McCrometer Mc Propeller User manual

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This retrot requires the ow meter to be
completely removed from the pipe.
WITH THISREPLACE THIS
This describes the procedure for retrotting a Mc Propeller mechanical ow meter to a FlowConnect unit.
It requires the following:
OVERVIEW OF THE PROCEDURE
Retrot Instruction: From Mc Propeller mechanical unit to remote mount FlowConnect unit,
converting the drive shaft
1 - Retrot Procedure
STEP 1: Inventory the parts
STEP 2: Prepare a remote area for the telemetry
equipment
STEP 3: Run power and sensor cables
STEP 4: Remove the ow meter from the pipe
STEP 5: Remove the mechanical unit and base
plate
STEP 6: Convert drive assembly from mechanical
to FlowCom
STEP 7: Install submergible remote mount kit in
the meter head
STEP 8: Attach the FlowConnect unit at the
remote mount location
STEP 9: Attach the antenna
STEP 10: Connect the batteries and attach the
battery cover
STEP 11: Attach the tamper evident seals
STEP 12: Reinstall the ow meter in the pipe
2 - Installing Sensors and Solar Panel
1: Recommended standards
2: Installing a solar panel
3: Installing a rain gauge
4: Installing a pressure sensor
3 - Connecting Inputs and Outputs
1: Power connector
2: Inputs connector
3: Outputs connector
4 - Setting the New FlowCom Register
STEP 1: Enter PROGRAMMING MODE
STEP 2: Cycle through the rst menu level
STEP 3: Cycle through the second menu level
STEP 4: Set the total
STEP 5: Exit and save settings
Retrot Instruction: From Mc Propeller mechanical unit to remote mount
FlowConnect unit, converting the drive shaft
!
WARNING!
Never remove a
meter or top plate
assembly while
the line is under
pressure!
• Removing the mechanical register from the
meter head
• Converting the drive shaft from mechanical
to electrical
• Setting up a new remote mount location.

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LOCATION OF ACCESSIBLE COMPONENTS
Figure 1. Accessible Components
The gure below shows the location and names of the components you will work with in this IOM.
antenna
antenna support
battery cover
base plate
canopy lid
canopy
connection plate
register (inside canopy)
NOTE: The power and sensor cables cannot be reused. They will need to be replaced with new cables with the appropriate
connectors for the FlowConnect unit.
PARTS AND MATERIALS
TOOLS REQUIRED
5/32” hex driver, T-shape wrench recommended
Phillips screwdriver
Standard at head screwdriver
Precision at head screwdriver
Part Number Description Quantity Part Number Description Quantity
30122-20 IOM Manual 1
TOB008 WS Base Plate 1
TOB018 O-Ring for Base Plate 1
R139-00-K Remote mount kit:
EJ543-00 FTG CBL PG11 BRS PLT 2
10736 O-ring 1.5 mm x 16 mm ID EPDM 1
R0139-00 K adapter for PG11 tting S316 1
10273 O-ring -021 1
10274 O-ring -121 1
1-1707-19 In-line Terminal 2 Position 1
1-1707-18 In-line Terminal 1 Position 1
10845 Shrink wrap tubing 3
TOB049 O-ring, wall mount bracket 1
1-2802 Wall mount bracket 1
TOB050 #10-32 screw with O-ring 1
15016-10 Tamper evident seals 3
EJ538-00 Plug PG7 1
10015-00 Desiccant 2
10804 Cable tie 2
10790 #6 screw x 3/16”SS 2
Sensor cable(s) 1
Antenna or antenna extension 1
Wire cutter
Ratchet socket driver, ½” drive
1-3/8” socket

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1 - Retrot Procedure
STEP 1: Inventory the parts
a. Check the parts received against the parts list on the
previous page.
b. Compare the serial numbers engraved on the lids to
conrm they match.
c. Conrm the serial number on the FlowConnect unit
corresponds to information on a silver label located on
the bottom of the base plate.
Figure 2. Checking engraved serial numbers on lids
Meter serial number engraved
on enclosure lid
1x-12345
1x-12345
STEP 2: Prepare a remote area for the telemetry equipment
Depending on your equipment, the wiring diagram may not necessarily represent your exact conguration. For example,
if you plan to use rechargeable batteries in your FlowConnect unit, you will need to have a solar panel installed of a 24V
DC power supply. If you have any questions about your specic remote mount conguration, contact your McCrometer
representative.
STEP 3: Run power and sensor cables
Run cables from the remote telemetry area to the meter head. At a minimum, you will need to run the sensor cables, and if
you plan to install sensors or a solar panel, plan their location at the same time.

