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Bulletin M0092D EN_00
EN
Installation use and maintenance
K500
PRESET
BATCH
METER
7
CUSTOMIZING.THE.METER.
Customizing the METER means using the options offered by
the METER to guarantee an easy, handy and accurate use.
METER customization can be carried out by the Manager using
the
Customization Menu
which gives access to the following
customization
options
:
Setting the most frequently used
PRESET VALUES
.
* Selecting the
Unit of measurement
.
* Selecting the
Number of Decimal Digits
.
* Activating the
Auto RESET
function.
* Modifying the
Precision Stop Factor
(
PS
Factor).
Modifying the
Calibration factor
(
K
Factor).
(* = Not available on all models)
7.1
CUSTOMIZING.MENU
To access the various customizing functions and select the
desired options,
two different actions are possible on the keys:
This symbol indicates the necessity
to press the key briefly
with consequent release.
This symbol indicates the necessity
to press and keep
pressed the key
for a few seconds.
To exit the customization menu, independently from the activity
in progress,
press RESET
.
The currently displayed settings become immediately
operational.
To access the customization menu:
If the METER is off, press RESET to restart it.
The METER will display:
If the METER displays the
Resettable TOTAL
, wait for a few
seconds until the METER automatically displays the
TOTAL
.
Only in this condition it is possible to enter the customization
Menu.
Simultaneously press AUTO and RESET keys and keep them
pressed until the METER displays:
Blinking
You have now entered the following activity:
Setting the most
frequently used PRESET values.
Setting the
most frequently
used PRESET
values.
See paragraph 7.2 for setting mode.
To access the subsequent activity:
Press and keep the AUTO key pressed until
The METER displays:
Blinkin
g
You have now entered the following activity:
Selecting the Unit
of Measurement.
Selecting
the Unit of
Measurement
See paragraph 7.3 for setting modes.
To access the subsequent activity:
Press and keep the AUTO key pressed until the METER displays:
Flashing point
You have now entered the following activity:
Selecting the
Number of Decimal Digits.
Selecting the
Number of
Decimal Digits
See paragraph 7.4 for setting modes.
To access the subsequent activity:
Press and keep the AUTO key pressed until the METER displays:
Blinking
You have now entered the following activity:
Activating the Auto
RESET function.
Activating the
Auto RESET
function.
See paragraph 7.5 for activation mode.
To access the subsequent activity:
Press and keep the AUTO key pressed until the METER displays:
Blinking
You have now entered the following activity:
Modifying the
Precision Stop Factor (PS factor).
Modifying the
Precision Stop
Factor (PS
factor)
See paragraph 7.6 for modification mode.
To access the subsequent activity:
Press and keep the AUTO key pressed until the METER displays:
Blinking
You have now entered the following activity:
Modifying the
Calibration Factor (K factor).
Modifying the
Calibration
Factor (K
factor)
See paragraph 7.7 for modification mode.
To exit the customization mode, independently from the activity
in progress, press RESET.
The currently displayed settings
become immediately operational.
7.2
FREQUENTLY.USED.PRESET.VALUES
The METER allows the operator to store 5 different
most
frequently used PRESET values
(AUTO1 .... AUTO5) which can
be quickly recalled without having to set them each time by
means of the numeric keys.
The first time this activity is accessed,
all the PRESET values
stored
(AUTO1 .... AUTO5) are set to zero.
When the METER displays:
Blinking
Index of the PRESET
value AUTO1
Use the numeric keys
to set a new PRESET value (which will
replace the value previously stored in memory). If for example it
must be assigned the value 31.2 to AUTO1 press:
The METER displays:
By keeping the keys pressed, the value continues to vary.
To modify or check the next most frequently used PRESET value,
press the AUTO key; the METER will display:
Blinking
Index of the PRESET
value AUTO2
and is ready to accept the setting of the PRESET value AUTO2.
Each time the AUTO key is pressed, the next AUTO value is
displayed.
Blinking
Press AUTO and keep it pressed to
access
the next activity.
Press RESET to
exit
the customization menu.
7.3
UNIT.OF.MEASUREMENT
The METER allows the user to select one of the following Units
of Measurement:
QTS = QUARTS
PTS = PINTS
LIT = LITERS
GAL = GALLONS (U.S. Gallon).
The above-mentioned Units of Measurements refer to the
Batch
total indication.
