Onicon FT-4600 Installation And Operation Manual

Onicon FT-4600 Installation And Operation Manual

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INLINE ULTRASONIC FLOW METER
INLINE ULTRASONIC FLOW METER
Installation and Operation Guide
Installation and Operation Guide
FT-4600
FT-4600
DOC-0005361 Rev.A

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  • Page 1 FT-4600 FT-4600 INLINE ULTRASONIC FLOW METER INLINE ULTRASONIC FLOW METER Installation and Operation Guide Installation and Operation Guide ONICON DOC-0005361 Rev.A...
  • Page 2 • ONICON assumes no responsibilities for this product except as stated in the warranty. • If the customer or any third party is harmed by the use of this product, ONICON assumes no responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or for any indirect damages.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION............................ 7 3.1 SITE SELECTION ....................................7 3.2 INSTALLING THE FLOW METER ..............................8 3.3 POWER & SIGNAL WIRING CONNECTIONS ........................13 SECTION 4.0 INSTALLATION..........................14 4.1 FLOW SIMULATION ..................................14 4.2 LED STATUS ..................................... 14 ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 3 onicon.com...
  • Page 4: Section 1.0 General Information

    SECTION 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION We at ONICON Incorporated would like to thank you for purchasing our quality American made FT-4600 Inline Ultrasonic Flow Meter. As our valued customer, our commitment to you is to provide fast reliable service, while continuing to off er quality products to meet your growing fl...
  • Page 5 0.6 – 3 0.12 36.95 1½” Male NPT 5 – 100 1 – 5 51.20 2” Male NPT 8 – 150 1.5 – 8 101.2 2½” Class 150 Flange 12 - 225 2.5 - 12 156.2 ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 5 onicon.com...
  • Page 6: Working Environment

    1.5 SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your FT-4600 is located on the side of the enclosure. The serial number is a unique identifi er for the product. Please have this number available when contacting ONICON for assistance.
  • Page 7: Section 3.0 Installation

    The FT-4600 Flow Meter should be installed by experienced plumbers, electricians, and others with related knowledge and experience in the heating, cooling, and fl uid metering fi elds. ONICON technical support personnel are available via telephone or e-mail to provide technical assistance before, during and after installation. The installer should use good trade practices and must adhere to all applicable state and local building or other codes.
  • Page 8: Installing The Flow Meter

    Upstream straight unobstructed pipe requirements vary considerably based on the nature of the upstream obstructions. As a general rule, ONICON recommends a minimum of 10 diameters of straight unobstructed pipe whenever possible; keeping in mind that it is always recommended that the meter be located with as much straight pipe upstream as possible.
  • Page 9 NOTE: Torque setting is not an accurate means of gaging compression on gasket due to the lack of resilience in the gasket material. Pressurize system and check for leaks. If any leak is present, DO NOT over-tighten. Relieve pressure and loosen coupling nuts. Remove and inspect the gasket for damage. Repeat installation process. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 9 onicon.com...
  • Page 10 Caps should be horizontal to ensure that no air is trapped in the body. Do not orient meter as shown below Caps that are pointed up or down can trap air in the body. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 10 onicon.com...
  • Page 11 Caps should be horizontal to ensure that no air is trapped in the body. Do not orient meter as shown below Caps should be horizontal to ensure that no air is trapped in the body. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 11 onicon.com...
  • Page 12 FT - 4600 INLINE ULTRASONIC FLOW METER Preferred Orientation for Horizontal Housing Side View Flow Direction Do not orient meter as shown below ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 12 onicon.com...
  • Page 13: Power & Signal Wiring Connections

    3.3 POWER AND SIGNAL WIRING CONNECTIONS The FT-4600 is provided with an unterminated 10 foot PVC jacketed cable for power and signal connections. Do not attempt to remove this cable. Doing so will damage the weather-tight seal and may void the product warranty. Use AWG 18 - 22 shielded cable for power and signal connections.
  • Page 14: Section 4.0 Installation

    Hardware Fault determine where the failure is. 7 blinks Confi g Fault Bad confi g or corrupt fl ash/EEPROM. Contact ONICON. ONICON ONICON Incorporated • 11451 Belcher Road South • Largo, FL 33773 • USA (P) 727.447.6140 • sales@onicon.com • onicon.com...

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