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2. Basic Operating Principle

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4. lntegration of the Fuel Meter
into the Test Bed

l 6. Preparation for Starting Up

I 8. Description of the Serial lnterface

l With AK-protocol

9. Description of the Serial lnterface

With 733-protocol

I 10. Option lnterface 7330L03 -

Description of Functions

J 11. Errors: Causes and Remedies

12. System Parts

: 13. Electric Circuit

14. Maintenance
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l '16, Storage and Transport

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l 1. Range of Application
2. Basic Operating Principle
l 3. Basic Device and Options
3.1 Basic Device
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3.2 Options 3-2

l 4. lntegration of the Fuel Meter into the Test Bed

l 4.1, Influence of the Connection between Fuel Meter and

4.2 GeneralGuidelinesforlnstallation. ..
Engine ....
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l 4.3 Selection of the Installation Site

4.4 Basicconfiguration..
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l 4.5 ConfigurationoftheFuelSupply
4.6 Configuration of Venting Lines (Overflow Unit) .
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I 4.7 Configuration of the Measuring Cirtuit .. 4-1.2

5. lnstallation
J 5.1 Mounting of the Wall Bracket . . . 5-1
5.2 EstablishingtheHydraulicConnections. ....5-3
J 5.3 Connections
Establishing the Electric . . . 5-5
5.3.1 7339-VoltageSupplySource ....5-s
J 5.3.2 7335 - Test Bed Computer/Pc RS232) . . . 5-6
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5.3.3 7335 (Option Interface) - Acquisition of Measuring

Preparation for Starting Up

Data . . . S-7

I 6.1 LooseningoftheTransportlock ......6-1

l 5) FillingtheHvdraulicCushioningDevice
5.,1 Placing the Calibration Weight
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5.+ InitialSurtingUp.. ...6_4

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7. Operating lnstruction
7.1 General 7-1

7.2 OperatingandDsplayElerrrents ......7-g

7.3 ParameterSettings ....7-6
7.4 DescriptionofFunctions ......7-9
7.4.1, Physical Filling Level in the Measuring Vessel . . . . 7-9
7.4.2 Reset. ..7-10
7,4.3 MeasurerrentMode ....2-1,0
7.4.4 Standby Mode . . 7-11,
7.4.5 Measurement Procedures with Preselected Time or Weight . . . . . . 7-"lz
7.4.6 IntervalMeasurementProcedure ......7-'lg
7.4.7 FillingValveControl.... .....7-t3
7.4.8 BypassValveControl ... .....7-1,4
7.4.9 AccuracyCheck ......7-1.4
7.4.10 Calibration ....7-1,6
8. Description ol the Serial lnterface with AK-protocol
8.1 General ......8-1
8.2 ProtocolFrame . . . . . .8-2
8.2.1, General ......8-2
8.2.2 CommandMessage ....8-3
8.2.3 Acknowledge Message .. B-4
8.2.4 AK-ServiceMode .....8-6
8.3 ControlCommands ....B-7
8.4 InterrogationCommands . ..8-9
8.5 SettingCommands . . . .8-15
8.6 Examples ..... .....8-18
8.6.1 Initialization ...g-19
8.5.2 MeasurernentwithPreselectedWeight ...g-19
8.5.3 IntervalMeasurement... .....9-21

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o Description of the Serial lnterface With 733-Protocol

9]I General ......9-1
9.2 DescriptionofCommand .....9-z
9.2J1 SystemReset. ..9-2
9.2.2 InitializeRemoteModewithReply .....9-3
9,2.3 InitializeRemoteModewithoutReply . ..9-3
9.2.4 Shifting-in to Manual Operation . . 9-3
9.3 Parameterizing:AmplificationandDampingTime .....9-4
9.4 InterrogationofFillinglevel ...9-4
9.5 Interrogation of Status . . 9-5
9.6 FillingValveControl ...9-6
9.7 MeasurementProcedurewithPreselectedTimeorWeight ......9-7
9.8 Maximum/MinimumMeasurementProcedurewithPreselectedTimeorWeight...9-9

9.9 IntervalMeasurement(Start/Stop-Measurement) ... ...9-13

9.10 Standby .....9-1'4
9.11 AccuracyCheck .....9-15
9.12 Calibration ...9-76
9.13 ErrorMessages. ...9-18
l_ 10. Option lnterlace 7330L03 - Desuiption of Functions

t- 11. Errors: Causes and Remedies

11.1 Faulty Supply Voltage - No LED Emits Light . . . 11-1

1,'1.2 ErrorMessages.. ....11-1
11.3 OverfillingtheMeasuringVessel .....11-3
'l'1.4 Fuel Meter Fails To Fill Up . . . . 11-3
11.5 Increasing or Decreasing Filling Level, Although No Fuel is Consumed or Supplied 71.-4
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12. System Parts

13. Electric Gircuit

14. Maintenance
1.4.1. General .....1,4-1,
'14.2 SolenoidValve. .....1.4-1.
14.3 Dampingoil .. .....74-"1
1,4.4 SpringElements .....74-2
15. Reconditioning
15.1 ExchangingtheFuse ..15-1
75.2 Mechanical Adjustment of the Calibration Device . . . . . 15-2
15.3 Vertical AdjusEnent of the Sensor Card . . 15-4
'15.4 Checking the Residual Mass . . . 15-5
15.5 DAC Adjustement (Option Interface 7330L03) . . 15-6

16. Storage and Transport

17. Technical Data

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AVlLTffis FuerMeter Range of Application

1. Range of Application
The AVL Dynarnic Fuel Meter 7335 has been developed with a view to the requirements of
modern engine producers. With the installation of the control and evaluation unit in the fuel
consumption sensor the present-day bend towards more intelligent sensors has been taken
into account. The standard interface to the higherlevel test bed computer or user (terminal,
PC), respectively, is a RS232 interface.

With option interface 7330In3, an analog output as well as a potential-free digital-I/O

(4 inputs / 4 outputs) for control of the fuel meter are also available.

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 Range of Application AVL 733S FuelMeter

The fuel meter 7335 is available in two weight versions:

O Fuel meter 7335.18

Vessel with a fuel supply of 1800 g (consumption: 0...150 keA)

In order toincreasethe rcsolution and,consequently, the accuracy atsmall measurement

volumes, the fuel supply can be switched over to 900 g or 450
t,respectively.
O Fuel meter 7335.09
Vessel with a fuel supply of 900 g (consumption: 0...75 ke,fi)

br ordertoincreasethe resolution andconsequently, the accuracyatsmall measurement

volumes, the fuel supply can be switched over to 4S0 g or 225
d.

The following measurement procedures are possible:

O Interval-measurernent (start-/stop-nreasurement)
o Individual and multiple measurenent with preselected measuring time
o Individual and multiple measurement with preselected measurement time .

Intermediate results and momentary consumption can be intenogated at any time. ln

case of multiplemeasurements,meanvalue,maximumandmirurn-Jumvaluesis well as
the standard deviation are calculated.

Fuel meter 7335 is suitable for all commercially available petrol and diesel fuels (also with
the addition of an optional amount of alcohoi) as well ai for pure alcohol. The standard
connection elements can be used up to an alcohol content of 15 7o. Beyond this limit, stainless
connection parts are required (see Chapter 3. Options).

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2. Basic Operating Principle

Fuel meter Z33S works on the gravimetric measuring principle. Thereby, fuel is supplied to the engine
from a measuring vessel the weight of which is continuously measured.

Blade spring
Measuring beam

I Capacitive sensor
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Flexible
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damping device
1 .... fuel supply
Filling solenoid valve 2 .... to the engine
3 .... engine return
4 .... venting line

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Function:

O Acquisition of the fuel mass in a measuring vessel that is suspended on a bending spring'

O Frictionless and hystercsis-less transmutation of mass into path.

O A contactless capacitive displacement pick-uP transmutes path into voltage.

O A micrrcprocessor evaluates the volAge and carries out a fully automatic control of measurement
and calibration procedures.

O Display and operation are accomplished by way of a higherJevel computer.

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Basic Operating Principle AVL 733S FuelMeter

Advantages of fuel meter 7335

a Gravimetric measuring principle

The gravimetric measuring principle allows for a directmeasurcment of the fuel mass
consumed. The acquisition of fuel temperature and density which, at volumetric
measurernent procedures, is affected by accuracy-reducing tolerances'is no longer
necessary.

O Vessel solution

Just as the fuel tank, also the measuring vessel is equipped with an engine return line
connection and a venting line and thus provides for a continuous air and vapour bubble
separation in the measuring circuit (engine feed and return line). An additional
separation of bubbles, which would have a negative effect on accuracy and dynamics,
is not required. Bubbles are of course separated from the fuel supply in the measuring
vessel before they would get into the measuring circuit.

O Measuring accuracy of IJI2To

Even very small consumptions can be measured with high accuracy, as a

correspondingly favourable sum consumption can be chosen by increasing the
measuring time (as opposed to flow sensors where measurement errors are added up).

a Unique measuring range

With fuel meter 7335.18, consumptions of 0...150 kgA, in case of special applications up
to 'CIO kg4, can be measured. (In this case, please contact your local AVl-representative.)

O Continuous fuel consumption measurement

The capacity of 1800 g is sufficient for a continuous measurernent of the consumption

of app. 95 % of all passenger cars during all internationally known car-model test
procedures, such as FTP75, ECE etc. On the basis of the measuring principle total
consumption can be determined directly, i.e. without integration, at the end of the cycle.
Following a short filling-up time, the fuel meter will be ready for new measurement
tasks.

a Automatic calibration equipment

According to IS09000, all measuring devices must be supervised at rcgular intervals.

With the automatic calibration equipment, this can be accomplished easily and at low
cost.

Without opening the fuel lines, the measuring accuracy of the fuel meter can be
supervised and a calibration can be carried out. With a Bypass valve (see
Chapter 3. Options) this is possible while the engine is running.

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AIYIL 733s FuerMeter Basic Device and Options

3. Basic Device and Options

3.1 Basic Device
The following standard equipment will be delivered together with fuel meter 7335:

- Calibration weight

- Syringe

- Bottle with damping oil

- Spare fuse

- Operating manual

For voltage supply and computer-coupling, two cables (standard length 15 m) are already connected.

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3.2 Options
a Interface 7330L03 (Order No. : TM0733SANA.01)

With this option an analog/digial interface for simple coupling with measuring data
acquisition systems is available.

1 analog output: 0...10 v

4 digital ouQuts: status-signals
(error, ready for measurement, DAC-signal valid,
measurement active)

2 digital inputs: for control of the fuel meter

(filling (stand-by) / measuring, start/ stop measurement)

2 digital inputs: for controll of the output

(sn'itching tgl +> FeAl or current values <+ measuring values)

The following options are suitable for commercially available petrol and diesel fuels with a
max. methanol/ethanol content of 15%.

a Overflow detector (Order No.: TM07330SA.01)

ln case of a defect (e.g. filling valve leaky due to contamination) the fuel may leak out
through the venting line. The overflow detector is to be installed in the venting line. The
overflow detector consists of a vessel with a float switch ("empty" stands for a closed,
potential-free contact;250 V, 10 VA) and serves for driving external waming and fuel I

shutoff devices.

The overflow detector is only suitable for media of a density > 0.7 8/crrr3.

a Overflow safetymodule (Order No.: TM07330MA.01)

The overflow safety module consists of:

Overflow detector
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closing with spring force against the media flow).

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Switch box

O Flame filter (Order No.: TM0730FFA.01)

The flame filter is insalled at the end of the venting line and prcvents inflaming of the
fuel-air-mixture in the venting line and the fuel meter in case of fire.

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j Provides for a flexible connection between fuel meter and test bed pipework.

4 Teflon hoses encased in metal meshing (inside diameter 10 mm,lengh 800 mm) with
screwed ends appropriate for the fuel meter; 2 hoses (engine feed and retum lines) are
equipped with ball valves.
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a Fuel filter (filter cross section 590 cm2)

I - Coarse filterp 60 (Order No.: TM0730FE2A.01)

- Fine filter 25 p (Order No.: TM0730FE1A.01)

J Position of installation: mount filter bowl so that it is hanging vertically downward

J Pressure loss when

20o C,500 kgrir: < 10 mbar
filter is not contaminated, e.g. corrmercially available diesel with

O Bypass
_l In the Bypass Mode the fuel meter is bypassed, feed and return lines are connected
directly with the fuel supply.