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!WARNING!
Never remove a meter or top plate assembly while the line is under pressure!
STEP 4: Remove the ow meter from the pipe
Remove the ow meter from the pipe as described in Section 3.0 of the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (IOM)
manual for Mc Propeller Flow meters.
STEP 5: Remove the mechanical unit and base plate
a. Remove the six screws around the base.
b. Lift up and remove the canopy.
c. Loosen the pal nut (10019-00) from the base plate.
d. Unscrew and remove the register. Set it aside to be used
later.
e. Unscrew and remove the pal nut (10019-00) from
register. You will no longer need the pal nut and can
discard it.
f. Unscrew and remove the brass bushing (R0142-00)
from the base plate.
g. Lift up and remove the base plate from ell bracket.
b
x6
a
d
c
e
f
g

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STEP 6: Convert drive assembly from mechanical to FlowCom
NOTE: This step is in two parts.
Convert the ell bracket of the ow meter, replacing the drive shaft with the FlowCom bearing and sensor assembly, as
follows.
PART 1: Disassemble the ow meter
Meters with a top plate assembly:
a. Remove the meter assembly from the tube by unbolting the top plate assembly.
b. Unscrew the bearing assembly (with propeller attached) from the ell using a 1-3/8” wrench.
Meters with a xed ell:
a. Remove the nut holding the propeller onto the bearing shaft using a 9/16” nut driver.
b. Pull the propeller from the bearing shaft. NOTE: The propeller is locked into place with a small metal“key”. This key will
loosen when the propeller is removed. Retain this key with the propeller.
c. Remove the bearing assembly using a 1-3/8”bearing socket (McCrometer part number T-23).
All meter types:
a. Remove the two O-rings from the threaded end of the ell.
b. Remove the drive cable, liner stop and the liner from the ell.
a
c
ab
ab

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b. Set the sensor into the back of the bearing housing. Be
sure the sensor is fully seated into the bearing housing
before re-installing the bearing assembly onto the ell.
NOTE: Ensure the bearing housing and sensor are clean
and free of any debris or dirt. Any debris or dirt may
cause diculty in removing the sensor in the future.
PART 2: Reassemble the ow meter
a. Remove the aft bearing from the bearing assembly.
Simply pull out the aft bearing as it is only held in place
by magnetic attraction.
c
d
e
f
O-rings
sensor cable
c. Install new O-rings onto
the two grooves just
behind the threads at
the end of the ell. NOTE:
it is recommended to
use a silicone grease
on the new O-rings to
assist with sealing.
d. Push the sensor cable
up through the ell.
e. Install and tighten the
bearing assembly.
f. Place the propeller on
the end of the shaft and
attach it to the bearing
assembly with a 9/16”
nut.
aft bearingbearing assembly
a
b
sensorbearing housing

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WARNING!
Over tightening the cable compression seal will damage
the internal conductors, causing them to be crushed and
shorted together, preventing proper operation.
!
e. Reassemble the propeller onto the bearing assembly. Ensure the propeller key is placed in the groove on the bearing
before installing the propeller.
f. Test the conversion by spinning the propeller by hand and ensuring the display changes. Install the meter into the line
and mount the remote FlowCom in a convenient location.
a
b
remote cable
sensor cable
drive shaft
column
submergible
remote
mount kit
in-line terminal
blocks
a. Pull the FlowCom remote cable through the assembled
submergible remote mount kit and out through the bottom.
b. Using the in-line terminal, connect the FlowCom remote cable
to the sensor cable wires, matching the red wires and the black
wires.
c. Guide the in-line terminal block into the neck of the ell and screw
the submergible remote mount kit assembly into the neck of the
ell while holding the remote mount cable. Holding the remote
mount cable will prevent the twisting of the sensor cable inside
the ell which can cause the cable termination of the in-line
terminal block to be pulled apart.
d. Tighten down the compression on the submergible assembly kit.
Tighten only hand tight plus one half turn.
STEP 7: Install submergible remote mount kit in the meter head
STEP 8: Attach the FlowConnect unit at the remote
mount location
Screw or bolt the FlowConnect unit in place in the desired
location.
The FlowConnect unit needs to be grounded.When you bolt
the FlowConnect unit, use one of the bolts as to connect a
grounding wire.

