Mace AgriFlo 3 Series User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
www.macemeters.com
Part No. 825-306 Rev. 3.0
Measuring & Control Equipment (MACE) P/L
PO Box 911, Pennant Hills
NSW 1715, Australia
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Mace USA LLC
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United States of America
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1. Introduction
This Quick Start Guide describes the basic installation of the AgriFlo
Series 3. The detailed “AgriFlo Series 3 Product Manual” is available for
download from www.macemeters.com
The AgriFlo Series 3 typically consists of four main components:
• Theelectronicsmodule
• Thesensor(s)
• Thesolarpanel(orpowersupply)
• Flocom+software enabling you to congure and download your
AgriFlo Series 3
Insert Velocity Sensor
Velocity Sensor
Velocity/Depth Sensor
Solar Panel
Electronics Module
LCD Display
Secure Latch
with Padlock
Hole
Membrane Switch
(toggles the display up & down)
ELECTRONICS MODULE - FRONT
Flashing Flow Indicator
NOTE: Door not shown
Conduit Cable Entry Point
Pole Cable Entry Point
12v Battery
Bracket
Charger Input
16-30VDC
(Centre of jack
is positive)
Doppler Sensor Input
External Battery Input
12VDC
(Charged by Series3 Device)
Solar Panel/Charger
Input 16-30VDC
(Use with Solar Panel
or Mains Plug Pack)
Serial Communications Port
ELECTRONICS MODULE - INSIDE
ELECTRONICS MODULE - UNDERSIDE
Controller Module (slot 0)
Module Slots 2-5
Doppler Module (slot 1)
Serial Communications Port

2. Site selection & sensor installation
When selecting a suitable site to measure ow and mount the
instrument, you must consider the following:
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE REQUIREMENTS
FLOW
Velocity Sensor
D= Pipe Diameter
2x DBefore 6x DAfter
Looking down stream
FLOW
Velocity Sensor
2x DAfter6x DBefore
Looking up stream (preferred)
FLOW
2x DAfter6x DBefore
D= Pipe Diameter
FLOW
2x DAfter15x DBefore (Straight Length)
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE REQUIREMENTS - BUTTERFLY VALVE
Velocity Sensor
(Looking up stream)
Buttery Valve
Velocity Sensor
(Looking up stream)
Buttery Valve
FLOW
2x DAfter6x DBefore
Velocity Sensor
(Looking up stream)
D= Pipe Diameter
FLOW
2x DAfter15x DBefore (Straight Length)
Undershot Gate/Valve
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE REQUIREMENTS - UNDERSHOT GATE/VALVE
Undershot Gate/Valve
Velocity Sensor
(Looking up stream)
SENSOR MOUNTING POSITION - FULL PIPE
DEPTH SENSOR MOUNTING POSITION - PARTIALLY FULL PIPE
DEPTH SENSOR MOUNTING POSITION - OPEN CHANNEL
50mm (2 inches)
NOTE: Sensor should be mounted on the side of the channel when sediment
or weed is present
Water level
Water level
50mm (2 inches)
x
0.6x
Water level
Water level
NOTE: Straight run requirements for open channels are the same as for closed
pipes. The “diameter” to use when calculating your straight run should be the
maximum depth.
HOW TO CALCULATE INSERTION MEASURMENT FOR TRANSDUCER
x
y
x+y=z
z
y
Once the insertion depth is correct, rotate the sensor so that the
grub screw at the top of the sensor shaft is accurately pointing in the
direction of the straight section of pipe. Tighten the 3/4”gland nut to
lock the sensor in place.

4. Installing FloCom+Software
5. Connecting to the device
3. Installing the Electronics Module
FloCom+software and the “AgriFlo Series 3 Product Manual” covering
software installation can be downloaded from www.macemeters.com
Brief instructions as follows:
1. Run the “FlocomPlus_[version number].exe” le to start the
installation process.
2. Follow the instructions on the welcome screen then click “Next”.
3. Choose a location on your computer to install FloCom+. The default
option in your program les is “Mace\FlocomPlus”. Click “Next”.
4. FloCom+will ask if you wish to create backups of replaced les. We
advise you to click “Yes” then “Next”.
5. Selecting a Program Manager Group. “Mace utilities” is the default
group. We suggest leaving this as is. Click “Next” to begin installation.
6. Once the software installation is complete, click “Finish” to exit the
setup program. FloCom+is now ready to be used.
Installing the Electronics Module
on a pole or a wall and setting
up the solar panel cannot be
covered in this Quick Start Guide.
Please download the “AgriFlo
Series 3 Product Manual” from
www.macemeters.com for
detailed instructions.
1. Connect the MACE serial
cable (Part No. 891-300)
provided between the
serial port of the computer
and the serial port of the
FloSeries3 device located
on the underside of the
electronics module.
For detailed information on conguring the device refer to the
FloCom+software section of the “AgriFlo Series 3 Product Manual”
which is available for download from www.macemeters.com
2. Click “Connect>direct”. Enter the password which has been set in
the unit and select continue. (The default password is “superid”).
3. The main menu which includes the device status summary screen is
now visible as shown below.
Underside of Electronics Module
7. Run FloCom+using the shortcut provided on your desktop. The
startup menu will appear as shown below. Click “File>Comms
settings...” to congure FloCom+for your computer.
8. Select the serial port of your computer which will be used to
communicate with the Flo Series3 device when a local connection
will be made (i.e with a serial cable directly connected to the device).
If you are using a USB to Serial adapter please refer to
the product documentation supplied with the adapter to
ensure the correct driver is installed
The device must be congured and started before the
meter will record ow