J - Bypass valve (Order No.: TMO0733BYSA.01)

I 2 pnzumatically actuated3/2-way-valves (for feed and return lines), which are

driven by fuel meter 7335. This allows for an accuracy check or a calibration at any
time (also while the engine is running).

- Switch-over valve (manual) (Order No.: TM0730U1A.01)

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Like standard connections, but in stainless quality, 100 % alcohol-resistant.

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- Special lengths up to 35 m are available on request.

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O Fuel cooling and conditioning systems

In order to conduct an accurate fuel consumption measurement, it is necessary to

maintain the fuel temperature in the measuring circuit as constant as possible during
measurement. Some applications require preselection of the fuel temperature. On

-I request, AVL offers the following equipment:

- Heat exchanger

-I - Cooling modules

'' - Fuel conditioning systems

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O Pressurizingmodule (Order No. : TM0730DRA.01 )

Fuels with a high vapour pressure tend to form vapour bubbles even at room
temperature. With the pressurizing module option, pressure in the measuring vessel of
the fuel meter is increased, which largely prevents the formation of vapour bubbles.
Note that, simultaneously, pressure will be increased in the return line.

Pressure regulator module

For certain test tasks it may be required that the fuel is available in the mixture
preparation system with preselected pressure. With the pressure regulator module
option, an overpr€ssure between 0.01 and 3 bar can be selected

Pressure range: OrderNo.:

0.01...0.5 bar TMO73OPRA.01

0.2...1bar TMO73OPRA.02

0.5...2 bar TMO73OPRA.03

1...3 bar TMO73OPRA.04

O Fuel damper (Order No: TM0730KDA.01 )

Especially in the case of single-cylinder engines with unit-injector, pressure shocks mav
affect the consumption rneasurernent. If very high pr,'essure shocks are to be expected,
the fuel damper option should be installed in the retum line.

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If you observe the instructions contained in this chapter, you will be able to benefit from the
advantages and the high accuracy of the fuel meter in an optimal way.
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Due to the gravimetric measuring principle, the fuel meter itself is insensitive to changes in
1 fuel temperature and gaseous portions (bubbles) in the fuel.

J It determines the fuel weight in the measuring vessel with high accuracy and calculates the
consumption from the measuring vessel on the basis of the change in weight. However, in
order todeterrnine the consumption by the engine in an accurate way, it must be ensured

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Consequently,

- the fuel temperature in the measuring cirnrit must be constant

the measuring cirtuit must be completely deaerated and the fuel in the measuring
circuit free from bubbles (the gas volume is highly dependent on pressure and
thermal influences)

the geometric volume of the measuring circuit must be constant (avoid thermal or
pressure-dependent expansions)

The magnitude of an error caused by a temperature change is illustrated by the following

example:

O The engine is running with a constant consumption of 3.6ke,h

a Assumed fuel characteristics:

density: p = 0.85 8/.*3, expansion coefficient: cr = 0.001 per t

O Geometric volume V of the measuring circuit 2000 crn3

O With the fuel meter a measurementwith preselected time is carried out (measuring time
20 s).

a Average temperature increase of fuel in the measuring circuit during the measuring
time:

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by AG.

AG=V.p.o.At=0.34t
-+ During the measuring time, the engine consurnes 20 g, the fuel meter determines
the sum consumption (engtne - weight change in the measuring cirnrit)
20g-0.349=19'668.
This is 1.7 %less than the consumption by the engine

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differences between consumption from the measuring vessel (measuring result of a fuel
consumption measuring device) and the actual consumption by the engine:

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Observe local safety regulations

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absolutely leakproof and sufficiently resistant to the fuels used.

O Maintain the fuel volume in the measuring circuit as small

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J o use pressure-resistant lines and system components, in order to maintain the geometric
volume at a constant level.

Recommended line material:

J - Copper for commercially available diesel and petrol fuels

1 - Stainless steel for special fuels (M100, ...)

- Teflon hoses encased in metal meshing

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bubble formation), note:
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- Pipe bends instead of lnee

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- Avoid screwed connections

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t tonically decreasing

- In case of contaminated fuels, use fuel filter with an adequate filter surface: for
200 kc,fi at least 500 crnr

- Before installation, fuel lines and systern elements must be rinsed with clean fuel
and, if necessary blorvn with dry compressed air.

_l - System elements (filter, heat exchanger...) must be flown through upwards from
below in order to guarantee a proper venting - do not use elements for which a

j complete deaeration cannot be guaranteed.

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- To enstue a proper deaeration or hansport of vapour bubbles into the measuring

vessel (= foam separator), the fuel should be in constant circulation in the measurin g -
circuit. The fuel flow rate should be between 0.5 and 1 Vs (good middle course
betrveen sufficient bubble transport and low flow resistance). '.
- Avoid line sections without perrnanent flow through (e.g. stub lines to prcssure
gauges or drain valves...) or arrange these elements in a way so as to cause bubbles r
to escape automatically through the lines in which a pernanent flow-through takes
place.

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- Do not lay fuel lines parallel to sources of heat (e.g. exhaust pipes) rl
- Provide for thermal insulation of fuel lines

- Electrically actuated valves and pumps will heat up the fuel; especially in the case
of diesel engines the fuel return temperatue is very high; therefore, it is imperative
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The fuel in the measuring circuit should have the same ternperature as in the suppty
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measuring vessel is refilled.
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no point the vapour pressure is reached.
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- It is recommended to install fuel valves on an appropriate spot in order to avoid I
that an unnecessary amount of fuel must be drained, e.g. when the fuel filter is
exchanged

The following mustbe provided as a minimum:

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- Drain valve in the measuring circuit (feed line)
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shield in the rneasuring circuit.
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J Frequent Causes for "Apparent" Measuring Errors of the Fuel Meter

O Mean fuel temperature in the measuring circuit changes during the measu:ement

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process

Formation of vapour bubbles in the measuring circuit, especially in the case of fuels n'ith

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- Contaminated filters cause an excessive under-pressure

- Pumps in the measuring circuit cause an excessive underpressure on the suction

side

J - Fuel temperature is too high

Insufficient circulation of the fuel in the measuring circuit therefore no possibility of

venting or separation of vapour bubbles in the measuring vessel

J System elements or layout of lines facilitate an accumulation of air or vapour bubbles

in the measuring circuit

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4.3 Selection of the lnstallation Site

The fuel meter should be the highest spot in the measuring cirtuit. So, a continuous
venting of the fuel system is possible. We recommend a height of app. 0.5 ...1 m above
themixture preparation system. Thereby,underpressure in the feed line willbeavoided
while the backpressure on the outlet of the mixture preparation system will still be low
enough.

Mount the fuel meter on a stable, vibrationless wall. Vibrations rising above t0 Hz
represent no problern For space requirenrent, see Chapter 5. Installation

Fuel meter and test bed pipework must be connected by means of

hoses (see Chapter 3. Options).
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adjusAnent of the fuel meter and, on the other hand, a transfer of
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1...Fuel filter 60 p S...Tube set with shutoff valves
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resp. cooler
7...Drain valve
8...Overflow detector with appropriate
safety shutoff valve

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In case of long feed lines, use correspondingly large line cross sections or backing
t pumps, and use pressure reducers if pressure in the supply line is too high.
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- Make sure that the fuel supply is free from contamination. We recommend the
installation of a coarse filtgr (50 p) and a fine filter (25 p) in the supply line in order
T to avoid malfunctions and repairs (pumps, valves). pay attention i6 pressure losses
caused by the filter!

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Pla-cg a safety shutoff element (closed in quiescent state) in the supply line, which
is driven by the overflow detector (see Chapter 3. Options and Cfi'a-pier 4.6 Confi-
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should equally install a heat exchanger in the supply line in order to avoid therinal
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measuring vessel(= bubble separator), respectively, we recorilnend that a system pump
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outlet.

The pump capacity of the pump must be at least 10 % above the pump capacity of the
backing pump (engine) or'll%o above the maximumconsumptionbytheengine. Atany
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event, it should not rise considerably above this value, as a large circulating volume will
have a negative effect on the signal-to-noise ratio.

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circuit and, as a result, measurelnent errors, the ruei ternperatures -T
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AVL offers different cooling and conditioning systsns.
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respectively.
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connected with the fuel supply line.

The two 3/2-way-valves are to be installed as close as possible to the fuel meter. If the
pressure in the supply line is not suitable for the mixture preparation system, a pressure
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The wall bracket of the fuel meter is integrated into the fuel meter housing.
Mounting procedure of the wall bracket:
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O Remove housing with the measurement device from the wall bracket. I
O Prior to mounting of the wall bracket, please consult Chapter 4.2 on General Guidelines for
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Mount the wall bracket in accordance with the recommendations given in Chapter 42 on General
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O Place the housing with the measurement device on the nuts (B) of the wall bracket.
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O Fix the fuel meter on the wall bracket by using the nuts (A).
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Fuel meter 7335 is equipped with 4 hydraulic connections.

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thread for the cap nut).

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The "fuel-return line" connection is screwed tight the remaining three connections are closed
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test bed pipework.
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On the one hand, this will facilitate horizontal and vertical fr..---
adjusfrnent of the fuel meter and, on the other hand, a transfer of
vibrations and mechanical strain on the fuel meter base will be
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On the venting line, fuel vapours will escape (in the event of
damage, e.g. leaky filling valve - also fuel).
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As there is no main switch on the fuel meter, it will start operation

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For this reason, ensure that the supply voltage source is dead when
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Before the first starting-up it is irnperative to observe the
instructions provided in Chapter 6. Preparation for Starting-up.

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O Connect fuel meter 7335 with a stabilized direct voltage source with 24 V
means of the pulled-in cable.
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If your mains device is not in confqfmity with DIN VDE 0551

(sife d.isconnection from mainsl);, the fuel meter must be
connected to protection ground
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a or over the grounding stud in the housing.
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2.5 mmz.

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50 V-
in case of an intemal error, by means of appropriate circuit measures.
tansformers must comply with vDE 0551, clocked power supply units with vDE 0160.
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Cable 8V1714 Host Standard

Colour of cable Host

RxD
TxD
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8V1714 Host Cable Gate

Test bed complter,

PC...

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Gate: open collector-output - active low during a measurement

e.g. for the synchronic acquisition of other measured quantities

If you are using the 9 or 25-pin HD 20 plug that is supplied separately, you will have to
insulate or cut off the core GATE (white). Ensure that there is a good contact between the J

shield and plug housing.

Plug assignment: a

9 pin plug 9 pin socket 25 pin socket

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Potential isolation (insulation voltage: 2 kV) by opto-coupler with constant
curent-sources (1.8 mA)
$umper in standard position on the drawing)

5V Jumper J1

U: Voltage at constant-current source (max. 30 V)

on: I=1.8mA if U>4.5V

off: I= OmA if U<0.5V
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Jumper J2

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collector clrnent (max. 20 mA)

on: Vce<1V at I=10mA

off: I < 100 pA at Vce = 10V

Input or output lines which are not used must be insulated!

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hexagon nut (F{EX 13).
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device is located.

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small plastic bottle with suitable cushioning
oil (AVL ID no. BO1042) an a syringe behind
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Tolerance: -0, +4 mm

o Carefully close the filling hose again and

fasten it in the appropriate holding device.

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O Open the main valve in the fuel feed line to the fuel meter. I-
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O Deaerate the measuring circuit (connection between fuel meter and engine) carefully!
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it is sufficient to switch on the system pump to ensure a proper deaeration.

In order to achieve correct measurement rcsults,

must be no air or vapour bubbles in the fuel line.

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Although the device is delivered in a calibrated state, it is still recommended to conduct an I

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7.1 General
-i The fuel meter is normally operated over the serial interface by means of a higher-level test
bed computer (or PC).
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Two types of protocol are available for communication with the higher-level computer:

- AK-protocol

This protocol is based on the general guidelines, which are defined in AK-paper
"V 24 / R9z3z-interface - basic information".

-! - AVL 73&protocol

This protocol is available for reasons of compatibility with earlier versions of fuel
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AmodifiedAK-protocol (AK-servicemode) is availableforoperationbymeans of aterminal

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- Individual and multiple measurernent with preselected weight

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The following miscellaneous functions are available as well:

- Automatic calibration of the fuel meter

I - Automatic accuracy check of the fuel meter

- Filling valve control

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Only the functions

- Calibration I
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Placing on or removing the calibration weight

can be released manually.