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Figure 3. Attaching the
cellular antenna
Figure 4. Attaching the
antenna extension
STEP 9: Attach the antenna
Figure 5. Attaching the
cellular antenna
Figure 6. Attaching the
satellite antenna
Attach the cellular antenna or antenna extension by screwing it to the antenna post.
Figure 7. Attaching the
antenna extension
Figure 8. Non-rechargeable
batteries
Figure 9. Rechargeable batteries
a. Remove the battery cover.
b. Ensure the batteries are in place
and plug the leads into the
connectors in the order shown in
Figure 8 and Figure 9.
STEP 10: Connect the batteries and attach the battery cover
Connecting the batteries for both non-rechargeable and rechargeable types is identical.
First
First
Second
Second
x4
x4
c. Replace the battery cover, making
sure the O-ring is set in place at
and even, without any twisting.
d. Set the cover in position over the
battery compartment. It will set
easily in place. Tighten the four
screws snug and hand tight.
a
b
b
c d
The antenna MUST be attached before the batteries are inserted! Powering up the unit without the
antenna may damage the modem!
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Figure 10. Tamper evident seal on the
base plate
STEP 11: Attach the tamper evident seals
When the retrot is completed, attach the two tamper evident seals located the base plate (Figure 10) and the battery
cover (Figure 11). There are already two other seals on the FlowConnect unit.
Each tamper evident seal is attached through the hole in the security screw and a small hole in the chassis next to the
security screw.
a. Thread the wire end through the security hole in the screw and through the hole in the chassis next to the screw.
b. When the wire is fully threaded through, insert the wire through the hole in the center of the blue lock piece, then fold
it over the top and down into the center groove.
c. Flatten the wire and snap the clasp over the blue lock piece.
Figure 11. Tamper evident seal on battery
cover
STEP 12: Reinstall the ow meter in the pipe
Reinstall the ow meter in the pipe following Section 3.0 of the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance (IOM) manual for
Mc Propeller Flow meters.

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Cable management
It is recommended that you secure sensors or extension
cables near any sharp metal edges such as hose clamps.
We also recommend securing cables about every 12” -
18” along the aerial mast.
Additional site protection
Some sites may require additional protection from
damage from livestock or vandalism. Fencing, cattle
guards, or other measures may be necessary.
2 - Installing Sensors and Solar Panel
1: Recommended standards
Pole set
You may choose to use the McCrometer pole set, or you
may use a pole set more to your preferences.
Pole and aerial height
Height of 5’ to 10’, elevating an antenna 4’ to 5’ feet
above surrounding obstructions.
Pole diameter
Any pole that is 1.25” to 2” in diameter will work with
McCrometer sensors.
Solar panel orientation
If you are installing a solar panel, orient it so that it is
facing south in the northern hemisphere.
Securing / anchoring
There are many ways to install and secure an aerial mast
for a solar panel, rain gauge, or antenna extension. We
recommend installing the mast plumb. The lower part
of the mast may be buried or cemented into the ground,
or it may be secured to surrounding xed objects. The
installation should be secure enough to withstand the
expected environmental conditions (such as strong
wind) as well as foot trac at or near the installation
site.
Cable protection
We recommend you consider cable protection for use
against animals, foot trac, or vehicle trac around the
installation site. Common methods include the use of
metal or exible conduit sucient to accommodate the
½” connectors used on solar panels and sensor cables.
The method you use to install a sensor mount will depend on the sensor type and local site conditions. The site location for
a pressure sensor, the aerial mast to mount a rain gauge, or the need for cable protection, may vary.
Because each user’s requirements and conditions will vary, McCrometer does not require any particular way of mounting or
securing the sensor pole. However, we do provide recommended standards for how your sensor mount should be installed.
These standards are exible enough to allow you to install your sensors under most conditions while being able to take
into account your local circumstances.

