SF-1020 FLOWBENCH Copyright 2020 by Superflow Dynamometers & Flowbenches
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Operator Manual Pub. No.: 180926 Rev.: 2 March 2020 SF-1020 Original Instructions www.superflow.com SF-1020 FLOWBENCH Copyright 2020 by SuperFlow Dynamometers & Flowbenches. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, or translated by any means without the prior written permission of SuperFlow Dynamometers & Flowbenches, N60 W22700 Silver Spring Drive, Sussex, WI 53089 USA. No part of the software or firmware provided with this product may be upgraded, modified, or changed by any means without the prior written permission of SuperFlow Dynamometers & Flowbenches. Trademark Notices SuperFlow, WinDyn, PowerNet, ProFilter, SF902, XConsole, XDyno, XCart, NSCR, CycleDyn, AutoDyn, FlowCom, SuperBench, ProExport, SF-110/120/260/450/600/750, SF-1020, SF1200, ProBench, SuperBench, TD-1200, TDAC, Axiline, TCRS, Hicklin, Racer’s Pack, and SuperShifter are trademarks of Power Test, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document that refer to the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Power Test, Inc. does not hold any proprietary interest in trademarks or trade names other than its own. Please keep this manual for future reference. This manual is intended to assist operating personnel in becoming familiar with the product and as guidance in ordering necessary parts inclusive of SuperFlow's warranty requirements. Maximum operating efficiency and life of any SuperFlow product will be attained through complete understanding of the instructions and recommendations contained within this manual. ! WARNING IMPORTANT Services performed beyond preventive When available, please include the model maintenance by personnel other than SuperFlow number and serial number of the product in any Service Technicians on any SuperFlow products correspondence. during the warranty period may void the warranty. ii Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................1 1.1 About This Manual .................................................................................................1 1.2 Target Audience .....................................................................................................1 1.3 Product Features ...................................................................................................1 2.0 Safety Guidelines ..........................................................................................................2 2.1 During Operation ....................................................................................................4 2.2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures ...................................................................................5 3.0 System Overview ..........................................................................................................6 3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................6 3.1.1 Feature Highlights .........................................................................................6 3.1.2 Options ..........................................................................................................6 3.1.3 Calibration .....................................................................................................6 3.1.4 Special Applications Using an SF-1020 Flowbench ......................................7 3.2 Specifications .........................................................................................................7 3.3 SF-1020 Description ..............................................................................................8 3.3.1 Operator Panel ..............................................................................................8 3.3.2 Baseplate ....................................................................................................10 3.3.3 Storage Area ...............................................................................................10 3.3.4 Test Orifice Plate .........................................................................................11 3.3.5 Low-flow Air Bypass ....................................................................................11 3.4 Options and Accessories ........................................................................................12 3.4.1 Air Filter .......................................................................................................12 3.4.2 Velocity Probes ...........................................................................................12 4.0 Installation ...................................................................................................................13 4.1 Installation ............................................................................................................13 4.1.1 Room Requirements ...................................................................................13 4.1.2 Unpacking ...................................................................................................13 4.1.3 Electrical .....................................................................................................14 4.2 Operational Check ...............................................................................................15 4.3 Computer Connections ........................................................................................17 4.3.1 Installing A Serial Cable ..............................................................................17 4.3.2 Configuring FlowCom to Communicate ......................................................18 4.3.3 RS232 Serial Connection ............................................................................19 4.3.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connection ......................................................20 4.4 Software Programs ..............................................................................................22 4.4.1 Installation and Operation ...........................................................................22 4.4.2 Communications .........................................................................................22 4.4.3 Checking the COM Port Assignment ..........................................................24 5.0 Operation .....................................................................................................................26 5.1 The Flow Computer .............................................................................................26 5.1.1 Display Panel and Keypad ..........................................................................27 5.1.2 FlowCom Channels .....................................................................................28 5.2 FlowCom Operation .............................................................................................29 5.2.1 Setting the Flow Direction and Range ........................................................30 5.2.2 Setting the Test Pressure ............................................................................32 iii Table of Contents 5.2.3 Setting the Units of Measurement ...............................................................33 5.2.4 Selecting Displayed Channels ....................................................................33 5.2.5 Leakage ......................................................................................................34 5.2.6 Setting the Servo Mode ..............................................................................35 5.3 FlowCom Configuration .......................................................................................36 5.3.1 Autozero ......................................................................................................36 5.3.1 TP Correction ..............................................................................................37 5.3.3 Filter Setup ..................................................................................................37 5.3.4 Adjusting Contrast .......................................................................................37 5.3.5 Exhaust Full Scale (F.S.) .............................................................................37 5.3.6 Intake Full Scale (F.S.) ................................................................................37 5.3.7 Swirl Source ................................................................................................38 5.3.8 Pulses/Rev ..................................................................................................38 5.3.9 Serial/USB ..................................................................................................39 5.3.10 Config P/I ..................................................................................................39 5.4 Flow Testing .........................................................................................................40 5.4.1 Performing a Flow Test ...............................................................................41 5.4.2 Analyzing the Test Data ..............................................................................42 5.4.3 Preventing Test Errors ................................................................................42 5.5 Air Bypass ............................................................................................................43 6.0 Maintenance ................................................................................................................44