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With option interface 73nLO3, functions

- interval(start/stop)measurement 1
switching measurement/ stand-by mode

can be released, and the following signals may be

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at the analog output:

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- filling level [g]

- measurerrcnt result [k8'h]

- measurelnent result [g]

Beforea measurement or calibration, it is imperative to observe

the warm-up time of 30 min following the application of the
supply voltage and closing of the hinged cover/ in order to
achieve the specified measuring accuracy.

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Pressed downward START of the function selected with Dll-switches 57 and 58.

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Busy On Measurement, calibration, accuracy check
procedures, initialization active or system
error
off Ready

2 Error status On No errors

Green Flashing One or several errors
off System error

3 Calibration On Calibration or accuracy check active

_'1 Yellow status Flashing Establish filling level < 0 g (at calibration)

4 Gate On Measurement active (see Chapter 7.4)

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7.3 Parameter Settings

All parameters are stored on a non-volatile memory GEPROM) and protected by check
sums.

Performing parameter settingp: see section 8. Description of the Serial Interface with
AK-protocol and section 8.5 Setting Commands.

Note: With the T3}protocol only amplification and damping time can be adjuste4 see
section 9.3 Parameterizing.

O Gain

In order to achieve a higher resolution and, consequently, a higher accuracy, the fuel
meFr can be switched over

from 1800 g to 900 g (amplification 2)

to or 450 g (amplification 4)

- from 900 g to 450 g (amplification 2)

orto 22-Sg (amplification4)

Standard setting: 1

a Damping time

The period that strerches fiom filling-up to the point at which a new measurenrent can
be started. To a small extent, an increase of the damping time can also be used to
compensate enors due to a defective fuel temperattrre conditioning.

Setting rante: 1...60 s

Standard setting: 10 s

o Averaging time sensor signal

With the selection of a higher averaging time, noise and dynamic range will be
proportionately reduced.

Setting range: 0.1...3 s

Standard setting: 0.5 s

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The avera$ng time will affect the mean signal delay time Tv .

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An increase of the differentiating time will result in an increase of the resolution, but at
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Typical delay times for the instantaneous value (aVat) measured at a consumption jump
depending on averaging time and differentiating time:

Averaging time [s] 0.5 0.5 0.1

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of <= 0 g and closed at filling end (- 0.9 x overflow threshold at standard setting).
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I Setting range: 0...740%

Standard setting: 90 Va

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_t 900 g-version: 0 V corresponds to 0 kgrfror 0 g
10 V corresponds to 75kch or 1000g
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10 V corresponds to 150ks41 or 20009

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Tolerance for error detection at the Gain Test

(Standard setting: 90 g)

(Standard setting: 2 [tfooo])

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This waiting time is also observed at the calibratioO when th9 {tling level has fallen
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a Temperahrre coefficient of the uncompensated fuel meter

(Standard setting: 1500 PPE!r'c)
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(SAndard setting for the 1800 g-version: 2000 g, for the 900 g-version: 1000 g)

Filling end in per cent of overflow treshold (standard setting: 90 %) t

O Underflow feshold in per cent of overflow

Note:
If amplification,
treshold (standard setting: 5 %)

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measured sensor voltage and the fillihg level [gJ will also be assumed.
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7.4.1 Physical Filling Level in the Measuring Vessel

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- Measuring vessel
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Fig.7-3

Filling Inelhaf-full: At this filling level, the sensor voltage will be 0 V

rl the electrode of the sensor is in central position
(see also Fig.15-2, Detail A)
This filling level is physically independent of the amplification
selected or of the overflow-treshold, and is 50 7o of the filling end.
! It is adjusted by means of tare weight in order that the residual
I quantity indicated below remains in the measuring vessel at
filling level0 g (see also Chapter 15.4 Checking the Residual Mass).
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FillingIneI0 g: When this filling level is reached, the fuel meter will be
refi lled automatically.

Fillingmd: When this level is reached, the filling valve will be closed.
(Filling end = 90 % of the overflow-treshold at standard setting)
J Ouuflow-treshold: When this level is reached, an error will be indicated
(see Chapter 11.2 Error Messages).
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flow treshold (at standard setting), an error will be indicated.

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7.4.2 Reset

o Errors are dear,ed.

o Parameters are loaded fromthe EEPROM.

In case of a check sum effor, the parameterswill be set to standard values, whereby a
900 g-version with minimum sensitivity will be assumed for safety reasons.

O The calibration motor is started in order to approach the "lifted off' position.
O Interface: manual-mode
a Bypass valve drivs consumption from fuel meter
O Then the measurelnent-mode state will be established
7.4.9 Measurement Mode

The filling valve will be opened at a filling level of <= 0 g and closed at filling end (= 90 %
of the overflow threshold).

Overflow threshold: 1800 g-version 900 g-version

Amplification 1: 2000 g 1000 g

Amplification2: 10009 500 g

Amplification 4: 500 g 25,og

Note:
The actual filling level depends on filling rate and consumption.

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I In the Standby Mode the fuel meter will be refilled as soon as a filling level < refilling
_l threshold is reached.

! The following graph shows a typical course of the filling level in the measurement mode
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Filling level
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Standby-mode
Overflow
level
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Filling end

Refilling
I Measurement mode
treshhold
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Filling end = 0.9 x Overflow level (at standard setting)

The treshold level is expressed in percent of filling end (standard setting: 90 %)
Fig.7-4

.l In the standard mode, the time span T1, until the fuel meter is filled, is 10 times as long as in
the Standby Mode (at a refilling threshold of 90%), as can clearly be seen on the graPh.
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When the fuel balance is controlled by the 733 protocol, the

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stand-by command (E) is not acknowledged if the level drops
below the refill threshold during the stabilisation period
(instrument never reaches ready-for-measurement state).

This occurs when consumption rate [%] x stabilisation time [s]

is greater than the difference between end of filling and refill
threshold.

.! Remedy: lower the refill threshold and, if necessary, reduce the

stabilisation time (see section 7.3 and 8.5).

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7.4.5 Measurement Procedures with preselected rime or weight :

O You may select: J

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- Measurement procedure with preselected measuring time

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O Thereafter, you define the number of measwements

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or unlimited. Measurements are numbered cyclically from 1...99.

A measurement procedure immediately starts with the first measurement,

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No filling process is active (filling valve is closed and damping time is over) and
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Filling level > current consumption (instantaneous value) multiplied by measuring

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time at preselected time

Otherwise, a filling-up takes place, and the first measurement will be started after the r--a
damping time has run out.

If a measurement is interrupted by a filling process, it will be repeated after filling-up.

In case of multiple measurernents, it will be checked prior to each measurement whether the
filling level is adequate. If no filling is required, the measurement interval will be the mean
signal delay time Tv + 0.1 s (= 0.5 s at standard setting). Exception: 733-protocol with reply,
see Chapters 9.7 and 9.8.
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Ptiry a measurement, the Gate is active (LED 4 emits light, open-collector output low). l_1
The Gate siSnal lr-,ty
!u used for the sychronization of otfrer measuring instrunents (e.g.
speed acquisition for the determination of the injection quantity).
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Depending on the interface protocol used, ---
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Statistical evaluations of measurerrent results (measurement result with max. or
min. consumption, mean value, standard deviation)

Intermediate values (filling level, instantaneous consumption, current measure_

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ment numbetmeasuring time, quantity consumed so far)-

can be interrogated.

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lnterval MeasurementProcedure
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At the interval measurement procedure (also referred to as start-/stop-measurement) you
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can determine the measurement duration by means of start or stop commands. Intermediate
results (filling level, instantaneous consrunption, measuring time, quantity consumed so far)
I can be interrogated at any time.
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As opposed to the other measurement procedures, the fuel
meter must be ready for measurement (no filling process)
when the measurement is started.
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If filling level 0 g is reached during a measurement, it will be aborted.

! During the measurement, the Gate remains active.

Note:
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While the measurement result (consumption and measwing time from start to abortion) of
an aborted measurement is correct, the corresponding Gate signal has been wrong. (delay
of filling level signal could not be considered in a correct way - the duration of the active
Gate signal is too short by the mean signal delay time T").
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7.4.7 Filling Valve Control

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The filling valve can be controlled in the remote-mode by the higher-level computer.

Exceptions:
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- System error - filling valve always closed

! - Calibration procedure - no access

- Accuracy check - filting valve always closed

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- Filling level < 0 g - filling valve open

- Filling level > overflow threshold - filling valve always closed

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The Bypass valve (option) must be switched so as to ensure that the fuel meter is bypassed r
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when the coil is energized (Bypass Mode). I

The Bypass valve is driven automatically as follows:

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- After reset consumption from the fuel meter t-,
- Systemerror: Bypass

- Accuracycheck:Bypass

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Calibration: consunption from the fuel meter up to filling level < 0 g, thereafter,
Bypass t--
After the procedures accuracy check and calibration the Bypass valve drive will be set in the t-
sarne way as before starting the procedure. I
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AK-protocol independent of currently active measurement procedures.
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The accuracy check enables a check of the measuring accuracy of the fuel meter at any given
fitling levels between 0 g and overflow threshold minus calibration weight (90 g).

In contrast to the calibration, the sensitivity will not be corrected automatically. However,
a sensitivity correction can be carried out after an accuracy check, whereby the correction
will affect the entire filling level range (i.e. the linearity will not be changed). ?
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a Observe the warm-up time of the device (30 min).

O Select the filling level, by filling or consunption, at which the accuracy check is to be
carried out.
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a Make sure that there is a zero consumption.
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With the Bypass valve option the Bypass mode will be activated automatically when the
accruacy check is started. 7

Note that changes in temperature in the measuring circuit (feed and return lines to the -<
engine), e.g. by radiant heat from the engine, will cause changes of the filling level,
whereby a consumption will be simulated.
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O Start the accuracy check.

After a waiting time of 30 s (standard setting) a Gain Test will be carried out. When
starting with the 733-protocol, this waiting time is not applicable for reasons of
compatibility (total duration of the accuracy check). In this case, ensure that the ::--:: :
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a Wait for damping time of Gain Test (3 s) to finish

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Acquisition of filling level (test start): averaging time 3 s

Calibration weight is placed on (motor is running for 4 s)

O Wait for dampingtirne of Gain Test (3 s) to finish

O Acquisition of filling level with calibration weight averaging time 3 s

I At overflow the Gain Test enor will be set and the Gain Test cycle as well as the
accuracy check (or the calibration, respectively) will be aborted

O Calibration weight is taken off (motor is running for 4 s)

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O Acquisition of filling level (test end): averaging time 3 s
_) O Drift rating: filling level fiom test start to test end
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If the drift is outside the tolerance range, the Gain Test enor will be set and the
Gain Test cycle as well as the accuracy check (or the calibration, respectively)
will be aborted

O Evaluation of the weight difference measured

O If the deviation of the measured weight difference from the calibration weight remains
_''l outside the tolerance range (2 [1,1ooo]), the emcr "accuracy check not passed" will be set.

O Subsequently, the Bypass valve (option) is set back to the same state as before the
_1 calibration.

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a The reproducibility of the accuracy check is typically better than 0.5 [triooo]
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zl O The linearity of a calibrated fuel meter is typically better than 1 [trlooo].

O If the accuracy check shows a rather significant deviation, this is mostly due to the
thermal response of the fuel meter (+200 ppV"c), i.e. a change in temperafure of 10o as
compared with the calibration may already cause a deviation of 2 [l4ooo].

In this case, it is generally sufficient to carry out a sensitivity correction.

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7.4.1O Calibration LJ
At the calibration, prevailing linearity and amplification errors will be eliminated
automatically. [_J
O Observe the warm-up time of the device (30 min)'

O Start calibration
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If available, the Bypass valve is set to consurnption from the fuel meter, until a filling
levelof<0gisreached. r
a Ensure fuel consumption Oy keeping engine in operation or draining off fuel), until a
filling level of < 0 g is reached. r__
O Ensure a zero consumption (within 30 s; standard setting)'

If the Bypass option is available, Bypass is activated automatically. r--

Note that changes in temperature in the measuring circuit (feed and return lines to the
engine), e.g. through radiant heat from the engine, will cause changes of the filling level, [-_
whereby a consumption will be simulated'

a 30 s (standard setting) after the filling level has fallen below 0 g, the filling valve
opened and a filling-up to "ernpty" will take place.
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a A Gain Test cycle will be carried out at "empty". (in case of an error - e.g. drift - the
calibration will be aborted.) I
a Subsequently, filling levels "half full" and "full" will be established automatically and a
gain-test cycle will be conducted for each level.

a Due to the weight deviation measured for the three filling levels (empty, half full, full),
linearity and gain errors will be eliminated.

