Flomec QS200 User manual

Product Owner’s Manual EN
QS200 Saddle
Insertion Ultrasonic Flowmeter Options
For Large Pipe Sizes
LINE SIZES: 6 in., 8 in., 10 in., 12 in. (Tube, PIP, Pipe NPS/IPS)
U.S. Design Patent No. D845,804 - Ultrasonic Insert
05/2021 920906-01 Rev C

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Please save these instructions for future reference. Read carefully before attempting
to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with
instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Please refer to back cover for information regarding this product’s warranty and other
important information.
If you are missing parts, or experience problems with your installation, contact our
Customer Support Department. We will be happy to assist you.
Call: 888-996-3837 or 316-686-7361
Email: meters@ plains.com
SAVE FOR YOUR RECORDS
Model #: ________________________
Serial#: _________________________
Purch. Date: _____________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started --------------------------------------------- 4
General Safety Instructions ----------------------------- 5
Specifications ----------------------------------------------- 6
Installation --------------------------------------------------- 8
Operation --------------------------------------------------- 11
Repair Parts List & Service ---------------------------- 19
Warranty ---------------------------------------------------- 20

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UNPACKING
Contents:
920913-01 Quick Start Guide (QS200 Saddle) (1) Sleeve
(1) Saddle (sized specifically for your pipe O.D.) (1) Gasket
(2) Band Clamps Hardware
(1) Retention Pin (Quick Release) (1) Sensor
(if ordered)
(1) Sensor Owners Manual
Inspect
• After unpacking the unit, inspect carefully for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. Check for loose, missing or damaged
parts. Shipping damage claims must be filed with carrier.
• See General Safety Instructions, and all Cautions, Warnings, and
Dangers as shown.
To do a complete and successful installation, you must carefully read this manual
and the manual for the sensor.
BEFORE CUTTING A HOLE IN THE PIPE
•Verify you have all the pieces.
•Verify this saddle size is the same as your pipe outside diameter.
•Verify the pipe is not pressurized.
•Verify the desired hole location is more than 10 diameters downstream
and 5 diameters upstream from any obstructions. Valves, pumps,
elbows, reducers are all considered obstructions.
•Note that the finished hole diameter should be between 1-15/16” to 2”.
It should be clean and free of burrs.
•We recommend the hole be made with a hole saw.
•Note the direction of flow. Measuring water only.
Tools and Materials Needed
•Ø1-15/16” to Ø2.0” hole saw and drill
•7/16” end wrenches
•Tape measure
•Permanent marker

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to:
•Ensure that all equipment operators have access to adequate instructions
concerning safe operating and maintenance procedures.
This product is not approved for use with petroleum products
(diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline,jet fuel, kerosene, etc.), aromatic
hydrocarbons or other incompatible chemicals.
This product is not approved for use in hazardous locations.
When applying power, adhere to specifications listed in
appropriate electronics manual.
Disconnect external power before attaching or detaching input or
output wires.
NOTE: Be sure O-rings and seals are kept in good repair.
Compatibility of this product’s material and the process fluid
and/or environment should be considered prior to putting into
service.
Product should never be operated outside its published
specifications for temperature or pressure. See specifications for
your model.
Make sure flow and pressure have been eliminated from process
pipe prior to installing or removing product.
Installation near high electromagnetic fields and high current
fields is not recommended and may result in inaccurate readings.
Do not allow water to freeze in meter. Ice expansion may burst the
plastic housing.
Do not allow this meter to be used with steam.
Thermal expansion/contraction of plastic pipe can cause clamps to
loosen. Make sure clamps are ALWAYS tight (Recommended
Torque is 75 IN · LB).

