Dwyer Instruments FLMG Series User manual

SERIES FLMG
MUNICIPAL/INDUSTRIAL MAGMETER
INSTRUCTIONS
F-FLMG
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
General Information, Features ................................................................................................... Page 1
Specications
Specications, Flow Range ............................................................................................................ Page 2
Installation and Grounding
Positioning the Meter, Straight Pipe Recommendations, Full Pipe Recommendations, Fittings,
Calibration, Chemical Injection, Metal Pipe Installations, Plastic Pipe Installations....................... Page 3
Straight Pipe Recommendations ................................................................................................ Page 4
Full Pipe Recommendations ...................................................................................................... Page 5
Inputs/Outputs and Operation
Power, Pulse Output, High Frequency Output/K-Factor, Display Reading ................................................... Page 6
Connections Diagrams
BAT/FLMG, RTI/FLMG .............................................................................................................. Page 7
Troubleshooting
Problem, Probable Cause, To Try .................................................................................... Page 8
TABLES, DIAGRAMS & CHARTS
Features ...................................................................................................................................Page 1
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... Page 2
Flow Range ............................................................................................................................. Page 2
Metal Pipe Installation, Plastic Pipe Installation ..................................................................... Page 3
Straight Pipe Recommendations ............................................................................................. Page 4
Full Pipe Recommendations .................................................................................................... Page 5
High Frequency Output/K-Factor ............................................................................................................. Page 6
Display Readings ..................................................................................................................... Page 6
Connections Diagrams ............................................................................................................. Page 7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... Page 8
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Page 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
FEATURES
The Series FLMG is a anged electromagnetic owmetersfor
use in 4” to 10” pipe in municipal or industrial water and
wastewater applications where propeller meters have typically
been used in the past. Because the FLMG has no moving
parts and has electrodes designed to discourage fouling, this
magmeter performs well and requires much less frequent
maintenance in applications where debris or sand would
impede propeller meters. There is no rotor to stop turning
or bearings to wear out. Minimal straight pipe requirements
allow FLMG Series meters to be used in piping congurations
where there is little space between the meter and an elbow.
In chemical injection applications, the meter should be placed
upstream of the injection line or far enough downstream for
thorough mixing to occur before the meter.
Rate and total indication are standard on both models. Flow
measurement units are customer-selected and factory-set
and can only be changed in the eld by an authorized agent.
The Series FLMG is externally powered with 7-26 VDC at 30
mA max (see WARNING on Wiring Diagrams). Two Lithium
3.6V “AA” batteries provide backup during power failures,
allowing the meter to seamlessly continue recording ow rate
and total for the duration of the outage. Under intermittent
use, the battery life is approximately 10 years.
The 20-foot power cable also provides pulse output for use
with a variety of Dwyer Instruments Inc. and other displays
and controls for remote reading, data logging, pulse-to-
analog conversion, and telemetry applications. An internal
data logger is also available for secure ow logging. Pulse
rate is customer-selected and factory-set and can only be
changed in the eld by an authorized agent. Default is high
frequency for use with 4 to20 mA signal conversion devices.
Welded steel epoxy-coated ow tube
Flanges, ANSI 150 lb drilling
Dual durometer rubber liner
Power/Output cable Equalization lug
Powder-coated diecast-aluminum electronics housing
Rate and total indicator
316 SS electrodes
4” 6” 8” 10”
Gal/Min Liter/Sec Gal/Min Liter/Sec Gal/Min Liter/Sec Gal/Min Liter/Sec
12 .75 32 2 60 3.8 95 6
500 31.5 1,200 75.7 2,200 138.8 3,500 220.8
Internal Data Logger (Optional)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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FLOW RANGE
4” 6” 8” 10”
Gal/Min Liter/Sec Gal/Min Liter/Sec Gal/Min Liter/Sec Gal/Min Liter/Sec
12 .75 32 2 60 3.8 95 6
500 31.5 1,200 75.7 2,200 138.8 3,500 220.8
Minimum
Maximum
SPECIFICATIONS*
*Specications subject to change.