O Subsequently, the Bypass valve (option) will be set back to the same state as before --r
calibration.

At the end of the calibration procedure, four values will be available: -__at

- Fictitious overflow threshold [gl, calculated on the basis of sensitivity at "empty" l-

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- Fictitious overflow threshold [gl, calculated on the basis of sensitivity at "half full"

- Fictitious overflow threshold [g1, calculated on the basis of sensitivity at "fuII"

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- Mean sensitivity [mvlg]

The three fictitious overflow thresholds are a measure for the nonlinearity of the
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uncompensated fuel meter. If one of the three overflow thresholds deviales by more than
5 % fr6m the mean value of the three fictitious overflow thresholds, this is mostly an 7
indication of a mechanical error (e.g. transport damage, bent spring). In this case, please
contact the service station. --aI
The mean sensitivity is a check value which is necessary during the manuJacturing of the
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_'1 AK-protocol
8.1 General
:
The AK-protocol is the standard protocol for controllilS_the fuel meter by means of a
higherJevel computer (testbed computer, PC). Only with this protocol all functions of the
fuel meter can be activated and used.
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AK-service mode:

J Serves to control the fuel meter with the aid of a terminal on the basis of the
with a simplified protocol frame being used (see Chapter 8.2'4).
AK-protocol,

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8.2 Protocol Frame

8.2.1 General

The protocol frame is defined in AK-paper "V24/R932-Interface - basic information".

Communication is based on a Master (=Host) - Slave concept.

O All commands and data are transferred in the ASCII-format.

O The commands are defined as a four-digit function code. They may be subdivided into
three categories:

- Connol commands L. S
Character: (e.g. stav)
Intenogation commands 1. Character: A (e.g. aStz)
Settingcommands 1. Character: E (e.g. erew)
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a As a response to a comman4 the fuel meter will always send an acknowledge message.

In additiory the following special definitions are valid:

The channel information in the command message may be omitted.

The don't care byte will not be evaluated but only copied into the acknowledge
message.

CTRL-Ywill release a resef

Line Feed will be ignored.

XON/XOFF (Software Handshake) is possible.

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J 8.2,2 Gommand Message

J Byte Function

1 <sTx>

_l 2 Don't care byte

3...6 Function code

SnCK...Control commands
AXXX. . Interrogation commands
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EXxx...Setting commands
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7 Blank Charurel information
maybe omitted
I 8 K...Identification
of channel number

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10
0...Channel number

Blank (only if followed by a variable data block)

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1L. . .n-1 Variable data block
(only for setting comrnands and interrogation command a-unc)

n <ETx>...End of command

j Variable data block - possible data formats

- Identification of device
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Numeric values

J Floating-point format of variable length

J In case of integer numbers, the decimal point rnay be omitted

The sign may only be put before negative numbers

Physically meaningless digits wiil not be evaluated

A Blank must be used as a separator of individual data.

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8.2.3 Acknowledge Message r_
Byte Function
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1 <sTx>

2 Don't care byte r_

3...6 Funktion code (identical with the command)

7 Blank

8 Erncr status (0. . . no error)

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9 Blank (only if followed by a variable data block)

10...n-1 Variable data block (depending on the function code)

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n <ETX>...End of ackowledgement
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a Error status

If the operation of the fuel meter is trouble-free (no enor message appears), the error r..-
status equals zero.

At each change of the error status (an error is added or cleared), the error status will be
incremented between 1 and 9. If all errors are cleared, it will be set back to zero.
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If a command message does not start with <STx> or if the function code is unknown, r__
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The function code

will

will
be set to blank,

be replaced by ??? ? and L

- The variable data block will be omitted in the acknowledge message.
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Acknowledgement of control commands
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- If the confrol command is accepted, the variable data block will be omitted; if the r--J
command cannot be executed, the reason for rejection will be indicated in the
variable data block:

K0 OF - The device is not in the Remote Mode

K0 Bs - Busy: the control command is not permissible in this operating state

K0 NA - Not available: this function cannot be executed at present T

(only follorving control command sKoR)
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_J O Aclcrowledgement of interrogation commands

The data requested are transferred in the variable data block. If several data are sent,
these are separated by a blank.

Possible data formats

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Identification of device

Freely defined ASCII-String (max. 40 characters)

- Numericvalues

Floating-point format of variable length

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For integer numbers, the decimal point may be omitted;

The sign is only indicated before negative numbers.

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- Status information (4-byte ASCII-String, e.g. STBY)

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I If a datum cannot be transferred, it will be replaced by a #; if a datum is valid under
reservations, it will be preceded by #.

O Aclnowledgement of setting commands

.t If the setting command is accepted, the variable data block will be omitted; if the
command cannot be executed, the reason for rejection will be indicated in the variable
data block as above.

KO OF - The device is not in the Remote Mode

KO BS - Busy: the control command is not permitted in this operating state

I KO DF - Data error: the data sent to the device are not in agreement with the
permitted range, with regard to their number or value.
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8.2.4 AK-Service Mode l
It is recomrnended to use this mode, rf, e.g. during a selice, a terminal is connected with
the serial R932-interface. r-
fireAK-servicemodecorrespondstotheAK-protocolwiththefollowingspecialdefinitions:

O The master-/slave-principle will not be observed, r.

Every 0.5 s, the ad<nowledgement of ASER will be sent automatically,

Acknowledgement of AxLe will be sent autornatically after successful completion

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of the calibration procedure (sATK)

Acknowledgmrent of atrm will be sent automatically after successful completion

of the accuracy check (srcg);
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Adcnowledgement of annc will be sent autornatically after a measur€ment L
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Commandmessage

T'lre command message will be started directly with the function code, i.e. <STx>
and the don't care byte will be omitted.

A Cariage Return is used as end of command instead of <grx>. f.l

O Acknonrledgemessage

The aclcron{edge message starts with a Line Feed,<stx> and t}re don't care byte is
omitted.
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End of adsnowledgement Cariage Return / Line Feed instead of <ETx>

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Exception: acknowledgementof commandAsERsarts directlywiththe function code
and ends with e C-arriage Returry i.e. it will always be written in the same line - the end
of the current message on the screen will be indicated by the first e.
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J 8.3 Control Commands
SRES - Reset - Sets the device into the same state as after starting-up. After an
_I initialization stage, the state

J SMAI\T SMES

Will be established;
SAVZ SBVZ

'l - Permitted at any time.

I SMAN - Switches the fuel meter to the Manual Mode

_t - Permitted at any time

- The procedures started in the Remote Mode will be aborted, thereafter, the
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SMAN SMES SAVx SBVx

_t will be established.

j SREM - Switches the fuel meter to the Remote Mode

- Permitted at any time,

I STBY - Aborts current procedures (measuring, calibrating...);

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Activates the Standby Mode (filling start = refilling- threshold);

Always permitted in the Remote Mode.

J SMES - Aborts currcnt procedures (measuring, calibrating...);

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Activates the measurement mode (filling start = 0 g);

Always permitted in the Remote Mode.

_l SINT - Start or Restart of interval measurement (start-/stop-measurement);

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- Only permitted in the Remote Mode in states SMES SAvz or STBY SAvz
OTSINT;
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- When the minimum filling level is reached, the interval measurement will
be aborted and initial states SMES or STBY, respectively, will be established.

J SMIS - Stopping the interval measurement

- Only permitted in the Remote Mode in state srNT

- Initial states SMES or STBY, respectively, will be established.

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SMZV - Startmeasurerrrent procedure with preselected time

- Only permitted in the Remote Mode in STBY or SIIES, respectively.

- Aftercompletionof themeasurementprocedure,initial states STBYoT St'[Es,
respectively, will be established.

SMGV - Starting the measurernent procedure with preselected weight

- Only permitted in the Remote Mode in STBY or SMES, respectively.

- After completion of themeasurement procedure, initial states STBY or SMES,

respectively, will be established.

SKCH - Starting the accuracy check at the current filling level

- Only permitted in the Remote Mode in states STBY or s!48S, respectively.

- After completion of the accuracy check procedure, initial states STBY or
SMES, respectively, will be established.

SKOR - Sensitivity correction on the basis of the result of the latest accuracy check

- Onlypermitted inthe Rernote Mode in STBY or SMES,respectively,if a valid

accuracy check result is available - otherwise, an acl.nowledgement will be
madewith K0 NA.

SATK - Starting an autonultic calibration

- Only permitted in the Rerrote Mode in STBY or SMES, respectively

- After completion of the calibration procedure, initial states STBY or SMES,

respectively, will be established.

SAVA - Open filling-up valve

- Only permitted in the Remote Modq except in; SATK, SKCH, SRES
If the filling level is higher than the filling end, the filling valve remains
closed.

- Current measurements will be intermpted (qMcv, S!4zv) or aborted (SINT)

SAVZ - Close filling-up valve

- Only permitted in the Rerrote Mode, except in SATK or SKCH, respectively.

If the filling level is smaller 0 g or refilling-threshold, the filling valve
remains open.

- State SAvz will only be established when the filling valve is closed and after
termination of the damping time.

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J SBVA Bypass valve open: the fuel meter is bypassed

Only permitted in the Remote Mode excEt in SATK or SKCH

J SBVZ Bypass valve closed: the consurnption is covered by the fuel meter

J Only permitted in the Rerrote Mode excEt in SATKoT SKCH

SDAC n - Direct setting of analog output (Option Interface 7330L03) for senricing
I n: DAC-value in [V] (3 decimal places)

J Always permitted

Note: In order to cancel the direct setting of the analog outpuL either a
negative DAC-value (n < 0) must be selected or a reset made.

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lnterrogation Com mands
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Interrogation commands are always permitted.

J - Identification of device
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The identification of the device is set to 73 3S Vx. xx or 7 33 SC V3 . xx
(x.xx. . .Software version).

J ASTZ State of the device

The state of the device is described by four control commands:

_l l.Datum: SREl,lorSMAN

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3.
Datum: SRES, STBY, SMES, SINT, SMZV, SMGV, SATK or SKCH

Darum: sAvAor sAvz

Datum: SBvz or SBVA

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ASTF - Errornumbersstatus ll
If the error status is 0 (no error), the variable data block will be omitted. I
Otherwise,thecurrenterrornumbers willbetransferred.inthevariable data I
block (separetedbyblant<s).
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- Thefollowing errornumbers will beused: E- l!

1 - check snrn error li

: ill:nern,,ed I {
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5 -
^.*"t;:;notpassed
meter not calibrated
Fuel I
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7- Fillinglwel<og q
8- Fillingrate<z}k^ r I|

possible.
Errors 9...15 are systern enors - only a rcset is I
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AIr{Es - Measurinsvaiue frl
1. Datum: instantaneous value tkshl (3 decimal places) I
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During the filling phase, the instantaneous value corresponds to the actual
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filling rate and is marked as conditionallv valid bv a preceding #.

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AIMW - hrterval measuring value

-.'t Provides the following values calculated since the last interrogation
commandArMw or control command srNT:

_l 1. Datum: mean rneasuring value lkcAl (3 decimal places)

2. Daturru averaging time (measuring time) [s] (1 decimal place)

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3. Datum: consumption lgl0 decimal places)

1 - The data can only be interrogated in the SINT state, otherwise # # # will
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be sent.

I AIMG - Toal interval measuring value

Provides the following values calculated since the last control command
SINI:
i I 1. Datum: mean measuring value tk86l (3 decimal places)

2. Datum: averaging time (measuring time) [s] (1 decimal place)

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- The data can only be transferred in the SINT state, otherwise # # # will be
1 sent.

- AWRT - Currentvalues:

1. Datum: current filling level [gl (2 decimal places)

''l 2. Datum: instantaneous value tk86l (3 decimal places)
I During the filling phase the instantaneous value corresponds to
the actual filling rate and is marked as conditionally valid by a
preceding #.
_l 3. Datum: measurement number or # if no measruement is being carried
out
I 4. Datum: consumption tgl (2 decimal places)
or # if no measur€ment is being carried out

_'1 5. Datum: averaging time (measuring time) [s] (1 decimal place)

or f if no measurement is being carried out

I Note: At an interval measurement, consumption and averaging time since

the last srMr or ArMw will be indicated.

