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 GS-3 IM3000

 

 

Safety Instructions

  

WARNING

Inspecting the System Prior to Operation:

 Always inspect the meter before 

operation. If the meter appears impaired, do not operate the meter and contact a Lindsay Dealer.

CAUTION

Area Lighting:

 The owner shall provide area lighting as may be required.

WARNING

Repairing the Meter: 

In the event that the IM3000 Flowmeter needs to be repaired; disconnect 

the power source, depressurize the system and contact the Lindsay Dealer.

Only a Lindsay Dealer should make necessary repairs to the system.

Ensure that only Genuine Lindsay Parts are used on the system.

WARNING

Lifting Components:

 Extreme care is needed for lifting components during installation/

assembly. Only a Lindsay Dealer using the proper lifting equipment may perform this task.

Use caution when lifting heavy objects. Components weighing in excess of 50 lbs. (22.7 kg.) must be lifted with 

the assistance of another individual or mechanical lifting device.

WARNING

Impaired Safety Protection:

 Do not attempt to operate if protection may be impaired. If the 

equipment appears to have been changed or operates abnormally, protective devices may be impaired. 

Do not attempt to operate and have the equipment serviced by a Lindsay Dealer.

WARNING:

 Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

WARNING:

 Ensure that power is turned off/disconnected before removing any protective covers.

WARNING:

 Do not use this product in a manner not specified in this manual.

WARNING

Data Cables: 

Only use the supplied data cables with this meter. Use of any Lindsay non-approved 

cable may damage the equipment and void warranty.

Summary of Contents for GROWSMART IM3000

Page 1: ...IM3000 Flow Meter Installation Manual P N 1605606 Rev A ECN 32937...

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Page 3: ...gnored could result in death or serious injury Warning pan els should not be used for property damage unless personal injury risk appropriate to this level is also involved Yellow Black Caution hazard...

Page 4: ...gns in legible condition Replace any missing or damaged safety signs Learn how to operate the machine and controls properly Do not allow anyone to operate the meter without proper instruc tions Keep t...

Page 5: ...Lindsay Dealer using the proper lifting equipment may perform this task Use caution when lifting heavy objects Components weighing in excess of 50 lbs 22 7 kg must be lifted with the assistance of an...

Page 6: ...f the containers Do not transport or operate batteries at temperatures beyond their specified range Do not crush break or disassemble the battery Do not short circuit recharge overcharge or connect th...

Page 7: ...s Les panneaux d avertissement ne doivent pas tre utilis s pour signaler des risques de d g ts mat riels moins qu ils n impliquent aussi des risques de blessures physiques correspondant ce niveau Jaun...

Page 8: ...e que les panneaux de s curit soient bien lisibles Remplacez tout panneau de s curit manquant ou ab m Apprenez utiliser la machine et les commandes correctement Ne laissez aucune personne utiliser le...

Page 9: ...ment de levage appropri peut effectuer cette t che Faites attention lorsque vous soulevez des objets lourds Les composants pesant plus de 22 7 kg 50 livres doivent tre soulev s avec l assistance d un...

Page 10: ...r des conteneurs Ne transportez pas de batteries ou ne les faites pas fonctionner des temp ratures qui ne sont pas comprises dans la plage indiqu e N crasez pas ne cassez pas ou ne d montez pas la bat...

Page 11: ...oubleshooting The IM3000 comes in these models according to pipe diameter size IM3000 04 for 4 pipe IM3000 06 for 6 pipe IM3000 08 for 8 pipe IM3000 10 for 10 pipe IM3000 12 for 12 pipe Features The G...

Page 12: ...cs housing is constructed from die cast aluminum with a powder coated exterior The flanges are ANSI 150 which provides a maximum pressure rating of 150 psi The IM3000 is rated for operating between 14...

Page 13: ...t the electrodes enough to avoid air bubble and sediment locations that typically occur over center within the pipe The following diagram shows proper and im proper installation options Air bubbles ca...

Page 14: ...be 10 times the pipe diameter at the meter inlet and three times the pipe diameter at the meter outlet In chemigation applications the IM3000 flowmeter must be placed either upstream from the chemica...

Page 15: ...ter Dimensions Dimensions are in Inch mm Nom H H1 L D D1 t1 BC 4 100 14 30 363 9 80 249 10 24 260 3 15 80 9 00 227 0 94 24 7 50 191 6 150 16 00 406 10 50 267 12 28 312 5 12 130 11 00 279 1 00 25 9 50...

Page 16: ...ion NOTE Make sure the ground wire or lug is between the flange bolt head or nut and the outside surface of the mating pipe flange This grounding must be completely isolated from the flowmeter See the...

Page 17: ...ternal Power Black 7 External Power Wiring BOSS to the IM3000 Pink Supply to TB 3 5 Black Supply to TB 3 4 Purple Pulse to TB 3 4 Brown Pulse to TB 3 2 Resistor to TB3 2 and TB3 5 Bare drain wire can...

Page 18: ...000 Pink Supply to TB 4 2 Black Supply to TB 4 1 Purple Pulse to TB 4 1 Brown Pulse to TB 4 3 Resistor to TB 4 2 and 4 5 Bare drain wire can be connected to panel ground IM3000 K Factors Pipe Size Raw...

Page 19: ...s of life An external expansion battery pack can be used to double battery life This expansion pack consists of 4 additional 3 6V D sized lithium batteries that link to the meter body via IP68 cable c...

Page 20: ...the center of the battery pack and remove the battery pack from the meter housing 8 Take the new battery pack and route the signal and excitation cable harnesses through the center of the battery pack...

Page 21: ...e housing through the seal Outputs The IM3000 provides 5 output types 1 Total gallons x 1000 to a rate of Gallons per Minute GPM This is the default 2 Total Acre Inches to a rate of GPM 3 Total Acre F...

Page 22: ...attery power a little battery icon displays in the top left corner of the screen The meter continuously monitors battery life When the battery power is low the following warning will display and the b...

Page 23: ...P N 1605606 Rev A ECN 32937 13 IM3000 Installation Manual If direction of flow of the medium is reversed the meter will stop measuring and display the warning Empty Pipe G P M R a t e...

Page 24: ...power source allows more flow averaging Rapidly changing conductivity for chemigation applications Install meter upstream of the chemi gation entry location or far enough downstream for thorough flui...

Page 25: ...P N 1605606 IM3000 Installation Manual Revisions Revisions Date Revision ECN Published ECN Description 10 17 2014 A 32937 32937 New Release...

Page 26: ...P N 1605606 IM3000 Installation Manual Revisions...

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