If the LITERS unit is selected:
The TOTALS are expressed
in LITERS
.
If the GALLONS, PINTS or QUARTS unit is selected:
The
TOTALS are expressed in GALLONS
.
When the METER displays:
Blinking
Press AUTO to go to the next Unit of Measurement.
Keep on pressing AUTO until the desired Unit of Measurement
is displayed.
Press AUTO and keep it pressed to
go
to the next activity.
Press RESET to
exit
the customization menu.
The modification of the unit of measurement does
NOT
require a new Calibration (see paragraph 7.7).
If the TOTAL indicates a value other than zero, this value
is
automatically converted
from LITERS into GALLONS
o viceversa, if necessary, when the Unit of Measurement is
being modified.
7.4
DECIMAL.DIGITS
The METER allows the user to select the number of Decimal
Digits by displaying the HUNDREDTH (two decimal digits) or
the THOUSANDTH (three decimal digits) of the selected Unit.
The METER displays:
Blinking point
Press AUTO to modify the selection.
The METER displays:
Blinking point
Press AUTO again to return to the previous selection.
The METER displays the FLOATING POINT Batch total
dispensed.
Indipendently from the selection performed (two or three
decimal digits):
as soon as the amount dispensed
exceeds 10 units, the METER displays two decimal digits only;
as soon as the amount dispensed exceeds 99 Units, the
METER displays one decimal digit only.
Press AUTO and keep it pressed to
access
the next activity.
Press RESET to
exit
the customization menu.
7.5
AUTO.RESET
The METER is equipped with an Auto RESET function.
When the function is activated, a few minutes after the end of a
dispensing operation, the METER automatically resets the Batch
Total.
When the METER displays:
Blinking
Press AUTO to modify the selection.
Blinking
Press AUTO again to return to the previous selection.
Indipendently from the selection carried out,
the Batch Total
supplied is never reset of the dispensing operation has been
performed in AUTO mode.
Press AUTO and keep it pressed to
access
the next activity.
Press RESET to
exit
the customization menu.
7.6
STOP.PRECISION.IN.AUTO.MODE
The function described in this paragraph only
concerns those
operators who want to obtain the maximum dispensing stop
precision
in AUTO mode. If a slight excess of the preset value
(a few hundredths of litres) does not cause any problem, the
present paragraph can be ignored.
The METER, in AUTO mode, allows the user to obtain a high
precision stop, thus dispensing exactly the preset amount
without exceeding the PRESET value.
To guarantee this hgh stop precision,
especially when the unit
operates at the maximum allowed flow-rates
, the valve does
not close when the PRESET value is reached,
but when the
dispensed amount is lower than the PRESET value by a few
Unit hundredths.
To guarantee the dispensing stop precision,
this pre-stop value must not be fixed
, but strictly dependent on
the flow-rate used. To allow the Manager to obtain the highest
stop precision, the unit has been equipped with a Stop Precision
Factor (Precision Stop) called
PS factor
. The Manager, during the
METER customization,
can select a PS Factor ranging between
ZERO and FIVE.
By selecting
PS = 0
a pre-closing equal to
ZERO
is set; by selecting
PS = 5
the
MAXIMUM
pre-closing is set.
The higher the flow rate, the higher the selected PS value must
be. Selecting a too high PS value, the dispensed amount may be
lower than the preset value by some hundredts of a litre.
When the METER displays:
Blinking
Press AUTO to increase the PS Factor by one unit.
Blinking
Keep on pressing AUTO until the desired PS factor value is
displayed.
Blinking
Press AUTO and keep it pressed to
access
the next activity.
Press RESET to
exit
the customization menu.
7.7
CALIBRATING
The METER is equipped with a liter-counter high precision oval
gears, factory pre-calibrated.
Why calibrate?
If the METER is used:
with fluids having a viscosity close to the limits of the
allowed range
(such as low viscosity antifreeze fluids or high
viscosity oils for gear boxes)
in extreme flow-rate conditions (close to the min. and max.
values of the allowed range)
it may be necessary to carry out
an on-site calibration.
How to
calibrate
The METER allows the user to carry out a fast and accurate
electronic calibration by modifying the
Calibration factor (K
Factor).
At delivery, all METERS are given the same calibration factor:
K Factor = 1,000
This calibration factor guarantees the best accuracy in the
following conditions:
Fluid:
motor oil type 10W 30
.
