Flow Tracker Series 1000/2000
Reference Manual
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Maximum operating line pressure is 100 PSIG (690 kPa)
If the
line pressure is higher than 100 PSIG (690 kPa), a pressure
regulator must be used upstream from the flowmeter to reduce
the pressure to 100 PSIG (690 kPa) or less. Although the
flowmeter’s operation is unidirectional, reversing the direction
of the flow will not inflict any damage as long as the maximum
specified limits are not exceeded. The differential pressure
sensor used in the Flow Tracker is a very sensitive device
capable of detecting minute differences in pressure.
RS-232 output cable
The Agilent Flow Trackers are equipped
with an 8-pin mini-DIN data output jack located as shown in
. The included data cable plugs into this jack with the
flat on the cable plug towards the back of the flowmeter. If the
serial port on your computer is female, the flowmeter can
simply be plugged into your serial port via the included 8-pin
mini-DIN to DB-9 serial adapter cable. If the serial port on your
computer is male, you will need a common double–ended
female adapter cable.
C A U T I O N
When installing fittings into the NPT ports, do not exceed 12 ft-lbs of
torque.
N O T E
Use of pipe dopes and sealants on the NPT ports can cause permanent
damage to the flowmeter should they get into the flow stream. If a thread
sealing tape is required, avoid wrapping the first thread or two to minimize
the possibility of getting a piece of shredded tape into the flow stream.
When changing fittings, always clean any tape out of the threads that may
come loose and enter the flow stream.
C A U T I O N
Exceeding the maximum specified line pressure may cause permanent
damage to the solid-state differential pressure transducer. Avoid
installations (such as snap–acting solenoid valves upstream) that
apply instantaneous high pressure to the flowmeter as permanent
damage to the differential pressure sensor could result.