4”, 6”, 8”, 10”
ANSI 150 lb drilling
150 psi (10.3 bar) working pressure
10˚ to 130˚ F (-12˚ to 54˚ C)
-40˚ to 158˚ F (-40˚ to 70˚ C)
+/- 1% of reading for ow between 10% to 100% of max ow
+/- 2% of reading for ow from cutoff to 10% of max ow
Welded steel, epoxy-coated
Dual durometer rubber
Diecast aluminum, powder-coated
316 SS
Rate Total
5 8
Gallon/Minute, Liter/Minute, Liter/Second, Gallon, Gallon x 1000, Liter, Liter x 1000, Mega Liter,
Cubic Feet/Minute, Cubic Meter/Hour, Cubic Meter, Cubic Meter x 1000, Cubic Feet,
Million Gallon/Day, Mega Liter/Day Cubic Feet x 1000
7-32 Vdc at 30 mA max, with auxiliary battery for continuous operation during power failures
NOTE: Using an unregulated power supply >18 Vdc may damage the meter due to AC line input voltage uctuation
Current sinking pulse, opto-isolated, 30 Vdc at 10 mA max
High Frequency (default); 10 units/pulse; 100 units/pulse; 1000 units/pulse
4” 6” 8” 10”
16.362 6.307 3.344 2.150
>20 microSiemens/cm
Hardware/software, conductivity-based
NEMA 4X (IP66)
Pipe Sizes
Flanges
Pressure
Temperature Operating
Non-Operating
Accuracy
Materials Body
Liner
Electronics Housing
Electrodes
Display
Digits
Units
Power
Pulse Output Signal
Pulse Rates
High Frequency
(pulse/gal)
Conductivity
Empty Pipe Detection
Environmental
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EQUALIZATION AND GROUNDING
Metal Pipe Installations. To equalize the electrical potential
of the uid, the FLMG meter, and the surrounding pipe, secure
the ange plates (factory-installed on the equalization lug) to
both pipe anges at one of the bolt holes, as shown below.
Be sure the lockwasher ts between the pipe ange and the
ange plate.
Equalization Diagram
Equalization Lug
Meter
Flange Pipe
Flange
Bolt
Run wire from equalization lug to both pipe anges;
secure ange plates under bolt heads as shown.
Meter Flange
Pipe Flange
Flange Plate
Lockwasher
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD When
the meter is externally AC powered, the piping sys-
tem must be grounded to meet national and local
electrical safety codes. Failure to do so can result
in electrocution.
Plastic Pipe Installations. When the FLMG is installed in a
plastic piping system, it is not necessary to use the equaliza-
tion straps, but very important to ground the meter to avoid
electrical shock hazard and electrostatic interference with
meter function.
INSTALLATION
Positioning the Meter. These meters can be installed
horizontally, vertically, and in any radial position.
Straight Pipe Recommendations. As with most flow
meters, the FLMG requires some straight pipe before and
after the meter for best accuracy. However, the ability of
electromagnetic meters to average the ow across the entire
pipe allows for shorter straight pipe recommendations than
most mechanical meters (see page 4).
Full Pipe Recommendations. All magmeters require a
method for determining that the pipe is empty, to prevent false
reading. This meter is designed to go to zero reading if one
or more electrodes is exposed. For highest accuracy, install
the meter so that the pipe will be full when there is ow. If air
bubbles may be present in the pipe or sludge accumulation
is an issue, rotate the meter by one ange hole to position
the control housing at a 45˚ angle (see diagrams on page 5).
Fittings. The FLMG anges have standard ANSI 150 lb drilling
and mate with any other ANSI 150 lb ange.
Calibration. The FLMG is factory-calibrated and will not require
any form of eld calibration.
Caution: These ow sensors are not recommended
where installation fault may expose the ow sen-
sor to boiler pressure and temperature. Maximum
recommended temperature is 130˚ F.
INSTALLATION and GROUNDING
Caution: In chemical injection ap-
plications, install chemical injection
point downstream of magmeter, or far
enough upstream to allow complete
mixing of uids before the meter.
Chemical Injection. When any magmeter, by any manufac-
turer, is used in a chemical injection application, the chemical
injection point must be placed downstream of the magme-
ter OR far enough upstream for complete mixing to occur
before the uid reaches the meter. When unmixed chemical
alternates with water passing through the meter, the rapid
changes in conductivity may cause sudden spikes and drops
in the meter’s reading, resulting in inaccurate measurement.
The magmeter will restabilize, however, with a steady ow of
uid of uniform conductivity.
