ICON TRUFLO TIB Series User manual
Battery Operated Flow Meter
TIB SERIES
Operating Manual
Battery Operated -Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
TIB SERIES
330°
TIB Series
Safety Information
New ShearPro®Design
Zirconium Ceramic Rotor | Bushings
Technical Specifications
Long Service Life
Pressure vs. Temperature
Display Functions
Programming
Programming Display Units
Min | Max Flow Rates
K - Factors
Installation Information
Sensor Installation
Correction Sensor Position
Battery Replacement V Series
Battery Replacement H Series
Rotor Pin | Paddle Replacement
Dimensions
Warranty, Returns and Limitations
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Table of Contents
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1. De-pressurize and Vent System Prior to Installation or Removal.
2. Confirm Chemical Compatibility Before Use.
3. DO NOT exceed Maximum Temperature or Pressure Specifications.
4. ALWAYS Wear Safety Goggles or Face-shield During Installation and/or Service.
5. DO NOTAlter Product Construction.
If leaking is observed from the retaining cap, it indicates
defective or worn o-rings on the sensor. Do not attempt to
correct by further tightening.
WARNING!
Indicates a potential hazard. Failure to follow all
warnings may lead to equipment damage, injury, or
death
Warning | Caution | Danger
Overtightening may permanently damage product
threads and lead to failure of the retaining nut.
Hand Tighten Only
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
the sensor being ejected from the pipe!
Use of tool(s) may damage product beyond repair
and potentially void product warranty.
Do Not Use Tools
Highlights additional information or detailed
procedure.
Note | Technical Notes
Safety Information
Do Not Remove Under Pressure
Gauges are not to be subject to water hammer or pressure spikes!
Before installation be certain the appropriate gauge has been selected considering operating pressure / full scale pressure / proof
pressure, wetted material requirements, media compatibility, operating temperature, vibration, pulsation, desired accuracy and any other
gauge component related to the service application (including the potential need for protective attachments and/or special installation
requirements). Failure to do so could result in equipment damage, gauge failure and / or personal injury. Only qualified personnel should
be permitted to install and maintain pressure gauges
When installing the gauge connection into the application, use the wrench area to thread in
and tighten the gauge. Do not use the gauge case to install the gauge.
This could result in loss of accuracy, excessive friction, or mechanical damage to the
pressure element or gauge case. The gauge connection must be compatible with the mating
connection and must be assembled appropriately. If the mating parts do not seal completely,
a sealing material may be considered.
Sensor may be under pressure, take caution to vent system prior to installation or removal.
Failure to do so may result in equipment damage and/or serious injury
Installation Safety Information
Pressurize System Warning
Always utilize the most appropriate PPE during installation and service of Truflo products.
Personal Protective Equipmet (PPE)
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Technical Specifications
Flow Rate GPM | LPM 0.0 ~ 999.9
Fluid H2O or Liquid Chemicals
Accuracy ± 0.5% of F.S. @ 25°C
Response Frequency 5K Hz
Operating Voltage <1.5 mA @ 3.3 to 6 VDC
Battery Lithium Battery
Life of Battery > 7 Years
Current Consumption 60mA max.
Max Flow Rate 10m/s | 33ft/s
Min Flow Rate 0.1m/s | 0.3ft/s
Material of Constrction Paddle | Tefzel®
Rotor | Busings | Zirconium Ceramic
Sensor Body | PVC | PP | PVDF
O-Ring Material Viton (std) | EPDM*
Operating Temperature PVC < 60°C | PP < 80°C | PF < 100°C
Protection Class IP-65 | General Purpose
Approval CE | RoHS
*Optional
Superhydrophobic Design
Contoured Flow Profile
Reduced Turbulence
Reduced Friction
78% Less Drag than Old Flat Paddle Design*
New ShearPro®Design
Industry’s Highest Impact and Chemical Resistant Properties
Up to 15x the Wear Resistance vs. Regular Ceramic
Nano-Polished Mirror Finished vs. Regular Ceramic - Less Friction
Integral Rotor Bushings, Reduce Wear & Fatigue Stress
Zirconium Ceramic Rotor | Bushings
*Ref: NASA "Shape Effects on Drag" **
ShearPro®Competitor 'A'
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TIB Series
The TI Series is equipped with a Zirconium Ceramic Rotor Pin
and 2 Bushings. The TI Series also incorporates a contoured,
'Low Drag' Paddle Wheel leading to reduced drag, longer
wear and a higher accuracy.