Temperature:
20°C
.
Flow-rate:
10 liter/min
.
The calibration can be done either as:
An on-site calibration, by dispensing into a calibrated
container;
A direct modification of the calibration factor.
When the METER displays:
On-site
calibration by
dispensing into
a calibrated
container
Blinking
press the AUTO key; it is possible to start the calibration by
dispensing the fluid into a calibrated container.
During dispensing the METER displays:
Batch total dispensed
Blinking
The dispensing operation may be freely interrupted and
resumed.
The Calibration dispensing is finished when the fluid level
reaches the graduated area in the calibrated container.
Blinking
Indicated value
To obtain a correct METER calibration, it is necessary to use
an accurate sample container having a
capacity not less than
5 liters.
Completely purge all air from the unit
(see par. 5.7) before
performing the calibration.
Perform the calibration dispensing at a steady flow-rate
, by
pulling the trigger fully down and keeping it in open position until
the container is full.
During the final dispensing phase, do not reduce the flow-rate
to reach the graduated area in the calibrated container
.
The correct technique to be adopted at the final stages of the
filling operations into the calibrated container is "small topping-
ups"; this is achieved by rapidly pulling the
METER trigger fully down and then releasing it very quickly.
Press AUTO to confirm the end of the calibration dispensing.
METER
Sample
container
INDICATED
VALUE
Blinking
REAL
VALUE
After dispensing, wait for a few minutes to allow any possible
air bubble to be bled from the sample container. Read the Real
value only at the end of this phase as the level may decrease in
the container.
Do not wait for more than 15 minutes as the METER will exit
the menu and it will be no longer possible to complete the
calibration procedure.
The METER is ready to accept the modification of the
indicated
value
to be matched with the
real value
.
Press the “10” key to increase the indicated value.
Press the “0.1” key to decrease the indicated value.
Each time a key is pressed, the last digit on the right is modified
by one unit.
By keeping the keys pressed, the value changes, slowly at first
and then rapidly.
METER
Sample
container
INDICATED
VALUE
Blinking
REAL
VALUE
Press AUTO to confirm the end of the indicated value correction;
The METER now calculates the new Calibration factor (K Factor)
and displays:
CAL-End
Blinking alternately
New K Factor
After a few seconds the METER
automatically exits the
customization mode
and starts using the new Calibration Factor.
One dispensing operation is enough to carry out the on-site
calibration of the liter-counter.
If you wish to
verify
the result of this calibration,
perform a
normal dispensing in the same sample calibrated container
,
without re-entering the calibration function in Customization
menu.
Direct
modification of
the calibration
factor
The direct correction of the Calibration Factor is useful when:
the K Factor in use must be corrected by a known
percentage;
a K Factor already known must be added.
When the METER displays:
Blinking
press the AUTO key, release it and press the AUTO key again.
The METER displays:
Blinking
The METER is ready to accept the direct modification of the K
Factor.
Press the “10” key to increase the indicated value.
Press the “0.1 “ key to decrease the indicated value.
Each time a key is pressed, the last digit on the right is modified
by one unit.
By keeping the keys pressed, the value changes, slowly at first
and then rapidly.
Press the AUTO key to confirm that the correction of the
indicated value is over.
The METER stores the new Calibration Factor (K Factor) and
displays:
CAL-End
Blinking alternately
New K Factor
After a few seconds the METER
automatically exits the
customization mode
and starts using the new Calibration Factor.
8
MAINTENANCE.OF.THE.METER.
The only
routine maintenance
operations required by the
METER are:
bahery replacement;
filter cleaning.
These activities can be easily performed using standard tools.
Any other
extraordinary maintenance
operation must be
carried out by an authorized Service Centre.
8.1
BATTERY.REPLACEMENT
The METER continuously controls the battery charging state. As
soon as the charge decreases below a given level, the METER
displays:
“bAtt" message
Blinking
warning the Operator about the need to replace the batteries.
As soon as the message “bAtt” is displayed, dispensing in
“AUTO” mode is immediately inhibited and it is no longer
possible to lock the trigger in open position.
This prevents the
unit from dispensing continuously in AUTO mode even if the
PRESET value has been reached, due to an insufficient battery
charge.
Even when the message “bAtt” is displayed, it is still possible
to perform dispensing in MANUAL mode
.