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AERG n- Measurement result at preselected weight and time or after a

start-/ stop-measursnent (s rut to SMr s)

- At this interrogation command, the measurement number (n) may be

indicated in the variable data block. Otherwise, the result of the last
measurernent will be hansferred.

1. Dafurn: measurernent number

2. Datum: measuringvalue [ke,fi] (3 decimal places)

3. Datum: measuringtime [s] (1 decimal place)

4. Datum: consumption lgl € decimalplaces)

Note: Under measurement number n=Q always the latest measu.rement

rcsult will be storred - also in the case of a measurerrent that was aborted e.g.
by a filling process - but without reference to a Gate signal.

ABEW - Evaluation of the measur€ment results at preselectedweight or time

1. Daturn: nurnberof measur€ments

2. Datum: meanvalue tks6l (3decimalplaces)

3. Datum: max. measuringvalue [kg,l.t] (3 decimal places)

4. Datunu min. measuring value tke6] (3 decimal places)

5. Datum: on-t standard deviation tkc,fi] € decimal places)

AKAIr - Result of the accuracy check

Deviation from calibration weight [t4ooo]

measured chante in weight - cilibration weight .r*O

1. Datunu
calibration weight

(2 decimal places)

AKIrE - Calibration result (see also section 7.4.10 Calibration)

1. Datum: fictitious overflow-threshold [g] calculated on the basis of

the sensitivity measured at "empty"
0 decimal places)
2. Datum: fictitious overflow-threshold [g] calculated on the basis of
the sensitivity measured at "half fuIl"
(2 decimal places)

3. Datunu fictitious overflow-threshold [g] calculated on the basis of

the sensitivitymeasued at "full"
(2 decimal places)

4. Datum: mean sensitivitylrV/gl

(3 decimal places)

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-t ASER - Service values

- 1. Dahrm: Meter identification

I lritialization (e.9. after switching on)
_'l E Systemerror (only reset possible)
O Overflow
A Filling-up
J B Damping after filling-up
N Standard

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I 2. Datum: Function identification
N
S
- (nothing)
Standby
I Interval measurement

J Z
G
U
Measurementwithpreselectedtime
Measurementwithpreselectedweight
Calibration check
K Calibration
_l - 3. Datum: current filling level [g] € decimal places)
- 4. Datum: instantaneous value tkg,hl (3 decimal places)
__'] During the filling phase, the instantaneous value corresponds to
the actual filling rate and is rnarked conditionally valid by a
preceding #.

_"1 - 5. Datum: measurernent number or # if no measurement is being carried

out

I - 5. Datum: consumption [g] 0 decimat places)

or # when no measurelnent is being carried out
- 7. Datum: averaging time (measuring time) [s] (1 decimal place)
_l or # when no measurelTrent is being carried out

- 8. Datum: sensor signal [V] (5 decimal places)

- f Cl e decimal places)
_l 9. Datum: temperaturc

- 10. Datum: supplyvoltage [Vl (1 decimal place)

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_/ - Note: at an interval measurement, consumption and averaging time since
the last SINT or AIM!{ will be indicated.

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AIqPA Adjusted measuring parameters

1. Datum: number of measurements for measurement procedures with

preselected time or weight
4
r
0 (unlimited number of measurements)...99 t-a
2. Datum: measuring time [s] (1 decimal place)
r
t-
3. Datum: measuring weight [gl (no decimal places)

AIIPA Adjusted main parameters r

1. Datum: amplification (no decimal places)

2. Datum: damping time after filling [s] (1 decimal place) ra

3. Datum: averaging time sensor signal [s] (1 decimal place)

4. Datum: differentiating time for instantaneous value [s] (1 decimal place)

l--a

ASPA Adjusted system parameters r_F

1. Datum: overflow-threshold at amplification 1 [g] (no decimal places) l

2. Datum: filling end [%] of overflow (no decimal places) I -F

3.

4.
Datum: underflow treshold LV"l of overflow (no decimal places)

Datum: refilling-threshold for Standby Mode

(no decimal places)
lTol of fi lling end
tl I

5. Datum: temperature coefficient of uncompensated fuel meter [ppov'c] r-f

(no decimal places)
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ACPA Adjusted calibration parameters I
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1. Datum: calibrationweight [gJ (2 decimal places) v
2. Datum: tolerance for erncr detection at Gain Test [izlooo] (1 decimal place) "{
Datum: waiting time at Gain Test [s] (1 decimal place) il
3.
r'-
4. Datum: damping time at Gain Test [s] (1 decimal place)
T
5. Datum: averaging time at Gain Test [s] (1 decimal place)

AOPA Adj usted DAC- scalin g (Option Interface 7330L03)

1. Datum: (zeroscale) [terl,] at 0 V (2 decimal places)

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2. Datum: (fullscale) Fshl at 10 V (2 decimal places)
'-a
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3. Datum: (zeroscale) [gJ atO V (1 decimal place)

4. Datum: (fullscale) [gJ at 10 V (1 decimal place) r

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j 8.5 Setting Commands

J See also Chapter 7.3 Parameter Settings

EMPA - Inputof measuring par.uneters

- O.ly permitted in the Remote Mode, except in sMzv, SMGV and srNT

I 1. Datum: number of measurements for measurement procedwes with

preselected time or weight
0 (unlimited number of measurements)...99

2. Datum: measuring time [s] (1 decimal place max.)

_l Minimurru mean signal delay time Tv + 0.2
(= 0.6 s at standard setting)

J 3.
Maximunu 90 000

Datum: measuring weight [g] (no decimal places)

j -
1...1800

At each reset the measuring pararneters will be set back to standard values
1550.
j EIIPA - Inputof main parameters

- Only permitted in the Remote Mode in states STBY or sMES

1. Datum: amplification (no decimal places)

1,2or 4
J At an amplification change, a linear amplification will be
assumed and the "not calibrated" error will be set.

2. Datum: damping time after filling [s] (1 decimal place max.)

1...300
--j
l 3.

4.
Datum: averaging time sensor signal [s] (1 decimal place max.)
0.1...3

Datum: differentiating time for instantaneous value [s]

J (1 decimal place max.)

0.1 ...5

- The standard setting is: 1 10 0.5 1

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ESPA - Input of systern parameters

- Only permitted in the Rernote Mode in states STBY or SMES

1. Datum: overflow-threshold at amplification 1 lgl (no decimal places)

s00...5000
Ata change of the overflow-threshold the "not calibrated" error
willbeset.

2. Datum: filting end [%] of overflow (no decimal places)

10...99
At a change of the filling end the "not calibrated" error will be set.

3. Daturru underflow treshold |Tolof overflow (no decimal places)

1...50

4. Datum: filling-up threshold for Standby Mode I%l of filling end

0...100 (no decimal places)

5. Datum: temperature coefficientof uncompensated fuel meter [ppnv6c]

(no decimal places)
15000
At a change of the temperature coefficient the "not calibrated'
enorwillbe set.

The standard setting is:

2000 90 5 90 1500 for180Og-version
1000 90 5 90 1500 for 9O0g-version
The system piuameters may only be changed in consultation with personnel
authorized by AVL - exception: refilling-threshold

ECPA Input of calibration parameters

Only permited in the Remote Mode in states STBY or SMES

1. Datum: calibration weight tgl 0 decimal places max.)

1...1000

2. Datum: tolerance for error detection at Gain Test [tzlooo]

0.1 . ..50 (1 decimal place max.)

3. Datum: waiting time atGain Test [s] (1 decirnal place max.)

10...300

4. Datum: damping time at Gain test [s] (1 decimal place max.)

1...300

5. Datum: averaging time at Gain Test [s] (1 decimal place max.)

1,...12

The sandard setting is:

9023033
The system parameters may only be changed in consultation with personnel
authorized by AVL.

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J [rput of DAC-scaling (Option Interface 7330L03)

t Only pemnitFd in the Rernot+Mode

1.

2.
Datum: (zeroscale) fe4l at0V (2 decimal places max.)

Datum: (fullscale) lte4il at 10 V (2 decimal places max.)

J 3. Datunu (zeroscale) tgl at O V (1 decimal place max.)

t 4. Dahrm: (fullscale) [gl at 10 V

The standard setting is:
(1 decimal place max.)

r 0 150 0 2000 forl8OOg-version

0 75 0 1000 for 900g-version

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8.6 Examples
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8.6.1 lnitialization

Host 7335 (Acknowledge)

Activate Remote Mode

<STX> SREM<ETX> <STX> SREM O<ETX>
0. . .. . No error

If error status is <> 0 or changes,

interrogate error:
<STX> ASTF<ETX> <sTx>ASTF368<ETX>
3..... Errorstatus
5.....Notcalibrated
8 . . . . . Fillingrate < 20 keh r-l
Abort current procedures and
activate e.g. Standby Mode:
<STX> STBY<ETX> r-l
<sTx> srBY o<ETX>
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Interrogate state:
<sTx> ASTZ<ETX> <STX> ASTZ O SREM STBY SAVZ SBVA<ETX>

Switch Bypass valve to

consumption from fuel meter:
<sTx> sBvz<ETx>

Interrotate measurin g parameters

or set:
<STX> AI4PA<ETX>
<sTx> sBvz o<ETx>

<sTx> A!{PA 0 1 5.0 50<ETX>

ll
0. .. . . Error status (no error)
1 . .. .. Number of measurements
L,
5.0 . . . Measuringtime [s]
50. .... Measuringweight [gJ T] ,,
--i
<sTx> EMPA 1 20 50<ETX> <STX> EMPA O<ETX>
Measuring time I
will be set to 20 s I _.[

i--a
F
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J Three measurements with preselected weight 50 I

Host 7335 (acknowledge)

_'l Abort current procedures and

activate e.g. Standby Mode:

I <STX> STBY<ETX>
<STX> STBY O<ETX>

J Interrogate measurin g parameters

or set:
<STX> EMPA 3 10 sO<ETX> <STX> EMPA O<ETX>
3. . . . . Number of measuremen'

J 10... . . Measuringtime [s]

50.. ... Measuringweight [gl
At measurements with preselected
weight, the measuring time will be
_-"1 ignored (and vice versa).

with
J
Start measurement procedure
preselected weight:
<sTx> SMGV<ETX> <sTx> slr[Gv o<ETX>

l If applicable, interrogate current

values:
<STX> AWRIF<ETX> <srx> 0 850.83 #-28.392 # #
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AWRT #<BrX>
0 . . . . . Errorstatus (noerror)
850.83 . . Filling level [g]
#-28.392 . Instantaneous value lkgfi]
- conditionally valid (filling rate)

J <STX> AWRIII<ETX>
# # #....
<srx>
Nomeasurementyet

AWRT 0 877.L2 30.557 2 75.51 1.8<ETX>

J 0 .. . .. Error status (no error)
877.12 .. Filling level [g]
30.567 . lnstantaneous value [kg4r]
2 . . . . . Currentmeasurement number

J 15.61 . . Mass consumed during the2td measurement [g]

1.8 . . . Currentmeas. time of the 2to measurement [s]

I If applicable, interrogate the latest

individual result:
<STX> AERG<ETX> <srx> AERG 0 1 30.539 5.9 50.05<ETX>

J 0 .. ...Error status (no error)

1 .. . .. Measurement number
30.539 . Mean consumption [tsL]
5.9 . . . Averaging time (measuring time) [sl
50.05 .. Measuringweight [gl
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Host 7335 (aclarowledge)

Measurement procedu-re
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completed?
<srx> Asrz<ETx> <STX> ASTZ 0 SREIT{ SMGV SAvz SBVZ<ETX>
Measurement still active
or I

<STX> ASTZ O SREI,I SMGV SAVA SBVZ<ETX>

Measurement interrupted by filling-uP process

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or

<STX> ASTZ O SREI4 SMES SAVZ SBVZ<ETX>

Measurement procedure completed

If applicable, interrogate individual

results:
<STX> AIRG 2<ETX> <srx> AERG 0 2 30.539 5.9 50.05<ETX> r-t
2..... Resultof the 0.. . . . Errorstatus (no error)
2^d measurement 2 . . . . . Measurement number
30.539 . Mean consumption [k8'1]
5.9 . . . Averaging time (measuring time) [sl
50.05 . . Measuring weight [gl
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If applicable, interrogate evaluation: r-l
<STX> ABEW<ETX> <srx> ABEW 0 3 30.542 30.561 30.523
0 .027<ETX>

