AIR FLOW AND VELOCITY TRANSMITTERS INSTALLATION

DPT-Flow Series INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION WARNING
Thank you for choosing an HK Instruments DPT-Flow series air flow • READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
transmitter. The DPT-Flow series is intended for use in commercial ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS
environments. The DPT-Flow measures air flow, velocity and differ- DEVICE.
ential pressure. It is designed to be used in combination with air flow • Failure to observe safety information and comply with
measuring probes (i.e. FloXact), dampers or with centrifugal fans instructions can result in PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND/OR
that provide differential pressure connections and K-values. PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• To avoid electrical shock or damage to equipment, disconnect
The DPT-Flow series of air flow transmitters is comprised of DPT- power before installing or servicing and use only wiring with
Flow-1000, DPT-Flow-2000, DPT-Flow-5000 and DPT-Flow-7000 insulation rated for full device operating voltage.
with measurement ranges of 0–1000 Pa, 0–2000 Pa, 0–5000 Pa and • To avoid potential fire and/or explosion do not use in potentially
0–7000 Pa respectively. All models come with display and manual flammable or explosive atmospheres.
pushbutton zero point calibration. Optional autozero calibration is • Retain these instructions for future reference.
also available. • This product, when installed, will be part of an engineered
system whose specifications and performance characteristics
are not designed or controlled by HK Instruments. Review
APPLICATIONS applications and national and local codes to assure that the
installation will be functional and safe. Use only experienced and
DPT-Flow series devices are commonly used in HVAC/R systems for: knowledgeable technicians to install this device.
• air flow monitoring across centrifugal fans and blowers
• in-duct air flow monitoring
• VAV applications

SPECIFICATIONS
Performance Flow output scale (select via menu): Electrical connections:
Accuracy (from applied pressure): 4-screw terminal block
Models 1000 and 2000: Units Range Wire: 0.2–1.5 mm2 (16–24 AWG)
Pressure < 125 Pa = 1 % + ±2 Pa m3/s 0.025-50 Cable entry:
Pressure > 125 Pa = 1 % + ±1 Pa Strain relief: M16
m3/hr 100-200,000
Models 5000 and 7000: Knockout : 16 mm
Pressure < 125 Pa = 1.5 % + ±2 Pa cfm 50-100,000 Pressure fittings
Pressure > 125 Pa = 1.5 % + ±1 Pa Male ø 5.0 mm and 6.3 mm
l/s 25-50,000
(Accuracy specifications include: general accuracy,
linearity, hysteresis, long term m/s 1-100 Electrical
stability, and repetition error) f/min 200-20,000
Voltage:
Overpressure: Circuit: 3-wire (V Out, 24 V, GND)
Proof pressure: 25 kPa Input: 24 VAC or VDC, ±10 %
Measuring element:
Burst pressure: 30 kPa Output: 0–10 V / 2-10 V, selectable via jumper
MEMS, no flow-through
Zero point calibration: Power consumption: <1.0 W
Environment:
Automatic autozero or -40C model: <4.0 W when <0 °C
Operating temperature: -20...50 °C,
manual pushbutton Resistance minimum: 1 kΩ
-40C model: -40...50 °C
Response time: Current:
Models with autozero calibration: -5...50 °C
1.0−20 s, selectable via menu Circuit: 3-wire (mA Out, 24 V, GND)
Temperature compensated range 0…50 °C
Input: 24 VAC or VDC, ±10 %
Storage temperature: -40...70 °C,
Technical Specifications Humidity: 0 to 95 % rH, non condensing
Output: 4–20 mA, selectable via jumper
Media compatibility: Power consumption: <1.2 W
Dry air or non-aggressive gases -40C model: <4.2 W when <0 °C
Physical
Pressure units (select via menu): Maximum load: 500 Ω
Dimensions:
Pa, kPa, mbar, inWC, mmWC, psi Minimum load: 20 Ω
Case: 90.0 x 95.0 x 36.0 mm
Pressure output scale (select via menu): Weight:
150 g
Conformance
Meets requirements for:
DPT-Flow-1000 DPT-Flow-2000 DPT-Flow-5000 DPT-Flow-7000 Mounting:
CE: UKCA:
2 each 4.3 mm screw holes, one slotted
Pa 100-1,000 200-2,000 500-5,000 700-7,000 EMC: 2014/30/EU S.I. 2016/1091
Materials:
kPa 0.1-1.0 0.2-2.0 0.5-5.0 0.7-7.0 RoHS: 2011/65/EU S.I. 2012/3032
Case: ABS
WEEE: 2012/19/EU S.I. 2013/3113
mbar 1-10 2.0-20 5.0-50 7.0-70 Lid: PC
Protection standard:
mmWC 10-100 20-200 50-500 70-700
IP54
inWC 0.4-4.0 0.8-8.0 2.0-20 2.5-30 Display
2-line display (12 characters/line)
Line 1: Volume or velocity measurement
Flow units (select via menu):
Line 2: Pressure measurement
Volume: m3/s, m3/hr, cfm, l/s, none
Size: 46.0 x 14.5 mm
Velocity: m/s, ft/min

RoHS
COMPLIANT

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 SCHEMATICS INSTALLATION
1) Mount the device in the desired location (see step 1).
2) Open the lid and route the cable through the strain relief and
connect the wires to the terminal block(s) (see step 2).
3) The device is now ready for configuration.

