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FMG490 INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERIAL INFORMATION

Specifications*

* Specifications subject to change.

2

   Rate Time Unit is available in Day only.

Pipe Sizes

3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”

Flanges

150 lb. ANSI Pattern

Pressure

150 psi (10.3 bar) line pressure

Temperature Operating

 10˚ to 140˚ F (-12˚ to 60˚ C)

Storage

-40˚ to 158˚ F (-40˚ to 70˚ C)

Accuracy

±0.75% of reading on FMG480 and FMG490 (±1.0% FMG470), ±0.025% of full-scale flow from low flow 

cutoff to maximum flow rate of 10 m/sec

Low Flow Cutoff

0.5% of maximum flow rate

Material

Body 

(3” only)

Ductile cast iron, powder coated

Body 

(4”-12”)

Welded steel, epoxy-coated

Liner 

(3” only)

Noryl

®

Liner 

(4”-12”)

Santoprene flange/Polypropylene liner body

Electronics Housing

Powder-coated diecast aluminum

Electrodes

316 stainless steel

O-ring 

(3” only)

EPDM

Display

Type

128x64 dot-matrix LCD

Digits

5 Digit Rate

8 Digit Total

Units

Please Note:

All FMG470 meters are 

factory set for gallons per 

minute (GPM) rate and acre 

feet total.  If other units are 

required, they can be set in 

the field.

Rate Volume Units

Rate Time Units Total Volume Units

Gallons

Liters

Barrels(42 gal)

Cubic Feet

Cubic Meters

Million Gallons

2

Mega Liters

2

Imperial Gallons 

Million Imperial 

   Gallons

2

Second

Minute

Hour

Day

Gallons

Gallons x 10

Gallons x 100

Gallons x 1000

Million Gallons

Liters

Kilo Liters

Mega Liters

Barrels (42 gal)

Cubic Meters

Cubic Meters 

    x 1000

Cubic Feet

Cubic Feet x 1000

Second Foot Day

Million Cubic Feet

Acre Feet 

Acre Inches

Imperial Gallons

Imperial Gallons

     x 1000

Million Imperial  

     Gallons

Fluid Ounces 

Bidirectional

Forward Total, Reverse Total, Net Total, Batch Forward Total, Batch Reverse Total (Batch totals can be reset)

Power

DC Power

9-36 Vdc @ 250 mA max, 30 mA average

Battery Backup

(Not for use as primary power)

DC powered units: Two lithium 3.6V ‘D’ batteries, replaceable. 

AC powered units: One 9V alkaline battery, replaceable. 

AC Power 

(FMG490 and 

FMG480 only)

85-264Vac, 50/60Hz, 0.12A

Battery 

(FMG470 only)

One lithium 7.2V ‘D’ size battery pack, replaceable.  

Scaled Pulse 

Output

Signal

Current sinking pulse, isolated, 36 Vdc at 10 mA max

Pulse Rates

User-scalable from 0.1 to 99,999.9 volume units/pulse. Pulse width is one-half of pulse period with 

minimum pulse width of 2.5 ms, 200 pulses/sec max.  For battery option meters, pulse width varies with 

frequency, 150 pulses/sec max.

Options

4-20mA Current Loop

Isolated, passive, 24Vdc, 650 Ω maximum current loop

Cable

Power/Output Cable

20ft (6m) standard length polyurethane jacketed cable—for power and outputs (lengths up to 200’ 

available). 

Remote Display Cable 

(FMG490)

20ft (6m) standard length polyurethane jacketed cable—for connection between meter and remote 

display (lengths up to 200’ available).

Conductivity

>20 microSiemens/cm

Empty Pipe Detection

Hardware/software, conductivity-based

Regulatory

  (EN 61326)

Environmental

NEMA 6P, IP68 (10ft (3m) depth, continuously)

Summary of Contents for FMG490 Series

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Page 3: ...onfiguration Sourcing Mode Output Application Page 16 Sinking Mode Output Application Page 16 Analog 4 20mA Current Loop Output Application Page 16 Cable Shield Page 17 Pulse Output Page 17 Analog 4 2...

Page 4: ...t flow batch forward flow and batch reverse flow Batch totals can be reset Built in data logging is available as an option for secure flow logging Scaled pulse output is standard and one additional ou...