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SPECIFICATIONS
SADDLE "ONLY" SELECTION CHART
Model Part
Number Description
Pipe Outside
Diameter (in.)
Operating Flow
Range
Maximum Water
Pressure**
Meter
Material
Gasket
Material
Saddle
Material
Clamp
Material
146080-01
6 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 6.625 .1 to 15 ft/sec (9 to 1350 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-02
8 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 8.625 .1 to 15 ft/sec (15 to 2300 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-03
10 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 10.750 .1 to 15 ft/sec (24 to 3650 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-04
12 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 12.750 .1 to 15 ft/sec (35 to 5300 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-05
6 in. Tube 6.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(8 to 1230 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-06 8 in. Tube 8.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(15 to 2200 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-07
10 in. Tube 10.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(23 to 3500 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-08 12 in. Tube 12.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(34 to 5100 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-09
6 in. PIP 6.140 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(8 to 1230 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-10 8 in. PIP 8.160 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(15 to 2200 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-11
10 in. PIP 10.200 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(23 to 3500 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146080-12 12 in. PIP 12.240 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(34 to 5100 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) N/A Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
SADDLE WITH SENSOR SELECTION CHART
Model Part
Number
Description
Pipe Outside
Diameter (in.)
Operating Flow
Range
Maximum Water
Pressure**
Meter
Material
Gasket
Material
Saddle
Material
Clamp
Material
146090-01
6 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 6.625 .1 to 15 ft/sec (9 to 1350 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-02
8 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 8.625 .1 to 15 ft/sec (15 to 2300 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-03
10 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 10.750 .1 to 15 ft/sec (24 to 3650 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-04
12 in. Pipe
(NPS/IPS) 12.750 .1 to 15 ft/sec (35 to 5300 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-05 6 in. Tube 6.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(8 to 1230 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-06 8 in. Tube 8.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(15 to 2200 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-07 10 in. Tube 10.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(23 to 3500 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-08 12 in. Tube 12.000 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(34 to 5100 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-09 6 in. PIP 6.140 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(8 to 1230 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-10 8 in. PIP 8.160 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(15 to 2200 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-11
10 in. PIP 10.200 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(23 to 3500 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
146090-12 12 in. PIP 12.240 .1 to 15 ft/sec
(34 to 5100 GPM)*
150 PSI @ 73°F
(10 bar @ 23°C) Ryton Silicone Aluminum Stainless Steel
* Nominal flow rate shown. Actual flow is dependent on pipe schedule (wall thickness).
** Maximum water pressure for larger line sizes would be based on the material of the sensor, adapter, and
pipe. ressure is also derated due to temperature (1.20 psi / °F).

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5.3 in.
(13.4
cm)
3.9 in.
(9.9 cm)
4.3 in. (10.9 cm)
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
SADDLE – TOP VIEW SADDLE – FRONT VIEW
QS200 INSERT

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INSTALLATION
Step 1 – Drilling hole:
It is recommended that the saddle/sensor not be located on the very top or very bottom of
the pipe. Ideal performance can be achieved with the saddle mounted at 2 to 4 o’clock or 8
to 10 o’clock. Hole should also be drilled perpendicular to the pipe centerline and tangent to
the curvature.
Step 2 – Mounting the saddle:
The saddle will need to be preassembled to insure the fit is proper. Assemble the hardware
as shown in Figure 1. Tighten only the bottom nuts that hold the threaded studs to the
saddle.
Figure 1
Place gasket over hole in pipe, place pre-assembled saddle from above over gasket. Be sure
saddle engages hole properly and saddle contour matches pipe’s outside diameter. Attach 2
each band clamps as shown in Figure 2 and tighten with 7/16 inch wrench. Recommended
Torque is 75 IN-LB.
NOTE: Clamps can loosen when mounted to plastic pipe, due to thermal contraction.
Figure 2

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INSTALLATION (Continued)
Step 3 – Mounting the sleeve:
Remove the top two nuts and pull sleeve from saddle. Using a tape measure, measure the
distance from the lip of the inside of pipe to the top of the saddle. Reference the asterisk in
Figure 3.
Figure 3
Transpose this measurement onto the sleeve as shown in Figure 4 and mark with a
permanent marker.
Figure 4

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INSTALLATION (Continued)
Place the marked sleeve back into saddle, engaging the threaded studs to the depth marked.
Twist the bottom nuts upward to bottom of sleeve flange, replace the two nuts removed earlier
and tighten all nuts with 7/16 wrench. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Step 4 – Mounting the sensor:
Note the flow arrows on the side of the sensor; these must point downstream. Insert sensor
into sleeve, press down until hole in sensor matches hole in sleeve. Insert retention pin. Final
sensor depth should match that shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6

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OPERATION
Determining the K-factor:
The K-factor value is needed to convert the sensor’s output pulsed into volume or rate data.
The graphs located on the back of the Quick Start Guide show K-factor values for many
versions of water lines. By knowing the line you are using or the inside diameter of the line,
you can determine this value.
The values on the graphs are indicated in Pulses per Gallon. Some controllers and register
equipment want this value in terms of frequency.
When this is the case, divide 60 by the K-factor (see following pages for these values).
Example: (8-inch Sch40 = 1.838 Pulses per Gallon); 60 / 1.838 = 32.644
Many of K-factor values shown in the graphs were theoretically generated from actual lab
test data. Because of this, these graphs are for reference only; actual system accuracy
should always be verified if possible.