Connection for display WARNING! Apply power only after the device is properly wired.

Menu buttons Terminal block

Pressure
sensor
SELECT
LED
STEP 1: MOUNTING THE DEVICE
UP

1) Select the mounting location (duct, wall, panel).

PRESSURE
V OUT
DOWN FLOW
P OUT 2) Use the device as a template and mark the screw holes.
ZERO 24 V Current 3) Mount with appropriate screws.
Out
GND Voltage

Figure 1a - Surface mounting

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
90.0 36.0

77.0
71.5

53.0

95.0

Figure 1b - Mounting orientation

4.3

YES NO NO

Figure 1c - Application connections

The pressure tubes are connected to a flow measurement probe (i.e. FloXact), or to the
measurement ports specified by the fan manufacturer. Please see the FloXact installation
guide or the fan manufacturer’s technical specifications for more information.

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 STEP 2: WIRING DIAGRAMS CONFIGURATION CONTINUED
For CE compliance, a properly grounded shielding cable is required. 3) If Common probe selected: select measurement units used in the
1) Unscrew the strain relief and route the cable. formula (aka Formula unit) (i.e. l/s)
2) Connect the wires as shown in figure 2a and 2b.
3) Tighten the strain relief. SELECT

FORMULA UNIT
Figure 2a - Wiring diagram: Volume flow output
l/s UP

DOWN

0–10 V / 2-10 V / 4–20 mA

V OUT 4) Select K-value
a. If manufacturer selected in step 2:
P OUT
Each fan has a specific K-value. Select the K-value from fan manufac-
24 V turer’s specifications.
+ Power supply
24 VDC / 24 VAC
GND
Manufacturer: K-value:
Fläktwoods k = 0.3...99
Rosenberg k = 37...800
Figure 2b - Wiring diagram: Pressure output
Nicotra-Gebhardt k = 50...4700
Comefri k = 10...2000
V OUT Ziehl k = 10...1500
0–10 V / 2-10 V / 4–20 mA
P OUT ebm-papst k = 10...1500
24 V Gebhardt k = 50...4700
+ Power supply Nicotra k = 50...5300
24 VDC / 24 VAC
GND
b. If Common probe selected in step 1:
Each common probe has a specific K-value. Select the K-value from
common probe manufacturer’s specifications.
Pressure

Figure 2c - Output mode selection

Available K-value range: 0.001...9999.000
Flow

SELECT
Jumper installed to the two upper pins on the left side: K-VALUE
Current output selected for flow 9000.000 UP

DOWN

Jumper installed to the two lower pins on the left side:

Voltage output selected for flow 5) Select pressure unit for display and output: Pa, kPa, mbar, inWC or
mmWC
SELECT

Jumper installed to the two upper pins on the right side: PRESS.UNIT
Current output selected for pressure Pa UP

DOWN

6) Pressure output scale (p OUT). Select pressure output scale to

Jumper installed to the two lower pins on the right side: improve output resolution.
Voltage output selected for pressure

DPT-Flow-1000 DPT-Flow-2000 DPT-Flow-5000 DPT-Flow-7000

100–1000 Pa 200–2000 Pa 500–5000 Pa 700–7000 Pa
STEP 3: CONFIGURATION 0.1–1.0 kPa 0.2–2.0 kPa 0.5–5.0 kPa 0.7–7.0 kPa
1) Activate the device Menu by pushing the select button for 2 1.0–10 mbar 2.0–20 mbar 5.0–50 mbar 7.0–70 mbar
seconds 10–100 mmWC 20–200 mmWC 50–500 mmWC 70-700 mmWC
2) Select the functioning mode of the flow meter: 0.4–4.0 inWC 0.8–8.0 inWC 2.0–20 inWC 2.5–30 inWC
- Select Manufacturer when connecting DPT-Flow to a fan with
pressure measurement points SELECT

- Select Common probe when using DPT-Flow with a common P OUTPUT MAX
measurement probe that follows the formula: 2000 Pa UP

DOWN
q = k ∙ √∆P (i.e. FloXact)

SELECT 7) Select flow unit for display and output:

MANUFACTURER Flow volume: m3/s, m3/h, cfm, l/s, none
Common probe UP
Velocity: m/s, f/min
DOWN