During system design the specifications of all
components must be considered. | Non-Shock
4 Blade ETFE (Tefzel®) Rotor
•Zirconium Ceramic Rotor Pin and Bushings
•Re-Designed Contoured Paddle
Integrated Solid State Electronics
•Encapsulated in Epoxy
Sensor Body
•Available in PVC | PP | PVDF
•2 Sensor Lengths to Measure 1/2" to 24" Pipes
Long Service Life
Display Functions
Pressure vs. Temperature
Ceramic Shaft + Bearings
•High Chemical Resistance
•Long Life – 40 years/m/s
•Self Cleaning Design
Bushing (2)
Shaft
Contoured Paddle
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
220
060
= PVC = PP = PVDF
104 140 175 212 248
20
°F
°C 40 60 80 100 120
15.2 psibar
13.8
12.4
11.0
9.7
8.3
6.9
5.5
4.1
2.8
1.4
0
Note :
TIB Series
ECO GAL KL GPM LPM TPM
LTR
Flow RateFlow Rate
Battery Life
Mode of Operation
(Eco) = Extended Battery Life
3 secs to Change
from Flow Rate to
Flow Total
r indicates Flow
Rate Mode
3 Secs to view 6
Digits while in
Totalizer Screen
Highlighted to Indicated
Programmed Unit of Measurement
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Programming
Programming Display Units
Press to Increase Value
Press to Save Value
Press to Decrease Value
Press to Change Value
Display
Flashing
0-1
OPERATIONRANGEDISPLAY
STEPS
Home Screen
Press & (HOLD)
Step-1
Screen Lock
Step-2 Programming Lock Out Feature
LCK= '0' Unlocked : Factory Default
LCK= '1' Locked
Current Flow Rate | Total
3 sec
Press Key
0.1-9999
K Factor
Step-3
Enter K Factor Value
See Chart on Page 7 for K-Factor Value
Press Key
non | Eco
Display Mode
Step-4
dSP.non - LED back light | Default is set to 5 seconds
dSP-Eco - Back Light Function is not Active | Extended Battery Life
Press Key
1-9999
Light - On
Step-5
Press Key
1-9999
Flow Alarm Delay
Step-6
Press Key
Programming
Totalizer
Password
Reset Totalizer
Step-7
rESEt.0 - Flow Totalizer Reset Disabled
rESEt.1 } Default) - Flow Totalizer Reset Enabled
Press Key
Time Delay for Visual Alarm
Diplay Units
Flow Rate/
Total
OPERATIONSELECTIONDISPLAY
STEPS
Display Units
Press (HOLD)
Step-1 Press to Select & Press To Confirm
1. Flow Rate - GPM | LPM | TPM
2. Flow Total - GAL | LTR | KL
3 sec
1. Totalizer Reset Press Both Together for 3 Seconds
2. Sleep Mode Press for 3 Seconds to Reduce Power Consumption
3. Alarm Setup Press Both Together for 3 Seconds
Time on for Back Light | Secs
*Longer Time = Shorter Battery Life
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Min |Max Flow Rates
K- Factors
Tee Fitting (Unit:inch)
Size DN Id
½"
¾"
1"
1-¼"
1-½"
2"
2-½"
3"
4"
15
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
100
0.55
0.74
0.96
1.30
1.50
1.90
2.30
2.90
3.83
1013.04
604.80
408.24
250.40
139.86
81.65
54.43
34.96
19.80
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
K-Factor
Sensor
Length
CPVC | SCH80
Tee Fitting (Unit:inch)
Size DN Id
2"
2-½"
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
50
65
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
1.9
2.3
2.9
3.8
5.7
7.0
9.5
11.3
12.4
15.1
81.65
54.43
34.96
19.80
9.18
5.21
3.43
2.45
1.77
1.36
S
S
S
S
L
L
L
L
L
L
K-Factor
Sensor
Length
CPVC | SCH80
Tee Fitting (Unit:inch)
Size DN Id
2"
2-½"
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
16"
20"
24"
50
65
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
500
600
1.9
2.3
2.9
3.8
5.7
7.0
9.5
11.3
12.4
15.1
19.0
21.0
81.65
54.43
34.96
19.80
9.18
5.21
3.43
2.45
1.77
1.36
0.86
0.60
S
S
S
S
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
K-Factor
Sensor
Length
CPVC | SCH80
TEE FITTINGS CLAMP SADDLES CPVC SOCKET
WELD-ON ADAPTERS
1-1/4"
Notch
L2
Pipe Size
2" | DN50
2 ½" | DN60
3" | DN80
4" | DN100
6" | DN150
8" | DN200
Flow Rate (LPM) / USGPM
0.3m/s min. 10m/s max.
