AW-Lake RT-50 Installation Manual
RT-50 Flow Transmitter
Installation, Operating &
Maintenance Manual
©2020 AW-Lake Company. All rights reserved. Doc ID: RT50M AN010720
Table of Contents
Unpacking................................................................................................ 3
Quick Start Guide .................................................................................... 3
Power ...................................................................................................... 3
Installation ............................................................................................... 3
Product Description ................................................................................. 4
Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 4
Battery Replacement ............................................................................... 5
Navigational Buttons ............................................................................... 5
Run Mode Screens .................................................................................. 6
Programming Menu Navigation ............................................................... 6
K-Factor ....................................................................................... 6
Rate ............................................................................................ 7
Total ............................................................................................ 7
Contract Time ................................................................................ 7
Linearizer ...................................................................................... 8
Input/Output ..................................................................................8
System ......................................................................................... 8
Bluetooth ......................................................................................9
Mobile Bluetooth App ............................................................................ 10
Menu Navigation ...........................................................................10
System Settings .............................................................................11
Linearizer ..................................................................................... 12
Device Log ................................................................................... 13
Date/Time Settings .......................................................................13
Display Settings ............................................................................13
Compter Toolkit ..................................................................................... 14
Connecting ...................................................................................14
Upgrading Firmware ....................................................................... 15
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Safety Denitions and Information
Do not attempt to install or use your AW Gear Meters product until you have read
the safety instructions in this section. Save this manual and keep it in an easily
accessible place.
WARNING means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in
extensive product damage, serious personal injury, or death.
CAUTION means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.
NOTICE is a statement that informs about installation, operation, maintenance,
performance issues, or general tips that are important but do not create a hazard
or safety concern.
Unpacking
Separate the RT-50 Flow Display from packaging materials and check for any
visual signs of damage. If you determine there are damages caused by shipping,
file a claim with the shipping company. If the flow monitor appears to have been
improperly assembled or does not operate properly, Contact AW Lake’s returns
department for replacement or repair.
Quick Start Guide
CAUTION: As with any precision-engineered device, always use the RT-50 in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Power
3 lithium batteries provide the power to the RT-50. Units must be shipped
with the battery unplugged. To power On, plug in the battery to the designated
socket on the board marked BAT (See Figure 1). To replace the battery, refer to
Changing the Battery on page 4.
Installation
Secure display to flow meter by screwing sensor into designated sensor hole or
with proper fittings.
NOTICE: Before aaching the RT-50 to the ow meter, note any potenal clearance issues.
User must enter in the K-factor for the RT-50 before use. K-factors are found on
meter calibration sheet. For detailed instructions refer to programming instructions
in this manual. Once the K-factor is entered the unit is ready to read flow.
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Product Description
The RT-50 is a Battery-operated flow sensor that shows Rate and Totals on
an easy to read LCD display. With a new, user-friendly menu structure, this
unit is simple to setup and use. A new feature with the RT-50 is its Bluetooth
capabilities. User can do the setup in the palm of their hand and have a second
display for checking flow information. The basic function of this display is to read
the incoming frequency from the attached sensor and convert it to a flow reading.
Technical Specications
Flow Meter Compatibility
JV series positive displacement gear
meters and TRG, TR and TW turbine
meters.
Power
3.6V “C” cell battery, field replaceable;
3-year continuous use estimated
average life, depending on options
enabled.
Backup Battery
Lithium coin battery 3V. (CR2032)
Stores user data and time when battery
is disconnected.
Response Time
25 mS response, frequency dependent.
Temperature Rating
-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) ambient,
175˚F (80˚C) maximum fluid temp.
Input Options
Inductive and Carrier frequency sensors
Setup Options
• Local display
• Computer connection (cable shown below)
• Mobile app through Bluetooth
connection
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Battery Replacement
To replace the battery, first open the unit
and unplug battery from BAT connector.
Be sure to push down on the locking
tab which holds the connector in place.
Next pull back on the battery bracket and
carefully pull battery pack straight out of
the unit. Place new battery pack into the
unit and plug it into BAT connector. The
RT-50 will initialize and power back on.
Unit has a small coin cell backup battery
that will keep totalizer values saved while
main battery is disconnected.
Navigational Buttons
Figure 1: Battery Replacement
Left and Right Arrows
Allows user to switch between flow
monitoring displays (ex. Rate, Total,
Grand total screen) Also allows user
to move left and right when entering
values.
Up and Down Arrows
Allows users to move up and down
when in the menu structure. Also used
to increase and decrease values in
programmable fields.
Enter Used to Enter into a selected
menu option
F1 (Dynamic button with 2 functions)
-Takes user to Main Menu
-Go Back to previous menu
F2 (Dynamic button with 3 functions)
-Soft Key to go directly into
specific menus
-Saves user parameters
-Go Home to Main Screen
RT-50
F1 F2
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