SELECT SELECT

FLOW UNIT
Common probe Flakt Woods UP m3/s UP

DOWN DOWN

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 CONFIGURATION CONTINUED STEP 4: ZEROING THE DEVICE CONTINUED
8) Output mode: Select output voltage 0-10 V or 2-10 V. By 2) Autozero calibration
selecting 2-10 V you gain ability to detect if the wire is broken. If the device includes the optional autozero circuit, no action is re-
quired.
SELECT

OUTPUT MODE
0-10V UP Autozero calibration (-AZ) is an autozero function in the form of an au-
DOWN
tomatic zeroing circuit built into the PCB board. The autozero calibra-
tion electronically adjusts the transmitter zero at predetermined time
9) Flow output scale (V OUT): Select flow output scale to improve
intervals (every 10 minutes). The function eliminates all output signal
output resolution.
Vout drift due to thermal, electronic or mechanical effects, as well as the need
Unit: Range: for technicians to remove high and low pressure tubes when performing
m3/s 0.025–50 10 V initial or periodic transmitter zero point calibration. The autozero ad-
m3/h 100–200,000 justment takes 4 seconds after which the device returns to its normal
cfm 50–100,000 measuring mode. During the 4 second adjustment period, the output
l/s 25–50,000 and display values will freeze to the latest measured value.
m/s 1.0–100
f/min 200–20,000 Transmitters equipped with the autozero calibration are virtually main-
SELECT tenance free.
V OUTPUT MAX
50.000 m3/s UP

DOWN
-40C MODEL: OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT
The lid of the device has to be closed when the operation temperature
10) Response time: Select response time between 1.0–20 s. is below 0 °C. The display needs 15 minutes to warm up if the device
is started in temperature below 0 °C.
SELECT

RESPONSE TIME
20 s UP NOTE! The power consumption rises and there can be an additional
DOWN error of 0,015 volts when the operation temperature is below 0 °C

11) Push select button to save changes and to exit menu. RECYCLING/DISPOSAL
SELECT The parts left over from installation should be
SELECT
EXIT MENU recycled according to your local instructions.
Decommissioned devices should be taken to a
recycling site that specializes in electronic waste.
STEP 4: ZEROING THE DEVICE
NOTE! Always zero the device before use. WARRANTY POLICY
To zero the device two options are available: The seller is obligated to provide a warranty of five years for the deliv-
1) Manual Pushbutton zero point calibration ered goods regarding material and manufacturing. The warranty period
2) Autozero calibration is considered to start on the delivery date of the product. If a defect
in raw materials or a production flaw is found, the seller is obligated,
Does my transmitter have an autozero calibration? See the product label. If when the product is sent to the seller without delay or before expira-
a) Disconnect
it shows both
-AZ in the pressure
model tubes
number, from
then youthe pressure
have ports labeled
the autozero +
calibration. tion of the warranty, to amend the mistake at his/her discretion either
and –. by repairing the defective product or by delivering free of charge to
b) Push Pushbutton
1) Manual down the zerozerobutton (joystick) until the LED light (red)
point calibration the buyer a new flawless product and sending it to the buyer. Delivery
turnsSupply
NOTE: on andvoltage
the display
must reads “zeroing”at(display
be connected option
least one houronly). (see
prior to zero costs for the repair under warranty will be paid by the buyer and the
point
Figureadjustment.
6) return costs by the seller. The warranty does not comprise damages
a) Disconnect both
c) The zeroing ofpressure
the devicetubes
will from the pressure
proceed ports labeled
automatically. Zeroing+isand –. caused by accident, lightning, flood or other natural phenomenon, nor-
b) Push down the zero button until the LED light (red) turns
complete when the LED turns off, and the display reads 0 (display on and the mal wear and tear, improper or careless handling, abnormal use, over-
display reads
option only). “zeroing” (display option only). (see figure 3)
loading, improper storage, incorrect care or reconstruction, or changes
c) The zeroing of the device will proceed automatically. Zeroing is complete
d) Reinstall the pressure tubes, ensuring the High pressure tube is and installation work not done by the seller. The selection of materi-
when the LED turns off, and the display reads 0 (display option only).
connected to the port labeled +, and the Low pressure tube is als for devices prone to corrosion is the buyer’s responsibility, unless
d) Reinstall the pressure tubes ensuring that the High pressure tube is
connected toto the
theport
portlabeled
labeled+,−.and the Low pressure tube is connected otherwise is legally agreed upon. Should the manufacturer alter the
connected
structure of the device, the seller is not obligated to make comparable
to the port labeled −.
changes to devices already purchased. Appealing for warranty requires
Figure 3 that the buyer has correctly fulfilled his/her duties arisen from the de-
Press down button livery and stated in the contract. The seller will give a new warranty for
goods that have been replaced or repaired within the warranty, how-
LED turns ON ever only to the expiration of the original product’s warranty time. The
Display reads “Zeroing” warranty includes the repair of a defective part or device, or if needed,
a new part or device, but not installation or exchange costs. Under no
LED circumstance is the seller liable for damages compensation for indirect
damage.

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