 Temperature Sensor
RAM RandornAccessMemory
RH RelativeHumidity
VAC Volt AlternatingCurrent
oC DegreesCentigrade

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19. PARTSLISTS
-
19.1 VISCOSENSE SENSOR

I TEM PART 1TY DTSCRIPTI[N MATERI AL

No, NUMBER
I oa79-0088 1 V i scoSense SENSIR AISI 316I.
? 0630-3022 1 O-RING, ID 25, I?xQl, 78 nm VITlN
3 17 3 1- 0 3 0 6 C. H E X S E T S C R [ ! / M 3 x 6 n r . rD I N 9 1 6 AISI 316
4 0 3 4 2 - 0 0 15 I F L O | . /T U B T AISI 316I.

I X T E R N C I N N I C T I I N D I A G R A M '0 B e 0 - ? O ? 3 - 4
DATE 0l-12-2004
DRAUN 'Reoeer
CHECKED r ;.1.{
H A T E RI A L REV,
SEMI HAT. No,
P A R T SL I S T AIB

V i s c oS e n s e 0820-r??9-4
B TARTLIST
ADDED 1-12-01wf
A 1 - 1 1 - 0WR
5 SENSDR P A R TO F D R V .
No. DESCRIPTION DATE rAf IHIS CUNIIILNIIAL UUUUI.ILNI
IS THE SILE PROPERTY UF VAF INSTRI.'{ENIS
IT ruST NOT BE REPRODUCED IN ANY I,IATERIAL
FORI,(,
OR ITS CONTENTS
RTVISI!NS NIUN GFD TN A THTRDPARTYVIIHNIIT PETTNVRTTTFNAITHTRITATTNT

Figure 20 Parts lisl

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20. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
l . Without prejudiceto the restrictionsstatedhereinafter,
the contractorguarantees
both the soundness
of the
productdeliveredby him andthe quality of the materialusedand/ordeliveredfor it, insofaras this
concernsfaults in the productdeliveredwhich do not becomeapparentduring inspectionor transfertest,
which the principalshalldemonstrate to havearisenwithin 12 rnonthsfrom deliveryin accordance with
subarlicle1A exclusivelyor predominantlyas a directconsequence of unsoundness of the construction
usedby the contractoror as a consequence of faulty finishingor the useof poor materials.
lA. The productshallbe deemedto havebeendeliveredwhen it is readyfor inspection(if inspectionat
the premisesof the contractorhasbeenagreed)and otherwisewhen it is readyfor shipment.
2 . Articles 1 and I a shallequallyapplyto faultswhich do not becomeapparentduring inspectionor transfer
testwhich are causedexclusivelyor predominantlyby unsoundassembly/instatlation by the contractor.If
assembly/installation is carriedout by the contractor,the guarantee
periodintendedin article 1 shall last 12
rnonthsfrom the day on which assembly/installation is completedby the contractor,with the understanding
that in this casethe guaranteeperiodshallend not laterthan 18 monthsafterdeliveryin accordance with
the termsof subarticle1A.
3 . Defectscoveredby the guaranteeintendedunderarticles1, I a and2 shallbe remediedby the contractorby
repairor replacement of the faulty componenteitheron or off the premisesof the contractor,or by
shipmentof a replacement component,this remainingat the discretionof the contractor.Subarticle3A
shallequallyapply if repairor replacement takesplaceat the sitewherethe producthasbeen
assembled/installed. All costsaccruingabovethe singleobligationdescribedin the first sentence, suchas
are not restrictedto shiprnentcosts,travellingand accommodation costsor disassemblyor assemblycosts
insofaras they are not coveredby the agreement, shall be paid by the principal.
3A.lf repairor replacement
takesplaceat the sitewherethe producthasbeenassembled/installed,
the
principalshallensure,at his own expenseand risk, that:
a. the employeesof the contractorshall be able to commencetheir work as soonas they havearrived at
the erectionsiteand continueto do so duringnormalworking hours,and moreover,if the contractor
deemsit necessary, outsidethe normalworking hours,with the provisothat the contractorinfonns
the principalof this in goodtime;
b. suitableaccomrnodation
and/orall facilitiesrequiredin accordance
with governmentregulations,
the
agreelnent
and commonusage,shall be availablefor the employeesof the contractor;
c. the accessroadsto the erectionsite shallbe suitablefor the transporlrequired;
d. the allocatedsite shallbe suitablefor storageand assembly;
e. the necessary
lockablestoragesitesfor materials,tools and othergoodsshallbe available;
f. the necessaryand usualauxiliaryworkmen,auxiliaryrnachines, auxiliarytools,materialsand
working rnaterials(includingprocessliquids,oils and greases, cleaningand otherminor materials,
gas,water,electricity,steam,cornpressed air, heating,lighting,etc.)and the measurement and
testingequipmentusualfor in the businessoperationsof the principal,shallbe availableat the
correctplaceand at the disposalof the contractorat the correcttime and without charge;
g. all necessarysafetyand precautionarymeasuresshallhavebeentakenand adheredto, and all
measuresshallhavebeentakenand adheredto necessary to observethe applicablegovernlnent
regulationsin the contextof assembly/installation;
h. the productsshippedshallbe availableat the correctsite at the commencement
of and durins
assernbly.

