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3.0 General Operation
Note:
See Demo Video on
www.YouTube.com
(Search SpotOn Irrigation Flow Meter)
3.1 Nozzle Boot Use
The meter comes with a reuseable “Nozzle Boot” to facilitate taking
readings on irrigation nozzles. (See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 above)
Additional nozzle boots can be ordered from Innoquest by specifying
Item # 26350.
3.2 Taking a Measurement
Press the
START
button to turn the meter
on. The LCD will flash “000” momentarily
indicating it is working properly. The LCD
will then show a “_” marker to indicate the
type of measurement units the meter will use
when displaying readings. The meter will
then show “- - -“ on the LCD indicating the
meter is ready to take a new measurement.
Once the meter shows “- - -“, it can be
placed under the nozzle or pipe to be tested
(you have 60 seconds to place the meter
under the flow). Placement of the meter
under the flow should be brisk and certain so
that all the flow from the nozzle is transferred
quickly to the meter (See Fig 3). As the
meter fills with water, the display will start
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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flashing “- - -“; this indicates that the reading is in progress. As soon
as water reaches the meter’s upper sensor, the flashing stops and the
flow rate is displayed on the LCD (See Fig 4). This flow rate will
continue to be displayed on the meter for 90 seconds or until the
START
button is pressed to start a new
reading. Once the reading has been
displayed, the water can be poured out of
the meter (See Fig 5). Pouring out the
contents of the meter will not affect the
reading being displayed on the LCD. If a
reading must be re-started for some reason,
simply empty the meter and re-press the
START
button to ready it for a new
measurement.
PLEASE NOTE: For accurate measurements the meter
must be
held still
during the filling period. It is ok if the meter is held at an
angle, but must be held at this angle during the whole fill period.
Note:
The diffuser pad installed in the opening at the top of the meter
is important for producing accurate readings. The purpose of this
diffuser pad is to keep strong flows or sprays from directly impacting
the surface of the water inside the meter during a reading.
3.3 Setting Display Units
The meter can be configured to display readings in either gallons per
minute (GPM), liters per minutes (L/min), or liters per hour (L/hr). To
change the display units, the user must first turn the meter off. Then
press and hold the
START
button. Keep holding the
START
button
until the display shows “_ _ _” (about 3 seconds). When the display
shows “_ _ _” release the
START
button and the display will start
flashing “_” above the unit type that is currently selected. Press the
START
button to change this selection. Once the correct unit type is
selected, wait
without
pressing the
START
button for 5 seconds.
The meter will then enter the new setting and shut off. From that
point forward, the meter will always display readings in the new units.
Fig. 5
