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FlowConnect

4:   Installing a pressure sensor

If you want to install a pressure sensor that can transmit 

measurement data to the FlowConnect  unit, you will need 

the tools and materials listed at right.

This instruction is for a pipe that has an existing pressure 

gauge. If your pipe does not already have a location 

tapped and threaded, that will need to be done first. When 

completed, follow this instruction from step 2 below.

a.  Remove the existing gauge from the pipe.

b.  Clean the interior pipe threads and remove any debris.

c.  Wrap the pipe threads on the pressure sensor with 

Teflon tape.

!

WARNING!

Never remove a gauge while the line is under pressure!

d.  Screw in the pressure sensor by hand until it is tight, 

then use the channel locks to fully tighten it.

e.  Connect the extension cable to the pressure sensor. 

f.  Coil and secure any extra sensor cable with zip ties to 

prevent cable from being damaged or becoming a 

hazard.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Note: Sensor parts are sold individually or as a bundle. 

The parts listed below are for sensor and cable bundles.

PA-1 sensor and 10 m cable bundle (500.000.119) or
PA-1 sensor and 5 m cable bundle (500.000.120)
Cable for PA-1 pressure sensor
PA-1 pressure sensor 0-30 bar (200.733.162)
Crescent wrench or adjustable wrench
Channel locks (need to accommodate 3/4” pressure gauge)
Brass or steel wire brush

Содержание FlowConnect

Страница 1: ...ow meter from the pipe STEP 5 Remove the mechanical unit and base plate STEP 6 Convert drive assembly from mechanical to FlowCom STEP 7 Install submergible remote mount kit in the meter head STEP 8 Attach the FlowConnect unit at the remote mount location STEP 9 Attach the antenna STEP 10 Connect the batteries and attach the battery cover STEP 11 Attach the tamper evident seals STEP 12 Reinstall th...

Страница 2: ...ll need to be replaced with new cables with the appropriate connectors for the FlowConnect unit PARTS AND MATERIALS TOOLS REQUIRED 5 32 hex driver T shape wrench recommended Phillips screwdriver Standard flat head screwdriver Precision flat head screwdriver Part Number Description Quantity Part Number Description Quantity 30122 20 IOM Manual 1 TOB008 WS Base Plate 1 TOB018 O Ring for Base Plate 1 ...

Страница 3: ...number on the FlowConnect unit corresponds to information on a silver label located on the bottom of the base plate Figure 2 Checking engraved serial numbers on lids Meter serial number engraved on enclosure lid 1x 12345 1x 12345 STEP 2 Prepare a remote area for the telemetry equipment Depending on your equipment the wiring diagram may not necessarily represent your exact configuration For example...

Страница 4: ...ssembly while the line is under pressure STEP 4 Remove the flow meter from the pipe Remove the flow meter from the pipe as described in Section 3 0 of the Installation Operation and Maintenance IOM manual for Mc Propeller Flow meters STEP 5 Remove the mechanical unit and base plate a Remove the six screws around the base b Lift up and remove the canopy c Loosen the pal nut 10019 00 from the base p...

Страница 5: ... with the FlowCom bearing and sensor assembly as follows PART 1 Disassemble the flow meter Meters with a top plate assembly a Remove the meter assembly from the tube by unbolting the top plate assembly b Unscrew the bearing assembly with propeller attached from the ell using a 1 3 8 wrench Meters with a fixed ell a Remove the nut holding the propeller onto the bearing shaft using a 9 16 nut driver...

Страница 6: ...he bearing assembly onto the ell NOTE Ensure the bearing housing and sensor are clean and free of any debris or dirt Any debris or dirt may cause difficulty in removing the sensor in the future PART 2 Reassemble the flow meter a Remove the aft bearing from the bearing assembly Simply pull out the aft bearing as it is only held in place by magnetic attraction c d e f O rings sensor cable c Install ...

Страница 7: ...onvenient location a b remote cable sensor cable drive shaft column submergible remote mount kit in line terminal blocks a Pull the FlowCom remote cable through the assembled submergible remote mount kit and out through the bottom b Using the in line terminal connect the FlowCom remote cable to the sensor cable wires matching the red wires and the black wires c Guide the in line terminal block int...

Страница 8: ...cellular antenna or antenna extension by screwing it to the antenna post Figure 7 Attaching the antenna extension Figure 8 Non rechargeable batteries Figure 9 Rechargeable batteries a Remove the battery cover b Ensure the batteries are in place and plug the leads into the connectors in the order shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 STEP 10 Connect the batteries and attach the battery cover Connecting th...

