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Congratulations on purchasing the M4 FLEXFLO  variable speed Peristaltic 
Metering Pump. 

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Your FLEXFLO  M4 pump is pre-configured for the tubing that shipped with your 
metering pump. The tubing assembly has an Identification number printed for 
easy re-order.

Please Note:

   Your new pump has been pressure tested at the factory with 

clean water before shipping. You may notice trace amounts of clean water in the 
pre-installed tube assembly. This is part of our stringent quality assurance pro-
gram at Blue-White Industries.

For more information please visit us at: 

ww.blue-white.com

For videos and tutorials please visit as at: 

https://www.blue-white.com/resources/videos

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FLEXFLO M4

1.0 Introduction

1.1 

What’s In The Box

The following items are included with every M4 peristaltic metering pump:

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FLEXFLO M4

1.0 

Introduction

M4 Peristaltic Pump

USB Flash Drive With Instruction Manual

Standard Mounting Brackets

Extended Mounting Brackets

Tube Installation Tool

Spare Tubing

Summary of Contents for FLEXFLO M4 Series

Page 1: ...Peristaltic Metering Pump Series M4 ...

Page 2: ...tup 30 9 1 4 20 mA Output 30 9 2 Frequency Output 31 9 3 Relay Contact Output 32 10 0 Industrial Protocols 33 10 1 Control and Status Mapping for Profibus and EtherNet IP 33 10 2 Control and Status Mapping for Modbus TCP 34 10 3 EtherNet IP 35 10 4 Modbus TCP 36 10 5 Profibus 37 Page 2 FLEXFLO M4 11 0 Tubing 38 11 1 Tube Information 38 11 2 Tube Calibration 39 12 0 Settings 40 12 1 Pump Name 40 12...

Page 3: ...Page 3 FLEXFLO M4 READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND USE 1 714 893 8529 sales blue white com customerservice blue white com 5300 Business Drive Huntington Beach CA 92649 ...

Page 4: ...e order Please Note Your new pump has been pressure tested at the factory with clean water before shipping You may notice trace amounts of clean water in the pre installed tube assembly This is part of our stringent quality assurance pro gram at Blue White Industries For more information please visit us at ww blue white com For videos and tutorials please visit as at https www blue white com resou...

Page 5: ...ms are included with every M4 peristaltic metering pump Page 5 FLEXFLO M4 1 0 Introduction M4 Peristaltic Pump USB Flash Drive With Instruction Manual Standard Mounting Brackets Extended Mounting Brackets Tube Installation Tool Spare Tubing ...

Page 6: ...2 0 Engineering Specifications Page 6 FLEXFLO M4 12 1 8 W x 15 1 4 H x 16 1 2 D 30 8W x 38 8H x 41 9D cm 45 5 lb 20 64 Kg 50 lb 22 68 Kg ...

Page 7: ... Specifications Page 7 FLEXFLO M4 BNH BNJ BNL BNP MTK MGK 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 0 25 50 75 100 Motor Speed output of water vs motor speed Flow Rate ml min 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 0 25 50 75 100 Motor Speed output of 200 cP fluid vs motor speed Flow Rate ml min 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 25 50 75 100 Motor Speed output of 1 700 cP fluid vs motor speed Flow ...

Page 8: ...3 1 Non Wetted Components 3 2 Wetted Components Page 8 FLEXFLO M4 3 0 Materials of Construction ...

Page 9: ...al formation of ice on enclosure IP66 No ingress of dust complete protection against contact Water projected in powerful jets against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects This pump is ETL listed to conforms to the following UL Standard 778 as a motor operated water pump CSA Standard C22 2 as process control equipment R Certified to NSF ANSI Standard 61 This pump is certified ...

Page 10: ...ge to the pump tube in the event that the discharge line becomes blocked NOTE The does not require back pressure Keep the discharge pressure as low as possible to maximize pump the tube life All diagrams are strictly for guideline purposes only Always consult an expert before installing metering pump on specialized systems Metering pump should be serviced by qualified persons only Always wear prot...

