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‡ SIGNET

 8550-1 Flow Transmitter

CAUTION!

Remove power to unit before wiring
input and output connections.

Follow instructions carefully to avoid
personal injury.

‡ SIGNET

 8550-1 Flow Transmitter

ENGLISH

Contents

1. Installation
2. Specifications
3. Electrical Connections
4. Menu Functions

Max loop impedance:

  50 

 max. @ 12 V

325 

 max. @ 18 V

600 

 max. @ 24V

Update rate: 100 ms

Accuracy: 

±

0.03 mA

Open-collector output, optically isolated:

50 mA max. sink, 30 VDC maximum pull-up voltage.

Programmable for:

High or Low setpoint with adjustable hysteresis

Pulse operation (max rate: 300 pulses/min).

Environmental

Operating temperature: -10 to 70

°

C (14 to 158

°

F)

Storage temperature:

-15 to 80

°

C (5 to 176

°

F)

Relative humidity:

0 to 95%, non-condensing

Maximum altitude:

2000 m (6562 ft)

Insulation category:

II

Pollution degree:

2

Standards and Approvals

CSA, CE, UL listed

Immunity:

EN50082-2

Emissions:

EN55011

Safety:

EN61010

Manufactured under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

2 . Specifications

General

Compatibility: +GF+ SIGNET Flow Sensors (w/freq out)
Accuracy: 

±

0.5 Hz

Enclosure:

Rating:

NEMA 4X/IP65 front

Case:

PBT

Panel case gasket:

Neoprene

Window:

Polyurethane coated polycarbonate

Keypad:

Sealed 4-key silicone rubber

Weight:

Approx. 325g (12 oz.)

Display:

Alphanumeric 2 x 16 LCD

Update rate: 1 second

Contrast: User selected, 5 levels

Electrical

Power: 12 to 24 VDC 

±

10%, regulated, 61 mA max current

Sensor Input:

Range: 0.5 to 1500 Hz

Sensor power:

2-wire: 1.5 mA @ 5 VDC 

±

 1%

3 or 4 wire: 20 mA @ 5 VDC 

±

 1%

Optically isolated from current loop

Short circuit protected

Current output:

4 to 20 mA, isolated, fully adjustable and reversible

Flow

Flow 6.25 GPM

Total 1234567.8>

ENTER

3-8550.090-1

1.

Installation

ProcessPro transmitters are available in two styles: panel mount and field mount. The panel mount is supplied with the necessary
hardware to install the transmitter. This manual includes complete panel mounting instructions.
Field mounting requires one of two separate mounting kits. The 3-8051 integral kit joins the sensor and instrument together into a
single package. The 3-8050 Universal kit enables the transmitter to be installed virtually anywhere.
Detailed instructions for integral mounting or other field installation options are included with the 3-8051 Integral kit or the 3-8050
Universal kit.

1.1 Panel Installation

1.

The panel mount transmitter is designed for installation using a 1/4 DIN Punch. For manual panel cutout, an adhesive
template is provided as an installation guide. Recommended clearance on all sides between instruments is 1 inch.

2.

Place gasket on instrument, and install in panel.

3.

Slide mounting bracket over back of instrument until quick-clips snap into latches on side of instrument.

4.

To remove, secure instrument temporarily with tape from front or grip from rear of instrument. DO NOT RELEASE.
Press quick-clips outward and remove.

SIDE VIEW

92 mm
(3.6 in.)

97 mm

(3.8 in.)

56 mm 
(2.2 in.)

41 mm 
(1.6 in.

)

Optional
Rear
Cover

Field Mount

Panel Mount

FRONT VIEW

96 mm

(3.8 in.)

96 mm
(3.8 in.)

102 mm 

(4.0 in.)

96 mm

(3.8 in.)

quick-clips

gasket

panel

terminals

mounting

bracket

latch

Out

put 

-

Out

put 

+

Sys

tem

 Pw

r

Loo

p -

Sys

tem

 Pw

r

Loo

p +

2

1

4

3

Sen

sr G

nd

(SH

IELD

)

Sen

sr IN

(RE

D)

Sen

sr V

+

(BLA

CK)

7

6

5

SIDE VIEW

Field Mount &

Panel Mount

Panel Mount
Installation Detail

C-3/01 English

Summary of Contents for 8550-1

Page 1: ...rrent output 4 to 20 mA isolated fully adjustable and reversible Flow Flow 6 25 GPM Total 1234567 8 ENTER 3 8550 090 1 1 Installation ProcessPro transmitters are available in two styles panel mount and field mount The panel mount is supplied with the necessary hardware to install the transmitter This manual includes complete panel mounting instructions Field mounting requires one of two separate m...

Page 2: ...ection Wiring Removal Procedure 1 Press the orange terminal lever downward with a small screwdriver to open terminal jaws 2 When fully open remove wire from terminal 2 1 Terminals 5 and 6 Open collector Output A transistor output programmable see CALIBRATE menu as High or Low setpoint with adjustable hysteresis Volumetric pulse Frequency based on flow rate May be disabled Off if not used Terminals...

Page 3: ...Loop Input 4 20 mA Loop Input 4 20 mA Internal PLC Connection Connection to a PLC Recorder separate supply PLC or Recorder Loop Input 4 20 mA in Loop Input 4 20 mA in DC 12 24 V Power Supply Power Supply Example Two transmitters connected to PLC Recorder with separate power supply Transmitter 2 4 3 2 1 DC 12 24 V Power Supply Power Supply Transmitter 1 4 3 2 1 Transmitter Terminals 4 3 2 1 Sys Pwr...

Page 4: ...lse that is relative to the flow volume or to the flow rate Low Output triggers when the flow rate is less than the setpoint The output will relax when the flow rate moves above the setpoint plus the hysteresis value High Output triggers when the flow rate is greater than the setpoint The output will relax when the flow rate drops below the setpoint plus the hysteresis value Frequency Output is a ...

Page 5: ... UP UP DOWN keys in sequence After entering the Key Code the display will show the first item in the selected menu Step 3 Scroll menu with UP or DOWN arrow keys Step 4 Press RIGHT ARROW key to select menu item to be edited The first display element will begin flashing Step 5 Press UP or DOWN keys to edit the flashing element RIGHT ARROW key advances the flashing element Step 6 Press ENTER key to s...

Page 6: ...sired mode of operation for the Open Collector output Options available are High Low volumetric Pulse or Frequency The signal may be disabled Off if not used In Low or High Mode the Open Collector output will be activated when the Flow rate reaches this value Be sure to modify this setting if you change the Flow Units The Open Collector output will be deactivated at Setpoint Hysteresis depending o...

Page 7: ...zer Lock On The Key Code must be entered to reset the resettable totalizer Adjust the minimum and maximum current output The display value represents the precise current output Adjustment limits 3 80 mA 4 00 mA 5 00 mA 19 00 mA 20 00 mA 21 00 mA Use this setting to match the system output to any external device Active HIGH This setting is used to turn a device pump valve ON at the setpoint Active ...

Page 8: ...e place to the right Increase Pulse volume setting Decrease pulse width setting Reduce system flow rate Enter K factor from 0 0001 to 99999 Change the hysteresis value Replace transmitter SIGNET Signet Scientific Company 3401 Aerojet Avenue El Monte CA 91731 2882 U S A Tel 626 571 2770 Fax 626 573 2057 For Worldwide Sales and Service visit our website gfsignet com Or call in the U S 800 854 4090 G...

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