Страница 9: ...d the base plate Figure 10 and the battery cover Figure 11 There are already two other seals on the FlowConnect unit Each tamper evident seal is attached through the hole in the security screw and a small hole in the chassis next to the security screw a Thread the wire end through the security hole in the screw and through the hole in the chassis next to the screw b When the wire is fully threaded...

Страница 10: ...are installing a solar panel orient it so that it is facing south in the northern hemisphere Securing anchoring There are many ways to install and secure an aerial mast for a solar panel rain gauge or antenna extension We recommend installing the mast plumb The lower part ofthemastmaybeburiedorcementedintotheground or it may be secured to surrounding fixed objects The installation should be secure...

Страница 11: ...t see next section If you are also installing a rain gauge with a solar panel they should be mounted on the same pole directly opposite each other Figure 12 2 Installing a solar panel 3 Installing a rain gauge Tools and Materials Rain Gauge kit model RG1 7 mm socket driver 7 pin male to female extension cable Use a 7 mm socket driver and two hose clamps to secure the rain gauge to the top of the p...

Страница 12: ...ded that will need to be done first When completed follow this instruction from step 2 below a Remove the existing gauge from the pipe b Clean the interior pipe threads and remove any debris c Wrap the pipe threads on the pressure sensor with Teflon tape WARNING Never remove a gauge while the line is under pressure d Screw in the pressure sensor by hand until it is tight then use the channel locks...

Страница 13: ...sensor connects to INPUTS terminal Cable to a SCADA unit connects to OUTPUTS terminal If you have a sensor with a remote mount use a Y connector IMPORTANT Although this diagram shows two sensors only ONE sensor can be connected at a remote mount No more than TWO inputs can be connected to the FlowConnect using a Y connector SCADA UNIT SCADA UNIT Cable from solar panel connects to POWER terminal Ca...

Страница 14: ... gauge or a pressure sensor The Inputs connector will either be in the middle or at the bottom of the connector plate For simple configurations with just one sensor plug the sensor directly into the Inputs port To connect more than one sensor to the Inputs port a Y Cable 200 720 510 is needed No more than two sensors can be connected at once so only one Y Cable is required 3 Outputs connector The ...

Страница 15: ...en programming the FlowCom register If this happens you can recover from the error by doing the following Cycle through the menu selections If you remember the original value cycle through all of the values until you come to the selection you want Time out the programming mode If you can t find the value you want or find the menu you need allow the programming mode to time itself out This is done ...

Страница 16: ...g selections The arrow at the far left side is used for moving to the next flashing selection Approx 1 Figure 16 Magnetic wand activation points for configuration menu STEP 1 Enter PROGRAMMING MODE P P b Pass the wand on the three times The second digit from the left will flash Figure 18 c Pass the wand on the once The display will increment from 0 to 1 Figure 18 A lock code of 01000 is required t...

Страница 17: ...tE Un Rate Unit Time Sets Unit Time rAtE dP Rate Format Sets Rate Decimal Place tot Un Totalizer Unit Sets Unit tot dP E Totalizer Decimal Point Enable Enables Disables Totalizer Decimal Point tot dP Totalizer Decimal Place Sets Decimal Place Tot FAct Totalizer Multiplier Sets Multiplier 20mA Un 20mA Unit Sets 20mA Unit 20mA dP 20mA DP Sets 20mA Decimal Place 20mA FS 20mA FS 20mA Full Scale PLS Un...

Страница 18: ...Set CodE Set Lock Code Sets new Lock Code GPr dP GPR Decimal Place Sets GPR Decimal Place GPr Gallons Per Revolution Sets GRR Digits Smooth Smoothing Turns Smoothing on off 4mA AdJ Trim 4mA Adjusts 4mA Zero 20mA AdJ Trim 20mA Adjusts 20mA FS PLS tYPE Pulse Type Sets Pulse Type PLSwidth Pulse Width Sets Pulse Width in ms RESEttot Reset Total Zeroes Total DIS rSt Disable Reset Total Permanent Reset ...

Страница 19: ... 0 3 1 17 Page 19 of 19 FlowConnect P P P NOTE At the L2 Go To selection if you pass the wand over P to move to the second menu level the selection rUn Go to will appear Then if you make a second pass over P any changes made will be set STEP 5 Exit and save settings Note If you do not save your settings and allow the configuration mode to time out your settings will be lost b Pass the wand over to...

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