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Tools and Materials:
Solar Panel kit (200.733.522 or 200.733.520)
7 mm socket driver
5-pin male to female extension cable
Use a hose clamp and 7 mm socket driver to attach the solar
panel to the top of the pole.
Orient the solar panel south so that it gets a maximum
amount of light.
Connect the extension cable to the solar panel. When you
are nished, the other end of the cable will be plugged into
the FlowConnect unit (see next section).
If you are also installing a rain gauge with a solar panel, they
should be mounted on the same pole, directly opposite
each other (Figure 12).
2: Installing a solar panel 3: Installing a rain gauge
Tools and Materials:
Rain Gauge kit, model RG1
7 mm socket driver
7-pin male to female extension cable
Use a 7 mm socket driver and two hose clamps to secure the
rain gauge to the top of the pole such that the mouth of the
rain gauge is level with the end of the pole (Figure 12).
Connect the extension cable to the rain gauge. When you
are nished, the other end of the cable will be plugged into
the FlowConnect unit (see next section).
Figure 12. Solar panel and rain gauge attached to pole mount
TOOLS AND MATERIALS TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Clamp solar panel
opposite rain
gauge (if used)
Place the rim of the rain gauge above the
pole and solar panel to prevent rain shadow
Clamp the rain
gauge here.
Zip tie any
loose cables.
When all sensors have
been installed, secure
all loose cables with zip
ties, especially cables
near sharp metal edges
such as hose clamps.
Secure cables about
every 12” - 18”.

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4: Installing a pressure sensor
If you want to install a pressure sensor that can transmit
measurement data to the FlowConnect unit, you will need
the tools and materials listed at right.
This instruction is for a pipe that has an existing pressure
gauge. If your pipe does not already have a location
tapped and threaded, that will need to be done rst. When
completed, follow this instruction from step 2 below.
a. Remove the existing gauge from the pipe.
b. Clean the interior pipe threads and remove any debris.
c. Wrap the pipe threads on the pressure sensor with
Teon tape.
!WARNING!
Never remove a gauge while the line is under pressure!
d. Screw in the pressure sensor by hand until it is tight,
then use the channel locks to fully tighten it.
e. Connect the extension cable to the pressure sensor.
f. Coil and secure any extra sensor cable with zip ties to
prevent cable from being damaged or becoming a
hazard.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Note: Sensor parts are sold individually or as a bundle.
The parts listed below are for sensor and cable bundles.
PA-1 sensor and 10 m cable bundle (500.000.119) or
PA-1 sensor and 5 m cable bundle (500.000.120)
Cable for PA-1 pressure sensor
PA-1 pressure sensor 0-30 bar (200.733.162)
Crescent wrench or adjustable wrench
Channel locks (need to accommodate 3/4”pressure gauge)
Brass or steel wire brush

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3 - Connecting Inputs and Outputs
IMPORTANT!
Before purchasing any sensors, be sure to conrm that they are compatible
with the FlowConnect system.
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SENSOR
CABLE
* EARTH GROUND CABLES EACH HAVE
GREEN WIRE SINGLE END CRIMPED
* EARTH GROUND CABLES EACH HAVE
GREEN WIRE SINGLE END CRIMPED
Cable to a SCADA
unit connects to
OUTPUTS terminal.
If you have two sensors,
use a Y connector.
SCADA UNIT
(+)
(
−
)
SCADA UNIT
(+)
(
−
)
Cable from solar panel
connects to POWER terminal.
Cable from
rain gauge
connects to
INPUTS
terminal.
Cable from
pressure sensor
connects to
INPUTS terminal.
Cable to a SCADA
unit connects to
OUTPUTS terminal.
If you have a sensor
with a remote mount,
use a Y connector.
IMPORTANT: Although
this diagram shows two
sensors, only ONE sensor
can be connected at a
remote mount.
No more than TWO
inputs can be connected
to the FlowConnect using
a Y connector.
SCADA UNIT
(+)
(
−
)
SCADA UNIT
(+)
(
−
)
Cable from solar panel
connects to POWER terminal.
Cable from
rain gauge
connects to
INPUTS
terminal.
Cable from
pressure sensor
connects to
INPUTS terminal.
Figure 13 and Figure 14 below show possible methods of connecting inputs, outputs,
and external power to the FlowConnect system. The examples in the gures show a
FlowConnect with rechargeable batteries. If your system does not have rechargeable
batteries, the connection plate will have only two connectors, Inputs and Outputs.
See the following page for discussion of the Power, Inputs, and Outputs connectors.
Figure 13. Connecting inputs and outputs
to a meter mounted FlowConnect unit
Figure 14. Connecting inputs and outputs
a remote mounted FlowConnect unit