40.0 | 10.5
60.0 | 16.0
90.0 | 24.0
125.0 | 33.0
230.0 | 60.0
315.0 | 80.0
357.0 | 1350.0
1850 | 357
2800 | 739
4350 | 1149
7590 | 1997
10395 | 2735
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Installation Information
Sensor Installation
Lubricate O-rings with a Viscous Lubricant Compatible with the Materials of
Construction.
Using an Alternating | Twisting Motion Carefully Lower the Sensor into the
Fitting. | Do Not Force | Fig 5
Ensure Tab | Notch are Parallel to Flow Direction | Fig-2
Ensure Silicone Grease (Supplied)
is Applied Prior to Insertion Ensure Location Tabs
Are Parallel to Direction of Flow
Hand Tighten the Sensor Cap. DO NOT use any tools on the sensor cap
or the cap threads or fitting threads may be damaged, See Fig-3
TIB Series
OP1 FTM OP2 GPM
Fig-3
Retention Cap
Ensure O-Rings
are well Lubricated
Lubricate with Silicone
Inside of Insertion Fitting
Locating Pin
Notch
1¼" NPT
Fig-5
Retention Cap
Flow
Process Pipe
Sensor Blade
Ensure Tabis
Parallel to
Flow Direction
Fig-4
TIB Series
OP1 FTM OP2 GPM
01 02 03
Engage one Thread of the Sensor Cap
then turn the Sensor until the Alignment
Tab is Seated in the Fitting Notch,
Ensure Tab is Parallel to Flow Direction.
Flow Meter Positioning Tab and
Clamp Saddle Notch
Hand Tighten the Sensor Cap.
DO NOT use any tools, Threads
may be Damaged.
Ensure Meter is Firmly in Place.
Notch
Flow Meter
Positioning Tab
Very Important
Lubricate O-rings
with a Viscous
Lubricant
compatible
with the system
Tab
Notch
Very Important
Fig-1 Fig-2
Flow
Hand Tighten
Using the
Retention Cap
Do Not Use
Display to Tighten
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Correction Sensor Position
Flange 2x 90 Elbow Reducer
90 Elbow Downward flow
90 Elbow Downward flow Upward
Ball Valve
Inlet Outlet OutletInlet OutletInlet
Inlet Outlet OutletInlet OutletInlet
10xID 5xID 25xID 5xID 15xID 5xID
40xID 5xID 20xID 5xID 50xID 5xID
Good if NO
Sediment Present
* Maximum % Solids: 10% with particle size not exceeding 0.5 mm cross section or length.