Page 11: ... be securely mounted to most any surface floor shelf or skid Brackets lift the pump up 4 1 2 inches 11 43 cm for easy pump access in hard to reach areas Extended Brackets Front View Bottom View Mounting Hole Spacings for standard and extended type brackets 11 5 29 2 cm 2 5 6 35 cm Maximum bolt hole size 0 200 diameter 4 places Side View Page 11 FLEXFLO M4 5 0 Installation 5 2 Pump Dimensions ...

Page 12: ...plied with a ground wire conductor and a grounding type attach ment plug power cord To reduce risk of electric shock be certain that power cord is con nected only to a properly grounded grounding type receptacle Be sure all M12 wiring cable glands are properly installed and sealed Never strap control input output cables and power cables together Power Interruption This pump has a user programmable...

Page 13: ... 1 OPEN CIRCUIT IMPEDANCE MUST BE GREATER THAN 50K OHM OUTPUT 4 20 mA POSITIVE 1 2 NEGATIVE P4 P1 P2 P3 P5 OUTPUT 1 4 20mA RECEIVER 600 OHM LOAD MAX DIGITAL PULSE RECEIVER CIRCUIT 1 5K OHM EXTERNAL SOURCE 6 30V DC OUTPUT FREQUENCY OPEN COLLECTOR POSITIVE 1 2 NEGATIVE P4 P1 P2 P3 P5 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT CONTACT CLOSURE 1 NORMALLY OPEN 3 4 P4 P1 P2 P3 P5 OUTPUT 1 NC C NO 5 COMMON GROUND SWITCH LOAD 1 AMP...

Page 14: ...ator 1 of 2 Tube Info Blue White Icon Home Screen Start Stop Tube Info Blue White Icon Pump Status Chemical Name App Drawer Run Status Settings Tube Calibration System Time Pump Name Run Mode Run Time Revolution Counter Rotation Direction Page 14 FLEXFLO M4 6 0 Layout ...

Page 15: ...put Connector 2 M12 Input Connector 1 M12 Output Connector 4 M12 Output Connector 3 M12 Output Connector 2 M12 Output Connector 1 6 4 IO Connection USB C Power Supply ON OFF M12 Profibus Ethernet Pump Rear Lower Panel Page 15 FLEXFLO M4 6 0 Layout ...

Page 16: ... Ground Input P4 FVS Signal Input Signal FVS Input Signal P5 Ground DC Ground 0 VDC M12 Input Connector 2 PIN Function Specifications Reference P1 Dry Contact N O Dry Contact Closure Open Stop Gnd Run P2 4 20mA In 120Ω Impedance Loop Ref to Ground P3 4 20mA In DC GND 0 VDC P4 Pulse In 0 1000 Hz AC Square Wave Ref to Ground P5 Ground DC GND 0 VDC M12 Output Connector 1 PIN Function Specifications R...

Page 17: ...C Relay Out N C Contact 8 Amp Max 30VDC 1 Amp 125 VAC P5 Ground Relay Out COM Contact M12 Profibus Connector PIN Function Specifications Reference P1 VP 5V supply for terminating resisters P2 RxD TxD N Data line minus A line P3 DGND Data ground P4 RxD TxD P Data line plus B line P5 Shield Ground connection Note M12 connectors not included with product Input Output Connectors requires any A Type M12...

Page 18: ... a rocker switch to power ON OFF the pump Ensure that the power cord is securely plugged into the corresponding power source before powering on the pump I is pressed to turn on the pump O is pressed to turn off the pump Page 18 FLEXFLO M4 7 0 Startup ...

Page 19: ...ure your M4 pump Refer to section 11 of this manual to change any of these options after you have finished the initial configuration Welcome Screen Configuration 1 Local Language 2 Set Time Local Date Local Time Zone Local Time 3 Set Name Pump Name Chemical Name 4 Set Units Unit of Volume Unit of Time 5 Set Tube Type 6 Set User Password Page 19 FLEXFLO M4 7 0 Startup ...