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0. . ... Errorstatus (no error)
3.... . Number of measurernents
30.542 . Mean value [kMr]
30.561 . Maximumvalue [ke41]
30.523 . Minimumvalue [ksA]
0.027 . Standard deviation [kc,h]

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I Host 7335 (aclnowledge)

Activate measurement mode :

-l <sTx> sMEs<ETx> <srx> sMEs o<ETx>
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Measurement mode activated

I Fill fuel meter:

<srx> SAVA<ETX> <srx> sAvA o<ETx>

Check readiness to measure:

_l <srx> AsTz<ETx> <STX> ASTZ O SRET,I SMES SAVA SBVZ<ETX>
Filling process active or
Damping time not terminated
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_l <srx> AsTz<ETx> <srx> Asrz 0 SREI,I SMES SAVZ sBvz<ETx>
Ready to measure
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I Sart interval measurernent:
<STX> SINT<ETX> <STX> SINT O<ETX>

I If applicable, interrogate current

values: <STx> AII{ES 0 30.55<ETx>
<STX> AMES<ETX> 0. .. .. Errorstatus (no error)
-t 30.55 . . Instantaneous value [kgL]
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<STX> AWRT<ETX> <srx> AWRT 0 877.L2 30.551 1 15.61 1.8<ETX>
0. . . . . Errrorstatus (no error)
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877.1,2 . . Filling level lgl
30.561 Instantaneous value [kc4']
1..... Currentmeasurementnumber
I 15.51 . . Mass consumed since SINT or
latest AIMI{ [gJ
1.8 . . . Current measuring time since SINT or
IatestAIMW [s]
_'l Interrogation of interval measuring
value (e.8. simultaneously with end
I of first phase of a test run):
<STX> AIMW<ETX> <srx> AlMw 0 30.709 43.1 367.56<ETX>
0. . . . . Errorstatus (no error)
30.709 . Mean consumption Fe4l1
I 43.1 . .. Measuringtime [s]
%7.66 .. Measuringweight [gl
since SrNT (first phase)
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7335 (aclcrowledge)

Interrogation of interval measuring I

value
(e.9. simultaneously with end of
second phase of a test run):
<sTx> ArMW<ETX> <srx> ArMr{ 0 45.520 68.2 862.35<ETx> -
0. .. .. Error status (no error)
45.520 . Mean consumption [k84.]
68.2 . .. Measuring time [s]
862.35 . . Measuring weight [gl r
since ArMt (second phase)

Interrogation of interval measuring

value - total:
<STX> AIMG<ETX> <sTx> ArMc 0 39.770 111.4 t230.55<ETX>
0. .. .. Error status (no error)
39.770 . Mean consumption [tgfr]
,l
111..4 .. . Measuring time [s]
1230.66 . . Measuring weight [gl
since SINT
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You might start further
measurements with SINT (set ,-l
measuring time and measuring
weight to zero) or terminate
interval measurement with sMrs. If
an interval measurement has been
terminated with sMIs, only the
interval measuring value - total
(from Srur to SMIS) can still be
interrogated in the following way:
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<STX> AERG<ETX> <srx> AERG 0 L 26,295 243.8 1780.82<ETX>
Intenogation of latest result 0 . . . .. Error status (no error)
1 . . . .. Measurementnumber
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26.296 . Mean consumption [kvfrl
243.8 .. . Measuring time [sl
7780.82 .. Measuring weight [gl
from SINT to SMIS )

If the minimum filling level ..l

reached during an interval
measurement, it will be aborted.
Interval measuring values can no
longer be interrogated. However,
the interval measuring value - total,
from SINT to filling start can be
interrogated in the folloiving way:
<STX> AERG<ETX> <srx> AERG 0 0 26.296 243.8 1780.82<ETX>
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Interrogation of latest result 0 . . . .. Enor status (no enor)
0.....
25.296 .
Measurement number (0 sands for abortion)
Mean consumption [tea]
_l I

243.8 .. . Measuring time [s]

7780.82 . . Measuring weight [g]
from StlUl to abortion

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9. Description of the Serial lnterface With
733-Protocol
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9.1 General
The 733-protocol is available for reasons of compatibility with earlier versions of the fuel
meter (73O/73r. We recommend you to use, if possible, the AK-protocol (see Chapter 8.).
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O Dll-switch (see also Chapter T.2Operanng and Dsplay Elements)

- I

T3}protocol without check sum

- 73&protocol with check sum

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Protocol frame

'l Start
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I Check sum (if activated)

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-t Stop <CR><LF>
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The first character of the Command Sting is the idenfication of the action to be started,
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e.g. a for measurement with preselected time and result in Fcrfi] or Z for calibration.
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Negative data cannot be displayed in the protocol and rvill therefore be output as 0.
Positive data which cannot be displayed in the protocol due to their length r,r'ill be
rl replaced by one or several *.
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- <LF> will be ignored at reception;
- CTRL-Y will release a reseu
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O Checksum
The check sum is the exclusive-OR-interconnection of the Command String bytes.

Example:

Asc Hex Bin

P 50 0101 0000
0 30 0011 0000
1 31 0011 0001
0 30 0011 0000
0 30 0011 0000
0 30 0011 0000

0110 0001

For Command String P01000, check sum a will be calculated.

Slmtax enor

Syntax ertors will be responded wittr txcCn><lr> .

9.2 Description of Gommand

In the following descriptions, only the Command String will be indicated.

9.2.1 System Reset

Command: R

- system reset as after switching on

- Thereafer,ManualMode

Response none
A system reset can also be activated with ^Y (CTRLY)'

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9.2.2 lnitialize Remote Mode with Reply
- Command: P00000

Aborts current processes (measurement, checking, calibratiory standby)

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Deletes error: filling rate < 20 k86

Sets Remote Mode with rePly

Response: P0000000000 Command accepted

or N Initialization not possible (system error)

Note:
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In the Remote Mode with reply, commands and responses are generally aclrrowledgedwith
y. The 7335 will ignore an acknowledgement Y received unexpectedly. However, in the case
of a system error or in the Manual Mode, it will be responded with N.
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Error messages will notbe repeated and need notbe acknowledged.

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_t 9.2.3 lnitialize Remote Mode without Reply
n Cornmand: P02000
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- Aborts curr€nt processes (measurement, accuracy check, calibration, standby)

J -
-
Deletes error:

Sets Remote
filling rate

ModewithoutReply
< 20 kc,fi

Response: P0200000000 Commandaccepted

or N Initialization not possible (system error)

9.2.4 Shifting-in to Manual Operation

Command: Q

- Aborre current processes (measurement, accuracy check, calibration, standby)

- Sets Manual Mode

Response: A Command accepted

orN System error

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9.3 Parameterizing: Amplification and Damping Time

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See also Chapter 7.3 Parameter Settings

Command: xvbb

v...Amplification (1,2 or 4)
b...Damping time (1...50 s)

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At a change in amplification, a linear amplification and the "not calibrated"
state will be set.

Standard setting: v=1, b=10

Response:
or N
x Command accePted

il?:rfi:::'ff:'#;ffi,1[f,]E:x,Xx3u'X':?i,1"111iff"ffi" il
9.4 lnterrogation of Filling Level i]
Command: F00000 (always Permifted)
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m...Filling tevet [gJ (one place may be a decimal point)

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9.5 lnterrogation of Status
Command: S (always permitted)

Response: Snnttthmkrf
n...Current measurement or test number
at interval measurement and calibration = 1
No measurement or accuracy check active = 0

t. ..Current measuring time

at calibration, accuracy check, no measrrement or
measurement interruPted = 0

h...Operating status
0 = Remote Mode
1 = ManualMode
2 = System error

m...Operating mode
0 = Measurement Mode
1 = Measurement procedure with preselected time [k/t ]
2 = Measurement procedure with preselected time tgl
3 = Max/min meaiurement procedure with preselected time [tgA]
4 = Max/min measnrement procedure with preselected time [gJ
5 = Standby Mode
5 = Accuracy check
7 = Interval measurement
8 = Calibration
G = Measurement procedure with preselected weight [tellJ
H = Measurement procedure with preselected weight [gl
V = Max/min meai*emer',t procedure with preselected weight [kel''l
W = Max/min measurelnent procedure with preselected weight [gl

k...Calibration status
0 = Calibrated
1 = Not calibrated

r...0 = Ready
t = Filling
2 = Filling with error: filling rate < 20 kg'tr
3 = Ackn6wledgement (result of calibration, measurement, etc.) is expected
(only in the Remote Mode with reply)
4 = Fuel meter should be emptied (only at calibration)

f ...Filling level
0 = Error: filling level < 0 g
1 .. .8 = Filling level in l6-steps (3 a 3A filling level)
9 = Error: fuel meter overfilled

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9,6 Filling Valve Control E
Open Filling Valve (filling-up processwill be started)
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Command: T

Intemrpts any rneasurement being catried out at the time and opens the filling valve

Terminates standby
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Response: T
or N
Conunandaccepted r
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Filling-up not possible (system error,lvlanual Mode
calibration or accrracy check)

Glose Filling Valve (terminates filling-up process)

Command: U

Terminates any curr€nt filling process

t
Terminates standby
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Response:
or lI
Command accepted
Stop not possible (system error or Manual Mode) tt
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Weight

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tl Command: Anntt t start measurenrent procedure with preselected time, result in kgltr

lI or

or

or
Bnnttt
Gnnm
Hnnnriln
Start measurernent procedure with preselected time, result in g

Start measurement procedure with prcselected weight, result

Start measurement prccedure with preselected weight, result in g

n...Number of measurements (0=unlimited, up to 99)

in ke41

lr t...Measuring time [0.1 s]

Mnimurru* mean signal delaytime Tv +2
(= 6 [0.t s] at standard setfing)

tI Maximurn 999 [0.1sI

m...Measuring weight (1...999 g)

At an adequate filling leveL the first measur€ment will be started immediately (see
Chapter 7.4.5).

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Terminates standby

- Deletes error: filling rate < 20 kg4r

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Responses for Protocolwith Reply

Y
N
Command accepted or

Measurement not possible (system error, Manual Mode, calibration,

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accuracy check, rneasurement or Standby Command not executed yet)

If a measurement result is available, it will be sent:

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Annt,ttvrrvrrv Measurement result of the n-th individual measurement
It
or Bnntttrurmurun
or Gnntttvrrvrrv _tt-
lr
orHnntttlmmmml
or Error message n...Current measurement number
t...Measuring time [0.1 s]
v...Mean consumption [ke4]
m...Quantity consumed [g]
(v, n: one place may be a decimal point) !r
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The result must be acknowledged by the computer within,5 seconds:

y
Send (acknowledgement), otherwise the result will be repeated up to four times.
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If the repetitions are not aclnowledged either, the lManual Mode
be sent.
will be activated and e will
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In,case of multiple measurenrents, the next measurement will be started only after an
acknowledgement has been received.

Responses for Protocol without Reply

N Measurement not possible (system error, Manual Mode, calibration,

accuracy check, measurement or Standby Command not executed yet)
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If a measurement result is available, it will be sent:

ifnntttv\n rv
or Bnntttruruumr
Measurement result of the n-th individual measurement
h
or Gnntttv\nryv l[,.',',
or Hnnttbrmrnnm i

or Error message n.. .Current measurement number rt

t...Measuring time [0.1 sl
v.. .Mean consumption [tgh].
m...Quantity consumed [g]
(v,u one place maybe a decimal point)

ln case of multiple measurements, the interrral between two measurements will be mean
signal delay time T" + 0.1 s (= 0.5 s at standard setting), except when a filling prccess
had to be slipped in.

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a Error messages for both protocol types are identical (measurement procedure will be
terminated)

k8800014003 Fuel meter overfilled

_l k8800014004 Filling level < 0 g
kEEoo014007 Filling rate < 20 k8a

J k...Identifier of the measurement (A, B, G or H)

9.8 Maximum/Minimum Measurement Procedure with

Preselected Time or Weight
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Command: Cnnttt Start measurement procedure with preselected time, result in ke,tr

J or Dnnttt Start measurement procedure

or vnnnurmr Start measurement

with preselected time, result in g

procedure with preselected weight, result in kg'fr

_l or Wnnrunm Start measurernent procedure with preselected weight, result in g

'1 n...Number of measurements (0=unlimited, up to 99)

t...Measuring time [0.1 sl
_J Minimurru mean signal delay time T" + 2
(= 6 [0.1 s] at standard setting)

j Maximunu 999 [0.1 s]

m...Measuring weight 0...999 g)

- At an adequate filling level, the first measurement will be started immediately (see
I Chapter 7.4.5).