Good if NO Air
Bubbles Present Preferred Installation if Sediment* or
Air Bubbles may be Present
TI Series Flow Meters measure liquid media only. There should be no air
bubbles and the pipe must always remain full. To ensure accurate flow
measurement the placement of the flow meters needs to be adhered .This
requires a straight run pipe with a minimum number of pipe diameters
distance upstream and downstream of the flow sensor. Developed Turbulent Flow
Velocity
Profile
Flow
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Battery Replacement V Series
04 05 06
01 02 03
08 0907
Remove Polycarbonate Lid
Battery
Insert Screw Driver into Slot Remove Cover
Remove 1st Battery Remove Screws Carefully Remove Display Module
Remove Battery Pack Replace Battery Pack Reassemble
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TIB Series
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Battery
Battery Replacement H Series
04 05 06
01 02 03
08 0907
Remove Polycarbonate Lid Insert Screw Driver into Slot Remove Cover
Remove 1st Battery Remove Screws Carefully Remove Display Module
Remove Battery Pack Replace Battery Pack Reassemble
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TIB Series
TIB Series
Battery
Gently Pry Battery
Rotor Pin | Paddle Replacement
04 05 06
01 02 03
08 0907
Line up Pin with Rotor Hole
Spot Point
Small Pin
Avoid Damage to
the Plastic outside
Ensure Holes
are Aligned
GENTLY tap Wedge with
Mallet or Hammer
GENTLY tap Rotor Pin
with Mallet or Hammer
50% Out
Pin
Tap until Rotor is 50% Out
Pull out Rotor Pin
Push in Rotor Pin
approx. 50% Congratulation!
Replacement Procedure
Complete!
Paddle
Insert New
Paddle in
Flow Meter
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Pull Out Rotor Pin
Entire Way Until
Paddle Wheel
is loose
Dimensions
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2.54 in
[64.5 mm]
TIB Series
4.96 in
[126.1 mm]
3.90 in
[99.1 mm]
TIB Series
3.96 in
[100.7 mm]
4.36 in
[110.7 mm]
2.66 in
[67.5 mm]
4.36 in
[110.7 mm]
2.66 in
[67.5 mm]
3.62 in
[91.9 mm] 3.62 in
[91.9 mm]
TIB Series
4.96 in
[126.1 mm]
2.68 in
[68.0 mm]
V Series
H Series
Warranty, Returns and Limitations
Icon Process Controls Ltd warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service in accordance with instructions furnished by Icon Process Controls Ltd
for a period of one years from the date of sale of such products. Icon Process Controls Ltd obligation under this warranty is
solely and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement, at Icon Process Controls Ltd option, of the products or components,
which Icon Process Controls Ltd examination determines to its satisfaction to be defective in material or workmanship within the
warranty period. Icon Process Controls Ltd must be notified pursuant to the instructions below of any claim under this warranty
within thirty (30) days of any claimed lack of conformity of the product. Any product repaired under this warranty will be warranted
only for the remainder of the original warranty period. Any product provided as a replacement under this warranty will be warranted
for the one year from the date of replacement.
Warranty
Products cannot be returned to Icon Process Controls Ltd without prior authorization. To return a product that is thought to be
defective, go to www.iconprocon.com, and submit a customer return (MRA) request form and follow the instructions therein. All
warranty and non-warranty product returns to Icon Process Controls Ltd must be shipped prepaid and insured. Icon Process
Controls Ltd will not be responsible for any products lost or damaged in shipment.
Returns
This warranty does not apply to products which: 1) are beyond the warranty period or are products for which the original purchaser
does not follow the warranty procedures outlined above; 2) have been subjected to electrical, mechanical or chemical damage due
to improper, accidental or negligent use; 3) have been modified or altered; 4) anyone other than service personnel authorized by
Icon Process Controls Ltd have attempted to repair; 5) have been involved in accidents or natural disasters; or 6) are damaged
during return shipment to Icon Process Controls Ltd reserves the right to unilaterally waive this warranty and dispose of any
product returned to Icon Process Controls Ltd where: 1) there is evidence of a potentially hazardous material present with the
product; or 2) the product has remained unclaimed at Icon Process Controls Ltd for more than 30 days after Icon Process Controls
Ltd has dutifully requested disposition. This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by Icon Process Controls Ltd in
connection with its products. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. The remedies of repair
or replacement as stated above are the exclusive remedies for the breach of this warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL Icon Process
Controls Ltd BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING PERSONAL
OR REAL PROPERTY OR FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON. THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE FINAL, COMPLETE AND
EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF WARRANTY TERMS AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ON BEHALF OF Icon Process Controls Ltd. This warranty will be interpreted pursuant
to the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.
If any portion of this warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such finding will not invalidate any other
provision of this warranty
For additional product documentation and technical support visit www.iconprocon.com | e-mail: [email protected]
Limitations
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