Page 20: ... selecting Increase or Decrease 8 1 Manual Speed Adjust This input mode allows the user to set a specific speed and the pump will run at that speed until stopped There are up and down arrows on the home screen to incrementally adjust the speed of the motor Default Percent motor speed Also Available Percent motor speed RPM Flow rate Option Stop pump and select settings to input desired motor speed ...

Page 21: ...s to a given motor speed flow rate or rpm Used to remotely control the pump with an incoming 4 20mA signal Four points on the slope must be defined 1 a low mA value 2 an output rate at the low mA value 3 a high mA value 4 an output rate at the high mA value Default settings 4mA 0 motor speed 20mA 100 motor speed Option Stop the pump and select the graph icon to easily adjust sliders to desired set...

Page 22: ... to remotely control the pump with an incoming high speed frequency signal Four points on the slope must be defined 1 a low Hz value 2 an output rate at the low Hz value 3 a high Hz value 4 an output rate at the high Hz value Default settings 0 Hz 0 motor speed 1000 Hz 100 motor speed Option Stop pump and select graph icon to easily adjust sliders to desired settings Confirm by pressing Save Page ...

Page 23: ...mp will be in Standby Mode 8 4 Pulse Input This input mode allows the user to trigger the pump to dispense a measured amount of chemical Amount Per Trigger over a specific period of time Pump On Time after a specific number of pulses Pulses Count Trigger Used to remotely control the pump with an incoming pulse signal Default settings Pulse Count Trigger 1 Pump On Time 2 5 seconds Amount Per Trigge...

Page 24: ...arted by the remote contact the display background will turn green IMPORTANT If the Remote Start Stop Input is enabled the pump will display STANDBY if the pump has been stopped by the Remote Start Stop Please use caution in this mode as the pump may Start at anytime If you must perform maintenance to the pump Press STOP button 8 5 Remote Start Stop This input mode is used to remotely start and st...

Page 25: ...d input If the pump does not dispense fluid when pump head rotor is turning the pump will go into an alarm mode and stop FVS requires a sensor that is connected to the inlet of the pump to monitor the fluid input Blue White offers two flow verification sensors that easily install into The MS6 The MICRO FLO Flow Meter the inlet of the M4 Default settings Disabled When enabled set trigger display in...

Page 26: ...motor speed for sixty seconds 5 Pump will remain in Prime Input 8 7 Prime This mode allows the user to prime the pump at 100 motor speed for sixty seconds After the prime is complete the pump will remain in this mode ready to be primed again To exit select another input method Page 26 FLEXFLO M4 8 0 Input Setup ...

Page 27: ... Prime duration in seconds Percent Motor Speed 6 Select Save to save the settings 8 8 Auto Prime This mode will allow the user to prime the pump remotely using the dry contact Both prime duration and percent motor speed is configurable Default settings 60 Seconds at 100 Motor Speed Page 27 FLEXFLO M4 8 0 Input Setup ...

Page 28: ...o save the settings 8 9 Time of Day This mode allows the user to run the pump at a specific motor speed for a specific length of time beginning at a specific time of day Three values to be defined 1 Percent Motor Speed 2 Run time in minutes 3 Time of Day that the pump will turn on Page 28 FLEXFLO M4 8 0 Input Setup Verify the time on the pump is in synch with your local time zone ...

Page 29: ...olutions has been reached One of the primary factors effecting tube life is the number of revolutions the tube has operated The M4 includes a roller revolution counter A revolution alarm set point can be inputted which will alert the user when the tube should be serviced When the set point is reached the pump will display Revolution Count Exceeded however THE PUMP WILL NOT STOP Default settings Am...

Page 30: ...ontrol other pumps in sync proportionally data logging systems and other external devices for plant automation Four points on the slope must be defined 1 a low mA value 2 an output rate at the low mA value 3 a high mA value 4 an output rate at the high mA value Default settings 4mA 0 percent motor speed 20mA 100 percent motor speed FLEXFLO M4 9 0 Output Setup Page 30 Option Stop the pump and selec...