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- The interval betrareen two measurements will be mean signal delay time Tr, + 0.1 s,
except when a filling process had to be slipped in.

- Terminates standby

- Deletes error: filling rate < 20 k84

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Description ol the Serial lnterface With 733-Protocol

Responses for Protocol with RePIY

Y Command accepted or
IJ
N Measurement not possible (systern error, Manual Mode, calibration,
accuracy check, nrcasurement or Standby Command not executed yet)

After completion of the measurement procedure the following message will be

sent:
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Cnntttvvvrrv Measurement result with maximt rm consunption [tcelh]
orDnntttmmurn
orVnntttwwv
or Wnntttmnrurun
or Error message n.. .Measurement number
t...Measuring time [0.1 sJ
v. . .Mean consumption [rs4l] of this measurement
m...Quantity consumed [gJ at this measurement
(v, m: one place may be a decimal point)

The result must be acknowledged by the comPuter within 5 seconds:

fund y (acknowledgement), otherwise the result will be repeated up to four times.

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If the repetitions are not aclnowledged either, the Manual Mode will be activated and
will be sent.
Q
J
After acl.nowledgement the measur€rnent result with minimum consumption will be sent.

Cnntttvrrnrv Measurement rcsult with minimum consumption [tgzrr]

or Dnntttnrrmumn
orVnntttv\rnnr
or Wnntttnnrmnun
or Error message n. ..Measurement number
1
t...Measuring time [0.1 s)
v...Mean consumption [kc4l] of this measurement
m...Quantity consumed [g) at this measurement {
(v,m: one place maybe a decimal point)
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The result mustbe acknowledged by the computer within 5 seconds: -Tr

Send y (acknowledgement), otherwise the result will be repeated up to four times.

If the repetitions are not aclnowledged eithel the Manual Mode will be activated and Q will
D.
be sent.

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After acl.nowledgement the man consumption fgfil over all measru€ments will be
calculared and sent as measurement result.
t
C00tttwrrv Measurement result calculated on the basis of
menn consumpo:*_F*t
or D00tttnurursurr
tt
- or V0 0tttvrrrrrrv
orW00tttmnsmrn
or Error message t...Measuring time [0.1 sl
v. . .Mean consumption [kc,fi I
rn. . .Quantity consumed [gl
(v, m: one place may be a decimal point)

The measurement result must be acknowledged by the computer within 5 seconds:

Send v (acknowledgement), otherwise the result will be repeated up to four times.

If the repetitions are not acknowledged either, the Manual Mode will be activated and Q wiil
be sent.

Responses for Protocol without Reply

I
N Measurement not possible (system error, Manual Mode, calibration,
accuracy check, measurenent or Standby Command not executed yet)

After completion of the measur€ment procedure, the following message will be sent

T C00ttturvrrv Measurement result calculated on the basis of

mean conslumpo:*_t**t
or D00tttruruuun
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or V00tttvtrrrrrv
or I{00tttrrmuun _tt_

or Enor message t...Measuring time [0.1 s]

v...Mean consumption [ks4l]
m...Quanfity consumed [g]
(v, m: one place may be a decimal point)
t
I The measurement procedure is completed. However, as long as no other commands are
sent, the measurement results with maximurn and minimum consumption can be
interrogated with the following commands.
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Send:

t c0 000 0 Interrogation of measurement result with

mafimum consumption FgAl
or D00000
or v00000 Note: The same identifier (C, D, V or W)
or W00000 as at the start of the measurement must be selected.

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Response:

N Latest response was not mean consumption

Cnntttwvrrv Measurernent result with mnximumconsumption [ke],1

or Dnntttnumurrrr
or Vnntttwnrv
or Wnntttnnurcrurr n. ..Measurernent number
t...Measuring time [0.1 sl
v. . .Mean consumption [ks,f1]
n...Quantity consumed lgl
(v, m: one place may be a decimal point)

Send:

c00 000 Interrogation of measurement result with

minimum consumption [kelh]
or D00000
or v00000 Note: The same identifier (C, D, V orW)
or w00000 as at the start of the measurement must be selected-

Response:

N Latest response was not [ulximum consumption

Cnntttw\ rv Measurement result with minimum consumption ft edl
or Dnntttnumrmun
Or Vnntttvrrwv
or WnnLttnurumur n. ..Measurement number
t...Measuring time [0.1 sl
v...Mean consumption [ke,fi ]
n...Quantity consumed lgl
(v, m: one place may be a decimal point)

Any further interrogations will be responded with N .

O Error rnessages for both protocol types are identical (measurement procedure will be
terminated)

k8800014003 Fuel meter overfilled

k8E00014004 Filling level < 0 g
k8E00014007 Filling rate < 20 keA

k...Identifier of measurement (C, D, V or W)

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Start lnterval Measurement
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Command: iI
=.I
- Terminates standby
- Deletes error: filling rate < 20 k84r
E - Starts interval measurement

Response: iI Command accepted

orN Measurement not possible (system error, Manual Mode,
- calibration, accuracy check, measurerent, Standby Command
not executed yet or filling process)

Stop lnterval Measurement

-
Command: K (stops interval measurement)

Ii Response: N Interval nrcasurement not active

or KtttttnrrmrmnwvrrvLl-Lll Resultof intervalmeasurernent
t...Measuring time [0.1 sl
i- rn...Quantity consumed since start [g]
v...Mean consumption since start [kcA]
i 1. . .Instantaneous value [kgfi]
(m, v, 1: one place may be a decimal point)

t or Error message

lnterrogation of lntermediate Values

J During the interval measurement, intermediate results may be interrrcgated.

Send: r
-
_: Response: N Interval measurement not active

.1 or Itttttsnuurrrrvtrwvlllll Intermediate result

t...Measuring time since start [0.1 s]
rn...Quantity consumed since start [gl
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j or Error message
v...Mean consumption since start [k84]
l...Instantaneous value [ke,t ]
(m, v, 1: one place may be a decimal point)

T
O Error messages (end of measurement)

q kt,tttt1403vrryyvIl111 Fuelmeteroverfilled
kttttt1404vyrnrv11111 Filling level < 0 g
kttttt140SwrrrnrvLl1l1 Measurement terminatedby filling Process
ktt,ttt1407v'rrrw11111 Filling rate < 20 k8,1t
t...Measuring time from start to error [0.1 s]
_l v...Mean consumption from start to error [ke41]
l...Instantaneous value [kgA]
(v, 1: one place may be a drimal point)

k...Identifier (I or K)

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9.10 Standby
Command: E
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Deletes error: <20kph

filling rate

Activates Standby Mode

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Y command accepted or f I
N Not possible (systerr error, Manual Mode, calibration, accuracy check, f I
measurement or Standby Command not executed yet) I

If the fuel meter is ready for measurement and the filling level lies above the refilling
threshold, the following message will be sent - I
f

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Standby Command executed
or Error message

Responses for Protocol without Reply

N Not possible (system error, Manual Mode, calibration, accuracy check,

measurement or Standby Command not executed yet) J
if the fuel meter is ready for measurement and the filling level lies above the refilling

I
threshold, the following message will be sent:

80000000000 StandbyCommandexecuted
or Error message

O Error messages for both protocol types (Standby will be terminated)

E8800014003 Fuel meter overfilled

t-"
88800014004 Filling level < 0 g
88800014007 il1
Filling rate < 20 ke4.r
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9.11 Accuracy Check

Command: Fnn000
n...Number of checks (1...99)

- Terminates standby
- Deletes error: filling rate < 20 kga
- Starts accuracy check

- Response for Protocolwith RePIY

Y Command accepted or
- N Not possible (systern error, Manual Mode, calibration,
accuracy check, measurement or Standby Command
not executed yet)
:
If a test result is available, it will be sent:

Fnn000mrmurrrr Result of the n-th check

r- or Error message
n.. .Current test number
m...Measured change in weight [gJ
rl (one place may be a decimal Point)

The test result must be aclnowledged by the computer within 5 seconds:

! Send v (acknowledgement), otherwise the result will be repeated up to four times.

If therepetitions arenotaclcrowledgedeither, theManualModewillbe activated andQ win

be sent.

After acknowledgement the accuracy check may be carried out again until the
preselected number is reached.

Response for Protocol without Reply

!D Not possible (system errot Manual Mode, calibration,

accuracy check, measurement or Standby Command
not executed yet)
t
If a test result is available, it will be sent:

Fnn0 0 Onnurursu Result of the n-th check

I or Error message
n. . .Current test number
m...Measured change inweight [g]
(one place may be a decimal point)

The accuracy check will be carried out again until the preselected number is reached.

Error messages for both protocol types (checking procedure has been aborted)

FEE0 00 14 0 01 Gain Test fault

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FE800014003 Fuel meter overfilled
F8E00014004 Filling level < 0 g

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Correction of Sensitivity

l{iththe fgilolving command the sensitivity can be corrected automatically following an

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accuracy check

Command: O Correcb amplification

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Response: O

N
Command was accepted

Not possible (system enor, Manual Mode, calibration, accuracy

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check, measurement, Standby Command not executed yet or
no valid test result) J
9.12 Calibration j
Comrnand: z

Terminates standby
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Deletes error: filling rate < 20 kEA

Stare calibration procedure

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Response for Protocolwith Reply

y Command accepted or
I
N Not possible (system error, Manual Mode, calibration,
accuracy check, measurement or Standby Command J
not executed yet) 1

After completion of calibration the calibration resultwill be senf

Z11 I L lhhtrhhwnnr eeeee Calibration result 1

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or Enror message

1.. .Fictitious overflow threshold [gl at,,empty,'

h...Fictitious overflow threshold [g] at "hali-fuIl"
v...Fictitious overflow threshold lgl at "fuII.
e...Mean sensitivity [mv/g]
(I, h,v and e: oneplacemaybe a decimal point)

The fictitious overflow thresholds will be calculaed on the basis of the sensitivity
measured at the respective filling levels.
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The result must be acknowledged by the computer within 5 seconds: t
Send y, otherwise the result will be repeated up to four times.

Lf
the r-ePetitions arc not acknowledged either, the Manual Mode will be activated and
Q will be sent

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N Not possible (systerr error, Manual Mode, calibration,

accuracy check, measurenrent or Standby Command
_l not executed yet)

J After completion of calibration the calibration result will be sent:

ZLllllhhhhhwrrrrveeeee
or Error message
Calibration result

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1...Fictitious overflow threshold fgl at "empty'

h...Fictitious overflow threshold lgl at "half-full"
v...Fictitious overflow threshold [gl at "full"
J e. .,Mean sensitivity [mvlgl
(1, h, v and s one place may be a decimal point)

The fictitious overflow thresholds will be calculated on the basis of the sensitivity
_l measured at the respective filling levels.

a Error messages for both protocol types (calibration has been aborted)
J 28E00014001
28E00014003
Gain Test fault
Fuel meter overfilled

J 2E800014007 Filling rate < 20 keA

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9.13 Error Messages t
All e-rror messages that may occur in the 733-protocol are summarized below. Only
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significant digits (error numbers) of the Command String are indicated for each message.

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141003

1,4f/O4

141005 Interval measurement aborted due to filling process

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Description of Functions
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J This option provides for an analog/digrtal interface for simple coupling with measuring
data acquisition systems.

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Digital inputs will be sampled with a nominal l0 Hz. As the load
I
of the controller may vary (e.g. due to the serial RS232 interface),
-J lower acquisition rates may also occur.
The maximum response time or the minimum length of pulse,
respectively, is 250 ms.

O Dgital input STBY: always effective

a
Change off -+ on: aborts possibly running procedures
sets Manual Mode
activates Stand-by Mode
opens the filling valve
T (exceptions: see Chapter. 7.4.7 FillingValve Control)

Change on -+ off: aborts possibly running procedures

I sets Manual Mode
activates Measurement Mode (terminates Stand-by Mode)

a Analog output OUT (reference potential: GND)

DAC-output 0...10V
Output frequency 10Hz
For scaling see AK-protocol: EOPA or AOPA
The value to be shown on the DAC will be deermined by digital inpub M and RESULT.
The validity of the DAC-signal will be shown by digital output VAL1D.

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O Digital inputs M and RESULT

Both inputs remain always effective. They definewhichvalue will be outputat the DAC.