Although it is possible to carry out
tens of dispensing operations
in MANUAL mode, even after the message “bAtt” is displayed,
the battery must be replaced as soon as possible to resume
the full operation of the METER
and to prevent the LCD image
quality from deteriorating, thus causing metering errors. When
the message “bAtt” blinks, the TOTAL is
constantly updated,
although no longer displayed.
To replace the bakery:
1. Using a small screwdriver (PH cross head, bit no. 1) completely
slacken the four screws of the bahery compartment cover
and remove it.
2. remove the flat baheries;
3. install the new baheries;
4. replace the cover and tighten the four screws.
WARNING: press the RESET key after battery replacement.
The METER will restart automatically, carrying out a short SELF-
TEST:
complete lighting of the LCD;
complete power-off of the LCD;
display of the electronic board serial number;
normal operation mode resumed.
Battery replacement does not cause any data loss.
The METER
customization, previously set, remains operational
at the next
re-starting.
8.2
CLEANING.THE.FILTER
The METER is equipped with a removable filter for inspection
and cleaning, installed inside the swivel.
Filter clogging can strongly reduce the maximum flow-rate
supplied by the METER.
Regularly clean the filter and check it each time a reduction in
flow-rate is detected.
To reduce the frequency of filter cleaning operations, the METER
dispensing system should be equipped with suitable line filters.
To clean or replace the filter:
1. Release the line pressure and dismount the METER in
compliance with the instructions given in paragraph 5.2.
2. Unscrew the 1/2” nut and remove the filtering disk.
3. Properly clean the filter or use a new filter (see Spare parts
list in paragraph 10.3).
4. Place the filter again,
paying akention to components’
positioning.
Do not use filters which have been damaged during improper
dismounting or cleaning operations.
Always reposition the filter with the utmost care.
Only a filter in good condition and correctly installed can
guarantee the good operation of the METER, thus preventing
any dust or foreign bodies from locking or damaging the
METER valve.
5. Reassemble the METER according to the instructions given
in paragraph 5.6.
6. Fix the swivel again and tighten at 20 Nm.
Seal
O-Ring
Mesh filter
9
PRODUCT.IDENTIFICATION.
Some technical data of the METER, which is essential for its safe
use, is indicated on the CE plate located on the right side of
the handle.
10
CONSTRUCTION.DATA.
10.1
TECHNICAL.DATA
Measuring principle
Oval gears
Flow range:
1
to
30
* liter/min
0.26 to 7.9 gpm
Pressure range
50
* to
7000
KPa
7 to 1015 psi
Temperature range
operating:
-5
to
+50
°C
+23 to +11 °F
storage:
-35
to
+60
°C
-31 to +140 °F
Viscosity range
10
to
5000
mPa s
Accuracy
+/- 0.5
% % of indicated value after calibration.
Repeatability
+/- 0.2
% of indicated value
Resolution
0.005
liters
0.0013
gallons
Pressure loss
at
10
liter/min with
80W oil
at
21°C
2.6 gpm with 80W oil at 70 °F
with high flow-rate spouts:
150
KPa
22 psi
with dripless valve:
450
KPa
65 psi
Unit of measure
Liter / Gallon / Pint / Quart
selectable by the operator.
Indications
Batch Total:
floating point:
0.000
to
999.9
units
Total/Resettable Total:
999999
units
Presettable amount:
0.1
to
99.9
units
Battery
nr. 4 standard batteries 1.5 V (size AA)
Expected life:
up to
10,000 operations per year
in AUTO
mode.
AUTO mode inhibition when "low battery" indication is
displayed.
Swivel
1/2» BSP Female thread
1/2» NPT Female thread (optional)
Weight
Batteries included
1.55
Kg
0.41 Lbs
Fluid compatibility
lubricating oils (mineral, synthetic)
antifreeze mixtures
Materials in contact with
the fluid
Steel / stainless steel
Aluminium
Brass
Polyurethane
Acetalic resin
Nitrile rubber
* with high flow-rate spouts
10.2
DIMENSIONS
10.3
SPARE.PARTS.EXPLODED.VIEW
11
12
13
10
8
7
2
3
1
8
6
5
4
9
14
15
When ordering spare parts, please always specify:
Position No. of spare part,
Model,
Serial number.
