User Manual INTRODUCTION The MR flow transmitter is a state-of-the-art, microprocessor based variable area flow meter . It combines the rugged proven technology of a piston-type, variable area flow meter with solid state circuitry including: • Non-contact sensor electronics • Electronic signal conditioning circuit •...
MR Flow Transmitter INSTALLATION THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TRAINED IN MAINTAINING INDUSTRIAL CLASS FLOW INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING PRODUCT INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE, CALL YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR MORE INFORMATION. DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE OPENING WIRING ENCLOSURE.
User Manual Installation Recommendations The transmitter is a simple device to install . However, the following measures are recommended for reliable, trouble- free operation: • Align pipe accurately . Piping should be accurately aligned and of correct length . The high pressure body of the transmitter can withstand shock and flow/pressure pulsation .
MR Flow Transmitter THE FLOW TRANSMITTER IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ONLY ONE OF ITS THREE OUTPUTS AT A TIME (0…5V DC OR 0…10V DC OR 4…20 MA). CONNECTING MULTIPLE OUTPUTS SIMULTANEOUSLY WILL RESULT IN INACCURATE OUTPUT SIGNAL LEVELS. Schematics The transmitter can be wired in various configurations to allow interface with many different types of data collection and control instrumentation .
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User Manual External DC Sensor Excitation Black Green 4-20 mA Input White Example: Chart Recorder Schematic 1: 4…20 mA connection using targets power supply. Sensor Excitation Black 0-5 VDC Input Green 0-10 VDC Input White Ground Example: Chart Recorder Schematic 2: 0…5 Vdc or 0…10 Vdc connection using targets power supply.
MR Flow Transmitter Flow Direction Arrow Flow Inlet Port Figure 4: Flow direction arrow Installing the Transmitter 1 . Disconnect the electrical power from the target system before making or changing any transmitter connections . 2 . Use 0 .05 A fast-acting fuse if non-current limited power sources are used . 3 .
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User Manual Place wrench on transmitter ats on the same side plumbing is being tightened Never place wrench on transmitter ats opposite plumbing being tightened Figure 6: Rotating meter November 2013 Page 11...
MR Flow Transmitter OPERATION Operating the Meter The monitor has two modes of operation, referred to as RUN mode and PROGRAM mode as indicated on the display screen readout . Normal operation will be in the run mode . To access the program mode, press MENU until the first programming screen DISPLAY appears .
User Manual Enters and exits programming mode . Press MENU once to change to programming mode . The mode MENU indicator on the display will change from RUN to PROGRAM . Press to scroll through the configuration choices in a bottom-to-top order . For numeric setup, this button increments numeric values .
MR Flow Transmitter Numeric Value Entry Procedure OTEE: If you are already in PROGRAM mode and the desired selection is displayed, proceed to step 3 below . If you are in PROGRAM mode and the desired selection is not displayed, press and repeat pressing until the desired selection appears .
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User Manual Full Flow Rate The full flow rate is used to span the meter . Its displayed name is FULL FLOW and is viewed or changed using the Numeric Value Entry Procedure . Zero Capture The zero position of the meter cone must be set when installing the meter . To capture the zero calibration position, press ENTER at the ZERO CAP prompt .
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MR Flow Transmitter Password Password protection prevents unauthorized users from changing programming information . Initially the password is set to all zeros . Its displayed name is PASSWORD and is viewed or changed using the Numeric Value Entry Procedure . Restore Defaults This feature allows you to restore factory calibration data .
User Manual MAINTENANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE TRANSMITTER FROM THE LINE, CHECK THE SYSTEM TO CONFIRM THAT LINE PRESSURE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO ZERO PSI. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE REMOVING METER COVER.
MR Flow Transmitter TROUBLESHOOTING No LCD Display • For 4…20 mA operation, check for current flow in the loop . • Check polarity of the current loop connections for proper orientation . • For 0…5V or 0…10V operation, check for proper voltage being supplied to the unit . •...
User Manual APPLICATION INFORMATION, LIQUID Viscosity Effect (SUS/cSt) The design uses a precision machined, sharp- edged orifice and biasing calibration spring that assures operating stability and accuracy over the wide viscosity range common to many fluids . Generally, high flow models of each meter size provide good accuracy over a viscosity range of 40…500 SUS (4 .2…109 cSt) .
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MR Flow Transmitter + ° + ° Table 3–Specific Gravity Correction Factor (f Sp Gr Table 2: Conversion factors OTEE: Table 2 is included to show the correction algorithms include in the program to perform pressure, temperature, and specific gravity corrections . When configuring the MR flow transmitter, enter the actual operating pressure, temperature, and specific gravity values, not the correction factors .
MR Flow Transmitter Materials All Meters Common 2024 – T351 Anodized aluminum body, piston and cone Parts C360 Brass body, piston and cone T303 Stainless body, 2024 – T351 Anodized aluminum piston and con (Oil, PE WBF, & Air meters) T303 Stainless body, C360 Brass piston and con (Water meters) T316 Stainless body, piston and cone Petroleum (Oil)
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User Manual High Cycle Per NFPA/T2 .6 .1 R1 - 1991, C/90, the method of verifying rated fatigue pressure (or establishing ApplicationsE: the rated burst pressure, or both) of the pressure containing envelope conforms to NFPA/T2 .6 .1 Pressure Fatigue R1, Fluid power systems and products –...
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