HydroPoint WaterCompass FM300 User manual

Introduction
This document covers installation for
the WC-FM300-US-OD Ultrasonic Flow
Monitors for pipe sizes of 2 1/2" and 3".
The WaterCompass FM300 Ultrasonic Flow
Monitor is a customized product made up of an
integrated WT2W-H20 Flow Decoder, a clamp-
on flow monitor and a 30 V power supply.
The monitor sends real-time flow data to the
WaterCompass Data Collector that is viewed from
the WaterCompass dashboard. Hourly summation
of flow data is stored for analysis and reporting.
Before you begin, review the safety precautions
at the end of this installation guide.
Pre-Configured Settings
To ensure accuracy, the Flow Monitor will be
pre-configured with the following settings:
• Pipe size (varies)
• Pipe type (varies)
• Flow direction (right)
• K-value (60.1)
If the values relating to pipe size, K-value, flow
direction and pipe size have to be changed
for any reason, please contact Customer
Support for additional assistance.
Contact Information:
WaterCompass Customer Support
800-362-8774
[e-mail]
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WaterCompass FM300 Ultrasonic Flow Monitor OD
Installation Instructions
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Materials Provided
• WaterCompass Data Collector
• WaterCompass Flow Monitor w/integrated flow decoder
• 30 V dc power supply
• 4 wire nuts
Equipment Needed
• Caliper
• Philips head screwdriver with long shaft
• Torx screwdriver (for pipes larger than 2")
• 2 J-Box
• Power cable
• 2-Wire
• Zip ties

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Installation Overview
This installation manual is intendeded to
detail the process a contractor should follow
to install an FM300 Flow Monitor on-site, as
welll as outlining basictroubleshooting steps.
The FM300 Flow Monitor is a non-invasive
flow monitor that reads usage data from
an existing water pipe with ultrasonic
techinology, continuously moitors for
leaks, and tracks ongoing water usage.
There are 3 phases to the installation proess.
WaterCompass Data Collector installation,
Flow Monitor installation, and WaterCompass
Data Collector Configuration.
You don’t need to turn off the water or
cut any pipes to install the flow monitor.
After installation, the flow monitor will be
able to read flow on the supplyline and the
WaterCompass Data Collector will establish
a cellular data connection to upload usage
data to the WaterCompass dashboard.
If you have any questions or issues
when installing the FM300, please call
Contractor Support at 800-362-8775.
PHASE 1
WATERCOMPASS DATA COLLECTOR CONFIGURATION
WATERCOMPASS DATA COLLECTOR INSTALLATION
FLOW MONITOR INSTALLATION
PHASE 2
PHASE 3

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Wall Mounting Instructions
Use the template enclosed with the Water
Compass Data Collector for assistance when
mounting the enclosure to a wall.
Locate the 2 mounting holes on the back of
the enclosure. The two upper mounting holes
are keyholes. This design allows the two upper
fasteners to be installed first. The enclosure is
then slipped over and pushed down to complete
the installation.
A third mounting hole can be found in the center
of the enclosure. A typical mounting height for
a wall-mount enclosure is between 41” and 48”
above a finished surface.
Before drilling, verify that the controller is level and
vertically straight before installing.
1. Remove the outer door for access to the
interior of the enclosure. Slide it upwards, then
place it in a location to prevent damage.
2. Mark and drill new mounting holes using the
paper template, then drill appropriately sized
holes with a hammer-drill as needed. Use
plastic inserts and mounting screws (taped
to the controller with the enclosure keys) to
secure the controller.
3. Hang the enclosure on these fasteners and
verify the enclosure is mounted level both
vertically and horizontally.
4. Locate the third center mounting hole and
insert the last fastener. Tighten all fasteners to
the enclosure to secure to the vertical surface.
Step 1: Mount the WaterCompass Data Collector Enclosure
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Step 2: Connect the WaterCompass Data Collector to AC Power
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The WaterCompass Data Collector incorporates a dual voltage power supply and can be connected
to a single phase 120 V ac or single phase 220 V ac source. Please refer to the 120 V ac or 220 V ac
diagrams on pages 5-6 for proper connections.
The input side of the transformer has 5 color-coded conductors. A label is attached to the
transformer body with identification for each conductor. Two of the conductors (specific to 220 V
ac connections) have been terminated with wire nuts, shortened and tied together with a zip-tie
to avoid confusion for 120 V ac installations.
Do not remove the wire nuts from the 220 V ac connections, as it may cause a short if removed.
1. Confirm that the WaterCompass Data Collector has been securely fastened to a flat, vertical
surface before starting this work.
2. Open the enclosure door and locate the transformer mounted to the chassis. Thread an
approved weatherproof plastic or galvanized metal junction box onto the 1/2” nipple and
secure with a conduit locknut.
3. Connect approved conduit to the underside of the junction box.
4. Pull the required number of conductors and terminate them in the junction box with sufficient
length so that wire nut connections can be made.
5. Remove approximately 1/2” of the wire insulation of the conductor and use an appropriately
sized wire nut based on the number of wire connections being made. Adhere to local and
state electrical codes.

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120VAC Applications
For 120VAC wire applications, connect the conductors as illustrated below from the primary side
of the transformer to wiring from an approved electrical source. The unused blue and brown wires
are cut short and terminated with a wire nut.
Step 2: Connect the WaterCompass Data Collector to AC Power, cont.

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220VAC Applications
For 220VAC, single-phase applications connect the conductors as illustrated below from the
primary side of the transformer to wiring from an approved electrical source.
Step 2: Connect the WaterCompass Data Collector to AC Power, cont.

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Activate the Data Collector by calling
Customer Support at 1-800-362-8774 or by
emailing [e-mail].
Please be sure to have the following
information when calling to activate the Data
Collector:
• Serial number of the Data Collector
• SIM of the Data Collector
• Location of the installation
Both numbers can be found on the outside of
the shipping box and the help menu on the
display of the data collector.
Note: since the Data Collector/OXR is being
used for WaterCompass, it does not need to
have an Optiflow subscription activated.
Step 3: Activate the WaterCompass Data Collector
Step 4: Choose a Location to Install the Flow Monitor
Choose a proper location for installing the
flow monitor. Information about choosing
the proper location can be found in
Appendix A of this document.
Note that the flow direction is configured
to flow from left to right. If the flow
direction needs to be changed, refer to the
instructions in Appendix C.
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Step 5: Attach the Flow Monitor to the Pipe
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Before beginning, take some time to familiarize yourself with the part names and functions of the
flow monitor.
Caution:
During the installation process, it is very important to not slide the bracket with the rubber backing
against the pipe. Doing so may damage the backing and impede the installation process. If you do need
to reposition the bracket, completely loosen the connections and carefully lift off.

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Open the worm screw covers.
Loosen the worm screws.
Raise the clamp to detatch the belt
from the upper bracket.
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Determine the installation location of the
lower bracket. The orientation of the main
unit’s display is determined by the installation
orientation of the lower bracket.
Caution: Damage to the rubber backing can
occur if the lower bracket is moved after it
has been attached to the pipe. Do not slide
the bracket on the pipe when tightened.
If the bracket position needs to be adjusted,
completely loosen the connections and lift
carefully from the pipe.
Determine the installation orientation of
the upper bracket. Make sure the metal
belts and cable holders are on the same
side of the pipe.
Raise the clamp to detatch the belt
from the upper bracket.
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Step 5: Attach the Flow Monitor to the Pipe, cont.