Serial number
10.4
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reduced flow rate
Dirty filter
Clean the filter after having
properly flushed the feeding lines
from
dirty particles (see par. 5.3 of the
user manual).
Insufficient pump pressure
Use a pump able to create higher
pressure
High oil viscosity
If possible, keep the oil warmer, in
order to reduce viscosity.
Lack of accuracy
(within few
percentage error)
Necessity to calibrate the meter
into
the
specific
operative
condition
Calibrate the instrument following
the instruction at par. 7.7 of the
User manual.
The feeding line has not been
purged from the air
Purge the lines ( see par. 5.7 of the
user manual).
Evident inaccuracy
Counting system malfunctioning
Contact your dealer for repair
The meter doesn’t
count
Counting system malfunctioning
Contact your dealer for repair
LCD shadowed
The instrument has been used
too long with the flashing message
“bAh” ( see chap. 8 of the user
Manual)
Replace the battery.
LCD black
The baheries are completely flat.
Replace the battery.
Impossible to
enter the AUTO
mode
If the display is flashing the
message “bAh”, the dispensing in
AUTO mode is inaccessible for
safety reason ( see par. 8.1 of the
User manual)
Replace the battery.
In AUTO mode,
the trigger doesn’t
remain in open
position
There is a problem on the trigger
locking system
Contact your dealer for repair.
The trigger
doesn’t release
The used fluid is not compatible
Use
the
instrument
with
compatible fluids.
The valve doesn’t work
Contact your dealer for repair.
Leaking from the
drip-free shutoff
valve
Improper seal of the valve nozzle
Once dismantled the extension,
check the tightness of the valve
nozzle. If negative, contact your
dealer for repair.
The drip-free shutoff valve doesn’t
close correctly
Once dismantled the extension,
check the tightness of the valve
nozzle. If positive, replace the
drip-free shutoff valve.
Leaking from the
trigger
The seals have been damaged
Contact your dealer for repair.
Leaking from the
swivel
Improper hose installation
Verify the proper installation of
the hose.
Not compatible threads
Verify that the hose and the inlet
swivel threads are the same.
Leaking from the
extension
The installation of the extension
on the nozzle has not been made
correctly
Verify the presence of all
components and nut tightening
(see par. 5.5 of the user manual).
The extension
blew off
from the nozzle
The installation has not been
made correctly
Verify that the spring washer has
been installed and check the nut
tightening (see par. 5.5 of the user
manual).
High wearing out
of the
batteries
Possible short circuit due to some
water trapped into the bahery
compartment
Avoid to sprinkle water against the
nozzle.
Possible
short
circuit
due
to humidity into the bahery
compartment
The instrument has been designed
to be used indoor. Do not use
outdoor.
Bahery installation and contacts
not correct
Verify that there is not any short
circuit on the battery contacts.
Electronic board malfunctioning.
Contact your dealer for repair.
Failing to start
after battery
replacement
Defective contact at the bahery
installation.
Disconnect the batteries and wait
for 30 seconds.
DATA ERROR on
the display
Defective board
Replace the board.
11
DISPOSAL.
Foreword
In case the system should be demolished, its parts must be given to
companies specialised in industrial waste disposal and recycling; in
particular:
Disposal of Pack-
aging
Packaging consists of biodegradable cardboard that can be given to
firms charged with cellulose recovery.
Disposal of Metal
parts
The metal components, both painted and in stainless steel, are
usually recycled by companies that are specialised in the metal-
scrapping industry.
Disposal of electri-
cal and electronic
components
These have to be disposed by companies that are specialised in
the disposal of electronic components, in accordance with the
instructions of 2012/19/UE (see text of Directive below).
Environ-
mental
informa-
tion for
customers
in the European
Comunity
European Directive 2012/19/UE requires that the equipement
bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not
be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates
that this product should be disposed of separately from regular
household waste streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of
this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
Disposing of RAEE equipment as household wastes is strictly
forbidden. Such wastes must be disposed of separately.
Any hazardous substances in the electrical and electronic appliances
and/or the misuse of such appliances can have potentially serious
consequences for the environment and human health.
In case of the unlawful disposal of said wastes, fines will be applicable
as defined by the laws in force.
Disposal of Other
parts
The disposal of other parts such as pipes, rubber seals, plastic
components and cables should be entrusted to companies
specialized in the disposal of industrial wastes.