Page 31: ...ps in sync proportionally data logging systems and other external devices for plant automation Four points on the slope must be defined 1 a low Hz value 2 an output rate at the low Hz value 3 a high Hz value 4 an output rate at the high Hz value Default settings 0 Frequency Hz 0 percent motor speed 1000 Frequency Hz 100 percent motor speed Page 31 FLEXFLO M4 9 0 Output Setup Option Stop the pump a...

Page 32: ... analog or digital signal is not received or out of range Monitor Output Outgoing analog or digital signal not transmitted or out of range Monitor Run Fail Motor fails to respond to commands 4 20 In Active 4 20mA mode is running Frequency In Active Frequency mode is running Manual Speed Active Manual Speed mode is running Pulse In Active Pulse In mode is running Prime Active Prime mode is running ...

Page 33: ...Page 33 FLEXFLO M4 10 0 Industrial Protocols 10 1 Control and Status Mapping for Industrial Protocols ...

Page 34: ...1 Cover Status 0 Cover Attached 1 Cover Detached 0002 Motor Direction 0 Clockwise 1 Counter clockwise 0003 TFD status 0 No TFD alarm 1 TFD alarm 0004 FVS status 0 No FVS alarm 1 FVS alarm 0005 Relay Output Relay output statuses represented by each bit where 0 not triggered and 1 triggered Bit 0 Dry Contact 1 Bit 1 Dry Contact 2 Bit 3 Dry Contact 3 Bit 4 Standard Relay 0006 0007 4 20 mA Output Rang...

Page 35: ...therNet IP 4 Pump will go to home screen 5 Select Settings to input IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Always On 6 Confirm by pressing Save 10 3 EtherNet IP This is used to configure the EtherNet IP Four values to be defined 1 IP Address 2 Subnet Mask 3 Gateway 4 Always On Connection will remain active even when mode is inactive OFF ...

Page 36: ...ct Settings to input IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Always On 6 Confirm by pressing Save 10 4 Modbus TCP IP This is used to configure the Modbus TCP IP Three values to be defined 1 IP Address 2 Subnet Mask 3 Gateway 4 Always On Connection will remain active even when mode is inactive OFF FLEXFLO M4 10 0 Industrial Protocols Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...t Profibus 4 Pump will go to home screen 5 Select Settings to input IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Always On 6 Confirm by pressing Save 10 5 Profibus This is used to configure the Profibus Three values to be defined 1 IP Address 2 Subnet Mask 3 Gateway 4 Always On Connection will remain active even when mode is inactive OFF ...

Page 38: ...g the tubing within the pump including Tube type Tube installation date Tube run time revolutions Current maximum tube flow rate To View The Tube Info 1 Tap on the Tube Info text in the top portion of the screen 2 Tube info will be displayed 3 Click reset to reset the tube hours and revolutions ...

Page 39: ...flow rate to the system To Calibrate Your Tube 1 On the home screen select the Calibration Icon 2 Enter values Pump Speed RPM Run Time seconds 3 Select Start to begin 4 Select Start 5 Enter the measured flow rate into the field 6 Confirm by selecting Save Page 39 FLEXFLO M4 11 0 Tubing ...

Page 40: ...0 To Input Pump Name 1 Open the App Drawer 2 Open Settings 3 Open System 4 Select Pump Name 5 Enter desired Pump Name 6 Confirm by pressing OK 12 1 Pump Name This is to change the name of the pump that is displayed on the home screen ...

Page 41: ... Volume 1 Open the App Drawer 2 Open Settings 3 Open System 4 Select Unit of Volume 5 Select desired Units of Volume Milliliters Ounces Liters Gallons 6 Confirm by pressing OK 12 2 Unit of Volume This is to change the units of volume that is displayed ...

Page 42: ...tings 3 Open System 4 Select Unit of Time 5 Select Desired Time Minutes mL ounces only Hours Days Gallons only 6 Confirm by pressing OK 12 3 Unit of Time This will change the Unit of Time that is displayed for the flow rate FLEXFLO M4 12 0 Settings Page 42 ...