Metal
Pipe
Metal
Pipe
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(X = diameter)
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STRAIGHT PIPE RECOMMENDATIONS
1X
2X
2X
2X
1X
5X
5X
5X
Reduced Pipe
Two Elbows In Plane
Two Elbows, Out Of Plane
Expanded Pipe
Swirling Flow
Propeller Meter
Partially Open
Buttery Valve
1X
1X
1X
1X
Swirling Flow
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
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FULL PIPE RECOMMENDATIONS
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Not Ideal:
Allows air pockets to form at meter
Not Ideal:
Air can be trapped
Not Ideal:
Post-valve cavitation can create air pocket
Not Ideal:
Air bubbles and sediment on the
electrodes can affect accuracy
Intermittent air
bubbles
pass over
electrode
Possible
sediment
build-up
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
Recommended:
Allows air to bleed off
Recommended:
Keeps pipe full at meter for accuracy
Recommended:
Keeps pipe full at meter for accuracy
Recommended:
Improved accuracy results from
unimpeded electrodes
Electrode
moved from
top by rotating
meter
Intermittent air
bubbles
miss electrode
Electrodes free
from sediment
build-up
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
FLMG
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INPUTS/OUTPUTS and OPERATION
OPERATION
Display Reading. The FLMG display has two lines, the bottom
line for ow rate and the top line for accumulated total.
Measurement units are pre-ordered and factory-set and can
be changed in the eld only by an authorized individual.
Refer to the diagrams below to read your display.
External Power Indicator
Empty Pipe
No Power
Backup Operation
Meter Installed Backwards
Caution: There are no user-adjustable
connections or settings inside the display
housing. Use caution when opening the
housing for a battery change, to avoid
damage to internal components.
Power.
The FLMG operates on 8-32 VDC at 30 mA max external power
(see WARNING in wiring diagrams). The display reads “P” when
external power is in use (see illustration below).
The Lithium battery pack installed in the FLMG serves as
backup in the event of a power failure, when it will keep the
meter operating without interruption for the duration of the
outage. When battery power in is use, the FLMG display
continues to read out the rate and total, but the “P” indicating
external power is extinguished. When power resumes, the
FLMG will seamlessly return to normal power mode, and the
“P” will again display.
When used for occasional emergency backup, battery life is
approximately ten years.
Pulse Output. The FLMG cable also provides pulse output that
can be used for remote reading, 4-20 mA signal conversion,
datalogging, and telemetry applications. See page 7 for
connection diagrams to Dwyer Instruments Inc. controls and
displays.
Note: For data logger setup and operation, refer to Flow
Inspector Manual
Pulse rates are selected by the customer at time of order,
factory-set.Three pulse rates are possible: One pulse per ten
gallons (or liters), one pulse per thousand gallons (or liters), or
High Frequency (required for use with 4 to 20 mA converters;
see below):
High Frequency Output/K-Factor
Meter Size Pulses per Gallon Pulses per Liter
4” 16.362 4.323
6” 6.307 1.666
8” 3.344 0.883
10” 2.150 0.568
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CONNECTIONS DIAGRAMS (WMX101)
The FLMG requires a power source of 8-32 VDC at 30 mA
max (see WARNING). The power cable also serves as a pulse
output if needed for remote reading, data logging, signal
conversion, or telemetry.
Series RTI/ Series FLMG
Orange and Blue: Serial Output (Do Not Use)
Green (+) and White (-): Pulse Output, 30 Vdc max, 10 mA max
Red (+) and Black (-): External Power, 8-32 VDC at 30 mA max
Drain: Connect to earth ground (see WARNING)
Series BAT/ Series FLMG
Cable Color Codes
WARNING: Using an unregulated power
supply >18 Vdc may damage the meter
due to AC line input voltage uctuation.
WARNING: Using an unregulated power
supply >18 Vdc may damage the meter
due to AC line input voltage uctuation.
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Problem Probable Cause Try...
Blank Display
Flow rate steadily reads
zero when there is ow
Flow rate intermittently
drops when there is ow
Jumpy reading
Meter reads, but no
pulse output
Output pulses missing
Replace battery pack, check power
connections
Reading will resume when ow increases
Reposition meter for full pipe (see page 4)
Note ow direction arrow, reverse meter
Change power connections
Select another ow meter
Reposition meter for full pipe (see page 5)
Check for proper ground
Use external power source
(allows more ow averaging)
Install chemical injection line downstream
of meter (or far enough upstream to allow
complete mixing of uids before meter)
Add pull-up resistor
Change output connections
Check display
No power plus dead backup battery
Flow is below cutoff (very low)
Pipe is not full
Meter is installed backwards
(display reads [ - ] )
Power connections reversed
Fluid conductivity <20microSiemens/cm
Pipe is not full
Missing or incorrect ground wire
Pulsing ow
Rapidly changing conductivity
(in chemical injection applications)
External device needs pull-up resistor
Reversed leads (polarity sensitive)
Meter not reading
TROUBLESHOOTING
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