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1: Power connector
For models with rechargeable batteries, a solar panel can be connected through the Power connector at the top of the
connector plate.
2: Inputs connector
The FlowConnect unit supports up to two analog inputs through the Inputs connector. Inputs are most often sensors, such
as a rain gauge or a pressure sensor. The Inputs connector will either be in the middle or at the bottom of the connector
plate.
For simple congurations with just one sensor, plug the sensor directly into the Inputs port. To connect more than one
sensor to the Inputs port, a Y-Cable (200.720.510) is needed. No more than two sensors can be connected at once, so only
one Y-Cable is required.
3: Outputs connector
The Outputs connector is only available on FlowConnect models with a digital register. It provides 4-20mA and pulse
output options. To enable the FlowConnect to send a 4-20mA or pulse output to another system, such as a SCADA system,
an output cable (5M-025-OE) is required. If you choose to use this option, use the table below as a guide for wire colors:
Output Cable Wire Color: Grey Green Brown Yellow White
Open Collector Pulse Only Pulse (-) Pulse (+)
Optically Isolated Pulse and 4-20mA 4-20mA (+) 4-20mA (-) Pulse (-) Pulse (+)
Relay Pulse and 4-20mA 4-20mA (+) 4-20mA (-) Normally Closed Common Normally Open

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4 - Setting the New FlowCom Register
Brief explanation of why this is necessary:
After a FlowCom unit has been replaced with a new FlowConnect unit, users may want to set the register with the total
gallons amount from the previous register. The instructions below are a concise guide to programming and resetting
the total gallons only.
See the FlowCom IOM for complete procedures and description of FlowCom programming and features.
RECOVERY FROM ERROR
It is possible to make a wrong selection when programming the FlowCom
register. If this happens, you can recover from the error by doing the
following:
Cycle through the menu selections
• If you remember the original value, cycle through all of the values
until you come to the selection you want.
Time out the programming mode
• If you can’t nd the value you want or nd the menu you need, allow
the programming mode to time itself out. This is done by making no
selections or changes while the digital display is still ashing and
waiting about 30 - 60 seconds.
What this procedure will help
you do:
As shown by the example at right
(Figure 15), you will be able to change
the total on the register that appears
during normal operation.
This procedure will show you how
to change the total from 0to 12345.
FROM TO
Figure 15. Example register totals
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It is very important that each step is followed carefully! If you do not feel condent programming the
FlowCom register, we strongly recommend contacting a service technician.
While these instructions are streamlined for just the programming function required, if you nd you
made an error in and cannot back out of the menus, follow the “RECOVERY FROM ERROR” procedure.
WARNING!
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There are three activation points located on the
outside of the register that are used to access the
conguration menu as shown in Figure 16:
• The Pon the far right side is used for
accessing and navigating through
the programming menu.
• The arrow at the lower right
side is used for incrementing
ashing selections.
• The arrow at the far left side is
used for moving to the next ashing selection.
Approx. 1”
Figure 16. Magnetic
wand activation points
for conguration menu
STEP 1: Enter PROGRAMMING MODE
P
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P
b. Pass the wand on the three times. The second digit
from the left will ash (Figure 18).
c. Pass the wand on the once. The display will
increment from 0to 1 (Figure 18).
A lock code of 01000 is required to enter the
conguration menu.
P
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3x
1x
Figure 17.
Figure 18.
Figure 19.
a. Hold the magnetic wand at the Pon the right side
of the register. After ve seconds the register will
display “Loc-codE” (Figure 17). The last digit will ash.
d. Pass the wand over the Pto enter the lock code. The
menu selection rAtE-Un will appear (Figure 19). This
is the rst item in the rst menu level.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to change any settings as you cycle through the menu
selections. If you accidentally make any changes, stop immediately, wait until the