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4. Defects not covered by the guaranteeare those which occur partially or wholly as a result of:
A. non-observanceofthe operation and maintenanceinstructionsor other than foreseeablenormal usage;
B. normal wear and tear;
by third parties,includingthe principal;
C. assembly/installation
D. the application ofany govemment regulation regardingthe nature or quality ofthe material used;
E. materialsor goods used in consultationwith the principal;
F. materialsor goodsprovided by the principal to the contractorfor processing;
G. materials,goods,working methodsand constructionsinsofar as are applied at the expressinstruction of
the principal,and materialsor goodssuppliedby or on behalfofthe principal.
H. componentsobtainedfrorn third partiesby the contractor insofar as that party has given no guaranteeto
the contractor.
5. Ifthe principalfailstofulfil any obligationproperlyor on time ensuingfrom the agreementconcluded
betweenthe principal and the contractoror any agreementconnectedto it, the contractor shall not be
bound by any ofthese agreementsto any guaranteeregardlessof how it is referred to. If, without previous
written approval from the contractor,the principal commencesdisassembly,repair or other work on the
product or allows it to be commenced,then every agreementwith regardto guaranteeshall be void
6. Claims regardingdefectsmust be submitted in writing as quickly as possible and not later than l4 days
after the discovery of such. All claims againstthe contractorregardingfaults shall be void ifthis term is
exceeded.Claims pertaining to the guaranteemust be submittedwithin one year ofthe valid complaint on
penaltyof invalidity.
7. lf the contractorreplacescomponents/productsunder the terms of his guaranteeobligations,the replaced
components/productsshall becomethe property ofthe contractor.
8. Unless otherwise agreed,a guaranteeon repair or overhaul work carried out by the contractor or other
servicesshall only be given on the correctnessofthe manner in which the commissionedwork is carried
out, this for a period of 6 months. This guaranteeonly covers the single obligation ofthe contractorto
carry out the work concernedonce again in the event ofunsound work. In this case,subarticle3A shall
apply equally.
9. No guaranteeshall be given regardedthe inspectionconducted,advice given and similar matters.
l0.Alleged failure to comply with his guaranteecommitmentson the part ofthe contractor shall not absolve
the principal from his obligations ensuingfrom any agreementconcludedwith the contractor.
l1.No guaranteeshall be given on productswhich form a part of, or on work and serviceson, goods older
than 8 years.

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Revision0406:
Variousextrainstallationguidelinesand safetyinstructionsadded.
Changedto cablewith more protectivecableglad.
Extraconnectionbox deletedfrom standardmanual.

Revision 1206:
On drawings 0820-1019,0820-1028,0820-1034
referenceparts list drawing number changed.

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