Page 43: ... a Chemical Name 1 Open the App Drawer 2 Open Settings 3 Open System 4 Select Chemical Name 5 Enter desired Chemical Name 6 Confirm by pressing OK 12 4 Chemical Name This is used to change the Chemical Name that is displayed on the home screen ...

Page 44: ...r 2 Open Settings 3 Open System 4 Select Locale 5 Select Desired Language English Deutch Español Français Portugues 6 Confirm by pressing OK 12 5 Set Language This setting is used to change the system language FLEXFLO M4 12 0 Settings Page 44 ...

Page 45: ...refully purge any pressure in the discharge line of the pump Disconnect the suction end tubing piping and the discharge end tubing piping from the pump head tubing IMPORTANT Swap sides of the suction inlet and discharge outlet tubing piping There is no need to remove the pump head cover NOTE The pump tube will form a natural U shaped curve Do not attempt to install the pump tube against the natura...

Page 46: ... to change the local time that is displayed To Input The System Time 1 Select the Time in the upper right hand corner 2 Select Desired Hour 3 Select Desired Minute 4 Select AM or PM 5 Confirm by pressing OK FLEXFLO M4 12 0 Settings Page 46 ...

Page 47: ...pen Passcode 4 Enable Passcode 5 Select User Passcode and create new a six digit code 6 Confirm by pressing Save 12 8 Passcode This setting is used to enable disable the passcode adjust the passcode time out and set or change the User Passcode Default settings Pump will lockout after 30 seconds ...

Page 48: ...ll Reboot and run through the initial setup process 12 9 Factory Reset This setting is used to factory reset the pump This will erase all of the configurations and restore the pump to it s original configuration when it left Blue White factory FLEXFLO M4 12 0 Settings Page 48 Lost password Email to have your password reset customerservice blue white com ...

Page 49: ...o be displayed Pump Name Chemical Name Firmware Version System Build Manufactured Data Time Serial Number Model I O Port Firmware Version Motor Firmware Version Industrial Protocol Firmware Version Lifetime Run Hours Revolutions To View The System Information 1 Open the App Drawer 2 Select System Information ...

Page 50: ...s www blue white com resources To Update The System Firmware 1 Plug pump into a computer via USB and open Blue Central program 2 Select firmware tab and select Start Upgrade 3 The firmware upgrade box will appear showing the progress of the install 4 Once the install is complete select Close to exit screen Page 50 FLEXFLO M4 13 0 System ...

Page 51: ... severe chemical attack If this occurs immediately remove chemical from pump Determine which parts are being attacked and replace them with parts that have been manufactured using more suitable materials 14 2 How to Clean and Lubricate the Pump When changing the pump tube assembly the pump head chamber roller assembly and pump head cover should be wiped free of any dirt and debris 100 silicon lubr...

Page 52: ...ng pull out the old Tube Assembly TIP Let the pump do the work for you Just guide the tubing out between the two rollers located on the Rotor Press the STOP button at any time to stop the pump Pull out the suction line adapter from the Pump Head Pull out the Tubing Assembly as the Rotor rotates around Stop the pump by pressing the STOP button Thoroughly clean the Pump Head and Rotor The Rotor can ...

Page 53: ...an water through the pump and suction discharge line to remove chemical Always wear protective clothing face shield safety glasses and gloves when working on or near your metering pump Additional precautions should be taken depending on solution being pumped Refer to MSDS precautions from your solution supplier CAUTION Use provided Tube Installation Tool to leverage tubing into pump head NOT YOUR ...

Page 54: ...in condensation etc or sili cone oil roller and tubing lubricant If a TFD alarm occurs the pump will stop and the screen will turn red with TFD Chemical from tube failure If TFD alarm occurs 1 Remove the pump head cover pump tube and roller assembly 2 Check for fluids at the bottom of the pump head 3 Carefully clean the chemical out of the pump head Especially the sensor probes 4 Replace the tubin...

