Overview

The document presents the AXF Verification Tool by Yokogawa Electric Corporation, designed for in-line verification of AXF magnetic flowmeters without removal from the process line. It integrates with Yokogawa's FieldMate Advanced software and supports HART communication protocol.

Main Sections and Summaries

1. Product Description and Purpose

The AXF Verification Tool is a software package that performs health checks on AXF magnetic flowmeters. It verifies the magnetic circuit, excitation circuit, and calculation circuit to assess the flowmeter's operational condition. This tool aims to reduce downtime, operating costs, and lost revenue by enabling verification without dismantling the flowmeter.

2. Verification Types

• Standard Verification: Automatic checks of magnetic, excitation, and calculation circuits.
• Enhanced Verification: Offers more detailed checks by adding additional verification data through simple steps.

3. Features and Benefits

• Non-intrusive verification without removing the flowmeter from the line.
• Integration with FieldMate Advanced via HART modem for easy connection.
• Storage of verification results in a sorted database within device maintenance information.
• Generation of one-page health reports that can be printed or stored.
• Supports daily maintenance by providing a reliable health check and certificate according to Yokogawa standards.

4. Hardware and Software Requirements

• Requires FieldMate Advanced software and a USB FieldMate modem for HART communication.
• Runs exclusively on HART communication protocol.
• Refer to FieldMate Bulletin 01R01A01-00E for detailed software and hardware environment specifications.

5. Limitations and Notices

• The verification tool provides an indication of flowmeter healthiness but is not a substitute for actual flow calibration performed at the manufacturing plant.
• For systems involving personnel safety safeguards, users should contact Yokogawa sales offices before operation.
• Users must read the instruction manual thoroughly to ensure proper and safe operation.

6. Additional Information

The tool supports Yokogawa's commitment to precise treatment planning and examination, enhancing process security through trusted health monitoring. The verification results help maintain operational reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Key Data Extracted

• Product models referenced: AXFA14 Remote Converter, AXFA11 Remote Converter, AXF Remote Flowtube, AXF Integral Flowmeter.
• Verification reports can be printed and stored in a database.
• Health reports comply with Yokogawa standards but differ from factory calibration certificates.

Contact and Corporate Information

Yokogawa Electric Corporation Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, with regional offices in the USA, Europe, Asia, China, and the Middle East. Website: www.yokogawa.com

Summary

The AXF Verification Tool is a practical, cost-effective solution for verifying the health of AXF magnetic flowmeters in-line, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. It provides reliable diagnostics and reporting integrated with Yokogawa's FieldMate Advanced software, supporting efficient flowmeter maintenance and operational assurance.