conguration mode times out, and start over.
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STEP 2: Cycle through the rst menu level
The rst level menu selection appear in the order
shown in the table at right.
a. Pass the wand over the Puntil you reach the L1
-Go to menu selection (Figure 20).
If you pass it by, the menu selections will start
again from the beginning.
First Menu Level
Display Menu Title Description
Loc-CodE Program Lock Out Enter w/ preset code
rAtE-Un Rate Unit/Time Sets Unit/Time
rAtE-dP Rate Format Sets Rate Decimal Place
tot-Un Totalizer Unit Sets Unit
tot-dP-E Totalizer Decimal Point
Enable
Enables/Disables
Totalizer Decimal Point
tot-dP Totalizer Decimal Place Sets Decimal Place
Tot-FAct Totalizer Multiplier Sets Multiplier
20mA-Un 20mA Unit Sets 20mA Unit
20mA-dP 20mA DP Sets 20mA Decimal Place
20mA-FS 20mA FS 20mA Full Scale
PLS-Un Pulse Unit Sets Pulse Unit
PLS-dP Pulse Decimal Place Sets Pulse Decimal Place
PLS-Inc Pulse Increment Sets Pulse Value
CAL-Pct Calibration Percent Adjusts Meter Accuracy
L1
-Go to
Go to Second Menu
Level or Run
* These menu items are controlled by the tot-dP-E setting.
Depending on its setting, either tot-dP or Tot-FAct will
appear, but not both.
Figure 20.
b. Pass the wand over the once. The selection
will advance to L2 -Go to (Figure 21).
Figure 21.
c. Pass the wand over the Ponce to advance to
the second menu level. The selection PAr-S
with the meter’s serial number will appear
(Figure 22). This is the rst item in the second
menu level.
Figure 22.
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P
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P
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P
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STEP 3: Cycle through the second menu level
The second level menu selection appear in the order
shown in the table at right.
a. Pass the wand over the Puntil you reach the
tot-S menu selection (Figure 23).
If you pass it by, the menu selections will start
again from the beginning.
The number shown in the conguration menu
will be 00000000 and not the total gallons the
appears on the register during normal operation.
Second Menu Level
Display Menu Title Description
Par-S Parent Meter Serial # Sets Meter Serial No.
SErno Register Serial # Sets Register Serial No.
Set-CodE Set Lock Code Sets new Lock Code
GPr-dP GPR Decimal Place Sets GPR Decimal Place
GPr Gallons Per Revolution Sets GRR Digits
Smooth Smoothing Turns Smoothing on/o
4mA-AdJ Trim 4mA Adjusts 4mA Zero
20mA-AdJ Trim 20mA Adjusts 20mA FS
PLS-tYPE Pulse Type Sets Pulse Type
PLSwidth Pulse Width Sets Pulse Width in ms
RESEttot Reset Total Zeroes Total
DIS-rSt Disable Reset Total Permanent Reset Disable
SEE NOTE BELOW
tot-S Set Total Sets Total
Au-InP Auxiliary Input Sets operation of input
cuto Low Flow Cuto Sets Min. Flowrate
PLS-Pr Pulses per Revolution Sensor Pulses per rev.
L2
-Go to
Go to First Menu Level
or Run
SET
rUn
-Go to
Figure 23.
Figure 24.
Figure 25.
b. As each digit is activated, pass the wand over the
to increment to the desired number (Figure
25).
STEP 4: Set the total
a. Pass the wand over the to move and activate
each digit (Figure 24).
Note: The ashing digits will
activate from right to left.
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P
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P
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P
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Do not change the setting for
the menu selection DIS-rSt!
P
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
Disable Reset
Total
If this is set to “YES”, you will not
be able to change or reset the
totalizer.
This will permanently change
the menus and can only be
corrected by returning the
unit to the factory to have the
rmware reashed.
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P
P
P
NOTE: At the L2 - Go To
selection, if you pass the wand
over Pto move to the second
menu level, the selection rUn -
Go to will appear. Then if you
make a second pass over P, any
changes made will be set.
STEP 5: Exit and save settings
Note: If you do not save your settings and allow the
conguration mode to time out, your settings will be lost.
b. Pass the wand over to increment to the rUn - Go
selection (Figure 27).
c. Pass the wand over P. This will end conguration
mode and save your changes (Figure 28).
P
a. Pass the wand over the Puntil you reach the L2 - Go
To selection (Figure 26).
Figure 26.
Figure 27.
Figure 28.
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