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FTA400 Rev1105

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FIRE RESEARCH CORPORATION

www.fireresearch.com

26 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY11767

TEL  ( 631 ) 724-8888  FAX  ( 631 ) 360-9727  

TOLL  FREE  1-800-645-0074

PORTABLE

FLOWTESTER

MODELS:

FTA400 GPM

FTA410 LPM

Document Number:
XE-FTA4PM-R0A

Содержание INSIGHT FTA400 GPM

Страница 1: ...IRE RESEARCH CORPORATION www fireresearch com 26 Southern Blvd Nesconset NY11767 TEL 631 724 8888 FAX 631 360 9727 TOLL FREE 1 800 645 0074 PORTABLE FLOWTESTER MODELS FTA400 GPM FTA410 LPM Document Nu...

Страница 2: ...otal Flow Test 8 Pump Test 9 Nozzle Test 10 Training 10 Calibrate a Vehicle Mounted Flowmeter 10 FLOW RATE MEASURING INFORMATION 11 POWER 12 Internal Battery 12 Alternate Power Sources 12 OPERATION 13...

Страница 3: ...lowmeter Calibration Flow for Each Pipe Size 11 Table 3 Program Code Quick Reference 18 List of Figures Figure 1 Controls and Indicators 7 Figure 2 Typical Programming Displays 16 Figure 3 Sensor Tube...

Страница 4: ...the storage of cables The INSIGHT digital flowmeter has a 4 digit LED flow display with daylight bright digits 0 56 inch high The flowmeter electronics are self contained and program features are acce...

Страница 5: ...0 GPM FTA400 020 2 0 Tube w 2 5 Couplings 21 520 GPM FTA400 025 2 5 Tube w 2 5 Couplings 30 850 GPM FTA400 030 3 0 Tube w NPT Threads 40 1380 GPM FTA400 040 4 0 Tube w NPT Threads 80 2300 GPM Note GPM...

Страница 6: ...ED It also houses the electronics and programs that are used to operate the portable tester The programs are accessed and inputs are made by using two buttons on the front of the display module Batter...

Страница 7: ...Button Totalx100 LED Digital Display Storage area for all cables 120 VAC Power Cable Input For power or to charge the internal battery 12V DC Power Cable Input Requires optional power cable Low Batter...

Страница 8: ...lows 1 Connect the flow tube to a 2 5 port Adapters are not supplied 2 Open the hydrant valve and record the flow reading 3 Shut off the hydrant and remove the other 2 5 cap 4 Open the hydrant valve a...

Страница 9: ...nough water from the tank if that is the way you expect to use them For in line pump testing attach the portable flow tester to the hydrant and run a typical hose layout Next extend your standard fire...

Страница 10: ...us determine the optimum flow for various situations This will be a graphic presentation of interaction of pressure flow and nozzles It will also demonstrate the desirability of Fire Research Flow and...

Страница 11: ...d by NFPA 1901 Refer to Table 2 Plumbing components upstream of a flow sensor that tend to increase stream turbulence may cause erroneous flow rate readings Typical components would include a valve fl...

Страница 12: ...d lead acid battery The battery should last 3 to 4 years depending on use To remove the battery 1 Remove the four retaining screws on the bottom of the flow tester case 2 Open the cover and lift out t...

Страница 13: ...sible to power the unit directly from either a 120 VAC or a 12 VDC source Refer to Power section It is recommended that the calibration of the meter be checked once annually or if the operator feels t...

Страница 14: ...on tube size program After 3 seconds the display will switch to show 0 GPM 6 Press MODE button to display the current sensor tube size program 7 If the sensor tube size program is correct press and ho...

Страница 15: ...display Press and release the button again to show normal flow rate The total will continue to accumulate even if power has been off unless the reset function is enabled Reset Total Flow to 0 The tota...

Страница 16: ...MODE button is used to display and select the calibration tube size program Both the MODE and TOTAL buttons are used to enter a program code Once a program code is entered the MODE button is used to...

Страница 17: ...will scroll up by 1 Set the first digit to the number desired 3 Press the TOTAL button The second digit shown in the display will flash Each time the TOTAL button is pressed the number will scroll up...

Страница 18: ...tered and a programed value or option is shown in the display the timeout feature is disabled CODE FEATURE OPTIONS 311 Flow Rate Increment Increments by 10 at Flow Rates Above Program Value Increments...

Страница 19: ...am slot and doing the calibration procedure Once the tester is programmed the operator presses the mode button to select a different sensor tube size Note Tube can refer to pipes fittings or other fix...

Страница 20: ...the flow display will show 0 when the signal from the flow sensor is below the programmed value Code 319 Flow Cutoff Flow Rate Factory programmed value Options 0 to 999 This code allows a cutoff flow...

Страница 21: ...ed calibration point is to close to the previous point There is less than 5 difference between two calibration points Select a different point to continue with the calibration procedure Error Code E20...

Страница 22: ...nsor tube size had been entered but not calibrated it can not be selected when performing flow test 1 Place ON OFF switch to ON the display will flash the sensor tube size program After 3 seconds the...

Страница 23: ...specific sensor and tube The tube size will be displayed in inches or millimeters depending on code 313 setting The display format is as follows 1st A x x 2nd b x x 3rd c x x 4th d x x 5th E x x 6th...

Страница 24: ...1 Enter code 321 Result The digital display will show the default sensor tube size program 2 Press the TOTAL button to change the sensor tube size program 3 Press both the MODE and TOTAL buttons and h...

Страница 25: ...ation point 4 Flow water through the tube at the flow rate selected for the calibration point Ensure a constant pressure is maintained to obtain a steady flow rate 5 Press the MODE button Result The d...

Страница 26: ...ins freely Remove Flow Sensor 1 Remove retaining nut 2 Slide flow sensor out of sensor housing Install Flow Sensor 1 Insert flow sensor into sensor housing Align flat spot on sensor rim with alignment...

Страница 27: ...D Battery Rechargeable 12 VDC 3 XE FM015FT1 M Flow Tube 1 5 in w 2 5 Couplings XE FM020FT1 M Flow Tube 2 0 in w 2 5 Couplings XE FM025FT1 M Flow Tube 2 5 in w 2 5 Couplings XE FM030FT1 M Flow Tube 3 0...

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