RESULT filling level [gl

intermediate result intermediate result

tkc4'1 tgl

latest measurement latest measurement

result [ksh] i result [gJ

Nofe

The insfantaneous valueVc/nj is calculated from the change of the filling level inside
the measuring vessel during the parameterized differentiating time (i.e. it corresponds
to the effective filling rate during filling). If the instantaneous value does not correspond
to the actual consumption, digital output VALID is set to off. DIL switch 55 selects if the
instantaneous value is output at analog out only if it corresponds to the consumption
(S5 = on) or if it is output at any time (S5 = off).

Le. 55 = on: the value at analog out corresponds to the actual consumption [tg,l'] UALID
= on) or to the lastmeasured consumption (VALID = off).

The intermediafe /esurf is the average consumption [k&i] or the quantity consumed [g]
since Start (,'GATE" off -r signal-edge on).

The /afesf measurement result is the average consumption [te,fi] or the quanitv
consumed [g] of the latest measurement, even if it was aborted. The corresponding
measuring time is the latest GATE-on-time.

O Digital outputVAL|D

off: Analog output not valid or only conditionally valid

- if RESULT = off (instantaneous value or filling level) during filling,
damping time, calibration. ..
- if RESULT = on during the measurement (intennediate resu-lt)
- signal value outside the DAC-scaling
- signal value set directly (see AK-protokol soaC)
on: Analog output valid

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O Digital output ERROR
(see also Chapter. 11.2 Error Messages)

off: no errors

on: one or several erlors

a Digital output GATE

- off: no measurement active

rt
on: nreasurement active (on time = measuring time)

_l O Dgialouqut READY
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off: digital input GATE-IN ineffective

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on: start of an interval measurement at GATE-IN possible

O DigitalinputGATE-IN
t
Change off + on: only effective when digital output READY = on
start interval measurement

Note
T minimal measuring time (see Chapter. 7.3 Parameter Settings)
Pay attention to response time:
signal-edge off -+ on at digital output GATE
defines the actual start of the measurement

Change on -+ off: only effective if an interval measur€ment started at digital

I input GATF-IN is active
stops the interval measur€ment

t Nofe
minimal measuring time (see Chapter. 7.3 Parameter Settings)
Pay attention to response time:
signal-edge off + on at digital output GATE
L defines the actual end of the measurement
Itwill also indicate a premahre abortion of the
interval measurement (e.g. due to filling).

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O Pinassignmentof interface cable

V+
STBY
GATE IN
RESULT
M
V-
OUT
GND

ERROR
:
VALID
:
READY
:
gArE :
GUARD
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AIYIL 733s FuerMeter Errors: Causes and Remedies

11. Errors: Causes and Remedies

1-

11.1 Faulty Supply Voltage - No LED Emits Light

o Check the supply voltage: 24 V + 0.5 V

o Check the fuse (see Chapter tS.t)

11.2 Error Messages

Protocol Designation Comments

AK 733

1 Check srxn error EEPROM faulty or voltage drop

during a write'cycle
(At a check sun error the parameters
T are set to standard values, whereby a Check parameters and recalibrate fuel
900 g-version with a rninimum meter
sensitivity is assumed for safety
t reasons)

2 RS232-Error Check interface parameters (baud

(data format error, rate, 1 startbit,l stopbit, S databits, no
t overflow inputbuffer)

14003 Fuel meter overfilled

(overfl ow-threshold surpassed)

1€01 Gain-test-malfunction Ensure a zero consumption (see

- (weights measured before and after Chapter 11.4) or lower filling level
the gain-test differ from each other or
filling level [g] plus calibration weight
surpa ss the overflow-threshold)

Accuracy check not passed (deviation Mostly due to temperature course of

> t2 [tziooo]) the fuel meter

Carry out sensitivity correction or

calibration

i Fuel meter not calibrated i e.g. after a change in gain

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I t+oo+ I Filling level < 0 g j Ctrect fuel feed line

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Protocol Designation Comrnents

AK 733

8 1,4007 Filling rate < 20 kgA. Check fuel feed line

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1,1005 Interval measurernent aborted e.g. filling process

The followint errors describe system errors. In case of system errors, only interrogation commands and
the reset-command are still possible. The filling valve rernains closed and the fuel meter is switched to
the bypass-mode.
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AK

9
Pnctocol

733
Designation

EEPROM writing or reading error

Comments

Component defective (-+ Service)

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10

11

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Interrupt-enor

Software-error

Calibration motor timeout

Contoller defective (-r service)

-+ Service

Check calibration equipment (motor,

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13 Filling valve timeout Check fuel feed line and filling valve

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(Filling end not reached after five
minutes)

14 Temperature fault Check ambient temperature 0...50' C

(measured temperature < -5o C or
> +70'C)
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15 Supply volage fault
(measured supply voltage < 22 Y or
Check supply voltage 24+ 0.5V
,T
>26V)

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11.3 Overfilling the Measuring Vessel

Possible causes Comments

Leaky filling valve Exchange of magnet armature with seal

Filling rate too high Throttle inlet

Wrong setting of remaining quantity Check remaining quantity

(see Chapter t5.+)

Weight version (overflow-threshold) Check system parameters (see Chapter 7.3

wrongly parameterized Parameterizing Possibilities and
Chapter 8.5 Setting Command )

Faulty sensor signal Check centricity of counter-electrode,

Check connection cable,
CAP/DC-converter or controller
defective

11.4 Fuel Meter Fails To Fill Up

?
t Possible cause Comments

Filling valve cannot open Overpressure in supply line

I (> 0.8 bar)
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Incompletely loosened transport locks Loosen transport locks
.D

Calibration equipment wrongly set Adjust calibration equipment

(see Chapter 15.2)

Wrong setting of remaining quantity Check remaining quantity

(see Chapter 15.4)

Faulty sensor signal Check centricity of counter-electrode,

Check connection cable,
CAP/DC-converter or controller J,

It defective
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Fuel is Consumed or Supplied :t
Cause Comments
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Temperature changes in the measuring
circuit (e.9. expansion of fuel through
radiant heat from the engine)

Leakages in the measuring circuit

(feed and retum line)

Leaking filling valve Exchange of magnet armature with seal IJ

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11.6 lnsufficient Reproducibility at the Accuracy Check

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Cause Comments

Inadequate quantity of damping oil Check filling level in the damper

(see Chapter 6.2) I

Old damping oil Observe maintenance interval - change

dampine oil

Calibration equipment wrongly set

Contact between calibration weight and

measuring vessel

to counter-electrode is not freely

Cable
Adjust calibration equipment
(see Chapter 15.2)

Center calibration weight I

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movable (e.g. in contact with the f
controller cable)
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Filling level not constant see Chapter 11.5
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Warming-up time not observed or -I
housing lidopen (draftof air,variations in
,
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Linearity of fuel meter unsatisfactory Calibrate fuel meter

(result dependent on filling level)

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11.7 lnsufficient Reproducibility of Measurement Results

Cause Comments

Air in the fuel lines of the measuring Deaerate

circuit

ql Fuel in the overflow (or venting system) - E rpty overflow or venting lines, observe
there is no connection between the inside admissible counter-pressure and
of the measuring vessel and the ambient adrnissible pressure of venting lines
(see Chapter 17. Technical Data)
Pressure

Formation of vapour bubbles in the See Chapter 4. Integration of the Fuel

measwement circuit Meter into the Test Bed, avoid sections
with under-pressure in the measuring
circuit, possibly lower fuel temperaturc

Fuel temperatue in the measuring circuit See Chapter 4. Integration of the Fuel
variable (".9. measuring circuit Meter into the Test Bed, condition fuel
temperature not equal to feed temperature
temperature)

Wrong quantity of damping oil Check filling level in damper

(see Chapter 5.2)

r Old damping oil Observe maintainance interval -

change damping oil
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Calibration equipment wrongly set Adjust calibration equipment
I (see Chapter 15.2)

- Contact between calibration weight and Center calibration weight

measuring vessel

Cable to counter-electrode is not freely

movable (e.9. contact with controller
cable)

Warm-up time not observed or hinged

cover open (draft of air, variations in
temperature)
D

Linearity of fuel meter unsatisfactory Calibrate fuel meter

(result is dependent on filling level)

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 AIYIL 733s FuerMeter System Parts

12. System Parts

Cable to
counter-electrode Bending spring

Tare weight Balance arm Mounting spring of

measuring vessel

Filling and
Calibrating
emptying
device
damping oil
Calibration
weight

Gable to
Hydraulic controller
cushioning device
Measuring vessel
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14.1 General
The fuel meter 7335 is basically maintenance-free. However, it is recommended to check the
accuracy of the fuel meter in regular intervals - see Chapter 7.4.9.

I The maintenance instmctions indicated below primarily serve to avoid, to a large extent,
unexpected failures of the measuring device.
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The plunger-seal consists of high-quality sealing material KALREZ), which ensues
resistance for all fuels.
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material at the seat; in addition, a large number of switching cycles will cause a local
"hardening" of the seal and, consequently, leakages.
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- No consumption or filling with simultaneous mass increase in the measuring vessel

1 - Overfilling the measuring vessel

Recommended exchange interval: once Per year

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Order-No.: MM0389

14.3 Damping Oil

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The damping oil is a fully synthetic oil whose viscosity ensures a stable damping
characteristic.

Indicators for old damping oil: insufficient reproducibility of results at measurements or the
accuracy check

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- Fully remove old damping oil (draw off with syringe)

- - Fill in new damping oil (see also Chapter 6.2)

Recommended exchange interval: once per year

Order-No.: 801042

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14.4 Spring Elements

Due to highest demands on the spring elernents with regard to linearity, freedom from
hysteresis and working accuracy, spring elements, bending spring and vessel suspension
are made of high-quality, but not stainless spring steel.

It is recommended to re-preserve the tr,vo springs, in the insalled position, every 2 years.

Oils with
a vaseline-base are rather appropriate preservatives, as e.g. SHELL ENSIS FLUID
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The fuse will be destroyed by a faulty polarization of the supply voltage or by an overvoltage
(> ca. 28 V).

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opening the hinged cover of the fuel meter.
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and the lower stop are identical - see Fig. 15-1, Detail A.
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o Lower the calibration weight by pressing the key switch downward - keep pressing the
key switch - Dll-switch 8 must be set to ON!

I a After loosening the terminal screws, shift lifting device until the distances to the
calibration weight and to the top face of vessel are identical - see Fig. 15-1, Detail B.

-l Tighten terminal screws, release key switch and set Dll,-switch to initial position.

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Centricity of Sensor Card), please contact the service
station.
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and the lower stop are identical - see Fig. 15-2, Detail A.

_l o Loosen only the fastening screws

o Shift the left side of the sensor card downward or upward, respectively, unit the sensor

_l signal equals 0 + 200 mV (coarse setting after exchange of sensbr cardi.

The sensor signal can be measured e.g. with a digital volt meter on the controller card
between test points 3 and 5, or it can be interrogated in the AK-pnrtocol with ASER.
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Set baud rate (see Chapter 8.1)

, - Display on the terminal: message line

ASER 0 N N 585.57 0.000 # # # 2.L432:- 24.tg 24.0e

-l Filling level [g] Sensor signal [V]

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(900 g fuel meter: 350 g; 1800 g fuel meter: 450 g)

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a If necessary a filling level of 0 g must be adjusted by displacing the tare weight.

a If a filling level of 0 g cannot be adjusted with the tare weight, adjust the sensor card in
vertical direction until 0 +20 g is reached.

O Calibrate again and then check the residual mass anew

15.5 DAC Adjusternent (Option lnterface 7330L03)

O Connect terminal to the RS232-interface
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O Set baud rate (see Chapter 8.1)

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Measure voltage between analog output OUT and the reference potential GND and
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: Sensitivity and fi = 10.12 % of the fuel mass withdrawn
linearity deviation
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ADC-resolution
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established depending on the fuel mass withdrawn:

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Temperature Drift *200 PPrI!/"C

Changes in ambient temperature of more than 6o C as compared to the latest calibration

(sensitivity correction) may already result in a measurement error of 0.12 %.

In case of changes in ambient temperatue exceeding 6" C it is therefore recommended to

carry out an accuracy check followed by a sensitivity correction.
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Range of Ambient Temperature 0...+60" C without condensation

Admissible Fuel Temperature -10...+70' C

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Maximum Pressure Drop in Venting Line 0.5 mbar at a ilrass flow of 400W

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