FlowCon FBT Owner's manual

Installation and Operation Instruction
The Bluetooth® Commissioning Meter FlowCon
FBT is a pressure and flow meter with integrated
Bluetooth® communication, intended for HVAC
applications. In combination with the FlowCon
App, the FlowCon FBT can provide system
readings via Bluetooth®. Data includes ΔP and
Flow based on selected valve and setting. The
FlowCon FBT consists of a handle and a plug-in
module. The module is as standard 0-700 kPaD
(PT85 for FBT25), alternatively a module with a
wider range of 0-2000 kPaD (PT86 for FBT30)
can be selected.
Step 1:
Fitting Plug-in Module and Hoses
1. Remove the top cover by pushing the release
button on the backside of the handle and pull
out the cover.
2. Fit the FBT plug-in module in the handle,
knob facing forward, and push until it clicks
in place. If it needs to be taken out, release
the plug-in module by pushing on the release
button on the backside of the handle and then
pull the plug-in module out.
3. Connect the hoses to the plug-in module. Blue
hose connects to blue fitting and red hose
connects to red fitting.
4.
Finger-turn the knob on the FBT clockwise until
end position.
Step 2:
Bluetooth® Connection
1. Turn the FlowCon FBT on by pushing the 
on the front of the handle for 3 seconds until
the LED starts blinking. First it will very shortly
show a green constant light, then it will shortly
blink in yellow and turn into blinking rapidly
in blue. This indicates that the FBT is ready
for Bluetooth® connectivity. It will stay in this
mode for 60 seconds. If it is not connected to
a smart phone during this period, it will auto-
matically switch power off.
2. Connect smart phone and FlowCon FBT via
Bluetooth® menu. The LED on the FBT will
now blink slowly green.
3. Open the FlowCon App and follow these steps:
• Tap ‘Connection’ and press ‘Search’.
• From the list you should see CAPBs PTxx.
Select this and press ‘Add’.
•
From the next page select the ‘Product Type’
from the dropdown menu and edit Max. Flow
or Setting if required (setting is only visible
where applicable) and tap ‘Add’.
• Tap CAPBs PT85 and get the readings on
ΔP and flow on the following ‘Information
Page’. Pressure- and flow units can be chang-
ed in the App under ‘Setting’.
Note: that for any actuated valve, measurement
can only be done with actuator fully open allow-
ing max. flow according to setting.
IT IS IMPORTANT to connect the FlowCon
FBT to the App BEFORE fitting the p/t
nee
dles in the valve p/t plugs.
FlowCon FBT - Bluetooth Commissioning Meter
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This paper is a supplement to the FlowCon General Instruction
Latest release of any FlowCon material is available on www.owcon.com
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outlet
pressure
inlet
pressure
blue hose
red hose
knob
Step 3:
Valve Connection and Disconnection
1. Connect the FlowCon FBT hoses via the p/t
needles to the p/t plugs on the valve. Connect
the red hose to plus side / inlet pressure and
blue hose to minus side / outlet pressure.
2. Finger-turn the knob counter-clockwise until
end position, i.e. P=0, to release air inside the
hoses, needles and probe and wait a few se-
conds. Then finger-turn the knob clockwise
until end position, i.e. measurement icon. The
FBT is now properly air vented.
3. Take readings via FlowCon App.
4. Before moving on to the next valve reading,
finger-turn the knob clock wise to disconnect
the FBT from system pressure (this will ensure
that water will not flow through the tubes and
the FBT and safeguard no water leakage)
NOTE: Water may eject if the FBT is not dis-
connected from system pressure.
5. Remove the p/t needles from the valve and
finger-turn the knob counter-clockwise to re-
lease pressure.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 until all valve readings are
performed.
7. Once completed, turn off the FBT and Blue-
tooth
®
connection by pushing the for 3 se-
conds. LED will switch off.
Battery Re-placement
The FlowCon FBT is supplied with 2 pcs. 1.5V
AAA batteries. Once battery life (up to 32 hours
of battery operation) runs out, simply open the
battery cover on the backside of the handle
and replace the batteries. Alternatively, 2 pcs.
900mAh AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries can
be used.
Cleaning, Service and Disposal
Clean the FlowCon FBT after each use with a dry,
lint-free cloth. If necessary, use a damp cloth to
remove difficult dirt. No kind of cleaning agent
is allowed.
The FlowCon FBT must be serviced by the
manufacturer or an authorized service point at
regular intervals.
Dispose the FBT in compliance with applicable
directives, standards and safety regulations.
Electronic components and batteries must not
be disposed as normal household waste.
This paper is a supplement to the FlowCon General Instruction
Latest release of any FlowCon material is available on www.owcon.com
FlowCon FBT - Bluetooth Commissioning Meter
1A95130 - 04/2021
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FlowCon International assumes no responsibility for mistakes, if any, in any printed material.