Page 55: ...Page 55 FLEXFLO M4 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Page 56: ...UIDE ASSY 71010 771 2 5 ARM ROLLER A4 NL NP ASSY 71010 766 2 5 ARM ROLLER A4 TH TK TKL THH ASSY 71010 767 2 5 ARM ROLLER A4 NH NK NJ NHH NHL NHHL ASSY 71010 768 2 5 ARM ROLLER A4 NKL NKKL ASSY 71010 769 2 Quick Disconnect Fittings only available for Q tubes 6 Quick Disconnect Fittings 1 50 M NPT FKM KIT QMV 1 50 M NPT EP KIT QME 1 50 Barb FKM KIT QBV 1 50 Barb EP KIT QBE 1 Miscellaneous Parts Sold...

Page 57: ...ne 250 ID Dual Tube max PSI 65 NHH Flex A Prene 250 ID Dual Tube TK Flex A Chem 375 ID NJ Flex A Prene 312 ID TKK Flex A Chem 375 ID Dual Tube NK Flex A Prene 375 ID A4 M NH T Tube Sample Model Number Tube Material Size Feed Rate Max Speed Max Pressure Max Temperature GPH LPH mL Min RPM PSI bar F C Flex A Thane Tube GH Up to 39 6 Up to 150 Up to 2500 125 65 4 5 130 54 GK Up to 55 5 Up to 210 Up to...

Page 58: ... separately KIT M12 Kit contains Two M12 cables CABLE UAC Kit contains One 3 USB A to USB C cable CABLE UAC USB A C CABLE KIT M12 TWO M12 CABLES KIT M12 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS DIAGRAM PIN WIRE COLOR PIN 1 BROWN PIN 2 WHITE PIN 3 BLUE PIN 4 BLACK PIN 5 GRAY P4 P1 P2 P3 P5 NOTE THIS DIAGRAM IS FOR THE PUMP S M12 PORT Page 58 KIT DP3 Kit contains One 3 profibus cable KIT M12 3 for 3 Cables KIT QBV Kit c...

Page 59: ...s KIT MVM Kit contains One Tube Install Tool One Foot Strainer One injection valve KIT MTVB Kit contains 10ft Suction Tube 10ft Discharge tube One Tube Install Tool One Injector fitting One Foot Strainer and Two Stainless Steel Clamps 5 ...

Page 60: ...PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FLEXFLO M4 Page 60 ...

Page 61: ...oduct warranty and provides the user with important safety information Purchasers installers and operators of Blue White products should take the time to inform themselves about the safe operation of these products In addition Customers are expected to do their own due diligence regarding which products and materials are best suited for their intended applications Blue White is pleased to assist i...

Page 62: ...density polyethylene LPH Liters per hour mA Milliampere min Minute mL Milliliters MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet N C Normally Close N O Normally Open NPT National Pipe Thread NSF National Sanitation Foundation OD Outside diameter P N Part Number PBT Polybutylene Terephthalate PE Polyethylene PSI Pounds per Square Inch PVC Polyvinyl chloride PVDF Polyvinylidene fluoride RCD Residual current device...

Page 63: ...50 ID NKL Flex A Prene 375 ID GK Flex A Thane 375 ID NHH Flex A Prene 250 ID dual tube NL Flex A Prene 500 ID GKK Flex A Thane 375 ID dual tube NHHL Flex A Thane 250 ID dual tube NP Flex A Prene 750 ID TH Flex A Chem 250 ID NHL Flex A Prene 250 ID GH Flex A Thane 312 ID TK Flex A Chem 375 ID NJ Flex A Prene 312 ID GHH Flex A Thane 312 ID dual tube TKK Flex A Chem 375 ID dual tube NK Flex A Prene 3...

Page 64: ... minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances The WEEE marking applies only to countries within the European Union EU and Norway Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC Contact your local waste recovery agency for a Designated Collection Facility in your area P N 80000 617 Rev 0 9 20220113 www ...

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