Page 5: ...gal Cubic Meters Cubic Meters x 1000 Cubic Feet Cubic Feet x 1000 Second Foot Day Million Cubic Feet Acre Feet Acre Inches Imperial Gallons Imperial Gallons x 1000 Million Imperial Gallons Fluid Ounce...

Page 6: ...ter Size L H T ID Shipping Weight inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm lbs Kg 3 12 25 311 7 08 179 8 68 17 25 2 6 66 04 40 18 4 10 12 257 8 3 211 62 15 7 3 12 79 43 19 5 6 12 09 307 9 1 231 69 17 5 5 05 12...

Page 7: ...0 6 8 10 FMG490 Accuracy Pipe Size Inches in diameter 3 4 6 8 10 12 Max Flow Rate Gallons Minute 723 1285 2891 5140 8031 11565 Cut off min Flow Rate Gallons Minute 3 62 6 43 14 46 25 70 40 15 57 82 M...

Page 8: ...ing Flow Propeller Meter Partially Open Butterfly Valve 1X 1X 1X 1X Swirling Flow NOTE These configurations are to be used as general guidelines and do not cover every possible installation A combinat...

Page 9: ...ent on the electrodes can affect accuracy Recommended Improved accuracy results from unimpeded electrodes Electrode moved from top by rotating meter Intermittent air bubbles miss electrode Electrodes...

Page 10: ...er ANSI 150 lb flanges See table on page 11 for flange bolt tightening torque specifications Calibration The FMG490 meters are factory calibrated and will not require any form of field calibration Che...

Page 11: ...tem must be grounded to meet national and local electrical safety codes Failure to do so can result in electrocution Equalization Lug Meter Flange Pipe Flange Gasket Pipe Flange Flange Plate Lockwashe...

Page 12: ...e 1 Cable Gland Opening and Sealing The display is available in either DC or AC versions DC version AC Version If the meter is configured with AC power one of the additional Power Output cable ports m...

Page 13: ...latory agency approval If installed outdoors or less than 33ft 10m from a utility power service entrance AC power should be supplied via a properly grounded surge suppression device 10 Remove the plug...

Page 14: ...sensor cable inside the internal strain relief clip and tighten the cable gland sealing nut securely torque strain relief sealing gland dome nut to 22 in lbs A lose nut could cause moisture ingress an...

Page 15: ...ange R Remote B pn11 Blue R Remote A pn12 Black C1 DC pn14 Red C1 DC pn15 WARNING BACKUP BATTERIES ARE NOT INTENDED AS A PRIMARY POWER SOURCE OF A MAINS DC or AC CONFIGURED METER Remove the 3 screws h...

Page 16: ...D5L D6L RED C1 BLACK C1 BLUE R ORNG R BLACK R RED R BLUE C1 ORNG C1 GREEN C1 WHITE C1 A5N A6N RED INT BLACK INT BLUE R ORNG R BLACK R RED R GREEN C1 WHITE C1 A5L A6L RED INT BLACK INT BLUE R ORNG R BL...

Page 17: ...pplication Sinking Mode Recommended for Rin 30k Analog 4 20mA Current Loop Output Application Minimum resistor value is 100 x Vs ohms Higher resistances maybe used depending on frequency and cable len...

Page 18: ...units totaled per pulse all sizes of meters can be configured with the same SETP values For example if your rate is chosen as gallons per minute GPM the table below applies If your rate is different...

Page 19: ...perform the hold and tap sequence When finished making changes When you are finished making changes move to the EXIT tab using the right button To return to the HOME screen perform the hold and tap s...

Page 20: ...g average SET 4 View or change flow rate corresponding to 4mA SET 20 View or change flow rate corresponding to 20mA EXIT Return to HOME SCREEN or enter SUBMENU T UNIT R UNIT SET P DAMP SET 4 SET 20 SE...

Page 21: ...the number of samples for rolling average of pulse output TEST TEST allows the user to initiate a fully functional artificial flow rate for the purpose of testing other connected equipment When TEST i...

Page 22: ...correct but pulse frequency output is low erratic or absent Wiring incorrect Compare wiring with appropriate wiring recommendations External device input impedance too low Use sourcing rather than sin...

Page 23: ...nation by OMEGA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but no...

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