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IRRIGATION
PIPE
IRRIGATION
PIPE
IRRIGATION
PIPE
OPERATION (Continued)
K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES

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GEOTHERMAL
(SDR
11)
IRRIGATION
PIPE
IRRIGATION
PIPE
IRRIGATION
PIPE
IRRIGATION
PIPE
OPERATION (Continued)
K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES

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GEOTHERMAL
(SDR
11)
OPERATION (Continued)
K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES

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IRRIGATION
PIPE
IRRIGATION
PIPE
OPERATION (Continued)
K-FACTOR FREQUENCY VALUES

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REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR QS200 SADDLE
Part Number
Description
146502-01 Kit, Saddle Gasket
146503-01 Kit, Clamps (6 Inch NPS/IPS Pipe)
146503-02 Kit, Clamps (6 Inch Tube/PIP)
146503-03 Kit, Clamps (8 Inch NPS/IPS Pipe)
146503-04 Kit, Clamps (8 Inch Tube/PIP)
146503-05 Kit, Clamps (10 Inch NPS/IPS Pipe)
146503-06 Kit, Clamps (10 Inch Tube/PIP)
146503-07 Kit, Clamps (12 Inch NPS/IPS Pipe)
146503-08 Kit, Clamps (12 Inch Tube/PIP)
PARTS & SERVICE
For warranty consideration, parts, or other service information, please contact your local
distributor. If you need further assistance, contact the GPI Customer Service Department in
Wichita, Kansas, during normal business hours.
A toll free number is provided for your convenience.
1-888-996-3837
To obtain prompt, efficient service, always be prepared with the following information:
•The model number of your meter.
•The serial number or manufacturing date code of your meter.
•Part descriptions and numbers.
For warranty work, always be prepared with your original sales slip or other evidence of
purchase date.
IMPORTANT: Please contact GPI before returning any parts. It may be possible to diagnose
the trouble and identify needed parts in a telephone call.

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FLOMEC® TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Great Plains Industries, Inc. 5252 E. 36th Street North, Wichita, KS USA 67220-3205, hereby
provides a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all products
manufactured by Great Plains Industries, Inc. This product includes a 2-year warranty.
Manufacturer’s sole obligation under the foregoing warranties will be limited to either, at
Manufacturer’s option, replacing or repairing defective Goods (subject to limitations
hereinafter provided) or refunding the purchase price for such Goods theretofore paid by the
Buyer, and Buyer’s exclusive remedy for breach of any such warranties will be enforcement
of such obligations of Manufacturer. The warranty shall extend to the purchaser of this
product and to any person to whom such product is transferred during the warranty period.
The warranty period shall begin on the date of manufacture or on the date of purchase with
an original sales receipt. This warranty shall not apply if:
A. the product has been altered or modified outside the warrantor’s duly appointed
representative;
B. the product has been subjected to neglect, misuse, abuse or damage or has been
installed or operated other than in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
To make a claim against this warranty, contact the GPI Customer Service Department at
316-686-7361 or 888-996-3837
Or by mail at:
Great Plains Industries, Inc.
5252 E. 36th St. North
Wichita, KS, USA 67220-3205
The company will step you through a product troubleshooting process to determine
appropriate corrective actions.
GREAT PLAINS INDUSTRIES, INC., EXCLUDES LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY
FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED
IN THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT WARRANTED HEREUNDER.
The company herewith expressly disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose other than for which it was designed.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
U.S. state to U.S. state.
Note: In compliance with MAGNUSON MOSS CONSUMER WARRANTY ACT – Part 702
(governs the resale availability of the warranty terms).
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