Axis Industries QALCOMATIC FLOW C, QALCOMATIC FLOW H Technical Description, Installation And User Manual

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QALCOMATIC FLOW C
QALCOMATIC FLOW H

WATER METERS

Technical description

Installation and operation guide

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1. APPLICATION AND DESCRIPTION

Type and temperature class:

Temperature class T30: FLOW C
Temperature class T30/90: FLOW H

Connection length and type: 80 mm G ¾ B“ 1
110 mm G ¾ B“ 2
130 mm G1 B“ 3

Permanent flowrate Q3: 1.6 m3/h 1

2.5 m3/h 2
4 m3/h 3

Flows Q3/Q1 ratio (R) in horizontal position:
R50-H 2
R63-H 3
R80-H 4
R100-H 5
R125-H 6
R160-H 7
R200-H 8

Flows Q3/Q1 ratio (R) in vertical position:
R50-V 2
R63-V 3
R80-V 4
R100-V 5

Installation kit: Included 1
Not included (or omitted) 0

Communication interface type: none 0
radio 1
M-bus 2

The electronic water meter with autonomous power supply, designed for metering of cold
water (0.1 - 30) °C (QALCOMATIC FLOW C - marked in blue) and hot water (30 - 90) oC (QALCOMATIC
FLOW H - marked in red) flowing in pipelines used in apartments, single family houses or other premises of
similar type. Water pressure must not be higher than 1.6 MPa.

It is a single-jet dry type meter. The water flow running through the meter rotates the impeller with a
mounted asymmetric metal plate, which changes the measuring coils decrement by rotational frequency,
which is then measured by the electronic block, that also records the number of rotations and calculates
the volume of water running through, and displays the readings on the indicator.

Remote data reading can be enabled by the use of optical interface, and by activating the wired M­bus or wireless (radio) connection interface in the remote data collection system.

The meter is protected against the external effects of the magnetic field.
The counter shall be fastened to the meter frame using a transparent cap, which eliminates the
possibility of accessing the indication device without damaging the cap. This structure of the cap performs
the function of a seal.
The meters may be mounted both horizontally and vertically.
The meter mounting length may be 80 mm or 100 mm with connection tread G ¾B“ or 130 mm
with connection thread G 1B“.
Meter's permanent flowrate (Q3) can be 1.6 m3/h, 2.5 m3/h or 4 m3/h.
Minimum flowrate (Q1) and permanent flowrate (Q3) ratio Q3/Q1 (R) can be optionally 50, 63, 80,
100, 125, 160 or 200.

Depending on the temperature class, the meter can be used for metering cold (T30) or hot
(T30/90) water.

Composition of the meter order code:
Water meter QALCOMATIC FLOW C – □ □ □ □ □ – □

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Q3 Permanent flowrate (m3/h)

1.6

2.5

Q3/Q1 (R)

125

100

80

63

50

200

160

125

100

80

Q

1

Minimum flowrate (m3/h)

0.0128

0.016

0.020

0.025

0.032

0.0125

0.015

0.020

0.025

0.031

Q

2

Transitional flowrate (m3/h)

0.020

0.025

0.032

0.040

0.051

0.020

0.025

0.032

0.040

0.050

Q

4

Overload flowrate (m3/h)

2 2 2 2 2

3.125

3.125

3.125

3.125

3.125

Mounting position

H H H

H, V

H, V H H H H, V

H, V

Pressure loss class
(pressure loss class at Q3, bar)

ΔP 25
(0.25)

ΔP 63
(0,63)

Q3 Permanent flowrate (m3/h)

2.5

4

Q3/Q1 (R)

125

100

80

63

50

200

160

125

100

80

Q

1

Minimum flowrate (m3/h)

0.020

0.025

0.031

0.040

0.050

0.020

0.025

0.032

0.040

0.050

Q

2

Transitional flowrate

(m3/h)

0.032

0.040

0.050

0.063

0.080

0.032

0.040

0.051

0.064

0.080

Q

4

Overload flowrate (m3/h)

3.125

3.125

3.125

3.125

3.125 5 5 5 5

5

Mounting position

H H H

H, V

H, V H H H H, V

H, V

Pressure loss class
(pressure loss class at Q3, bar)

ΔP 25
(0,25)

ΔP 63
(0,63)

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Water meter with connection diameter G ¾“:

Water meter with connection diameter G 1“:

Connection diameter G ¾“ , G 1“
Connection length G ¾“ : 80 mm, 110 mm; G 1“: 130 mm
Temperature class QALCOMATIC FLOW C T30 (0.1...30 °C)
Temperature class QALCOMATIC FLOW H T30/90 (30...90 °C)
Pressure class (maximum allowable pressure) MAP 16 (16 bar)
Flow profile sensitivity class: U0 D0
Mechanical environment class: M1
Electromagnetic environment class: E1
Ambient temperature: +5 ºC...+55 ºC
Working environment class: B
Transportation and storage ambient temperature: +5 ºC...+55 ºC
Ambient humidity: up to 98 % (without condensation)
Reverse flow: allowed, displayed, but not measured
Software version 1.01
Control pulse (optical) value 0.002 litre/pulse
Sensitivity threshold (horizontal position) G ¾“ : 8 l/h, G 1“: 13 l/h
Meter output, where flowrate (Q) exceeds allowable limits
Q ≤ 2Q4 linear measurement
Q > 2Q4 limited 2Q4
Protection class IP64 or IP68
Power supply internal battery 3.6 V

(not replaced during utilisation)
Battery service life 12 years + 6 months
Radio transmission frequency of data 868 MHz
Mbus interface cable length 1.2 m
Volume measurement unit m
Volume indicator resolution 0.001 m
Maximum value of volume indicator 99999.999 m
Maximum permissible error (MPE) of volume measurement, where flowrate value is between Q2 (inclusive)
and Q4:

- QALCOMATIC FLOW C water meter  2 %

- QALCOMATIC FLOW H water meter  3 %
Volume measurement MPE, where flowrate value are from Q1 to Q2 (exclusive) and at any water
temperature  5 %.
Weight, no more than L=80 mm - 0.4 kg,

3

3

3

L=110 mm - 0.42 kg,

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Dimensions and connection measurements:

L=130 mm - 0.62 kg

Picture 2. Meter installation length 80 mm, Picture 3. Meter installation length 110 mm,
connection thread G ¾ B“ connection thread G ¾ B“

Picture 3. Meter installation length 130 mm, connection thread G1B“

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3. STRUCTURE

Water meter QALCOMATIC FLOW C or QALCOMATIC FLOW H

1

Technical description. Installation and operation guide.

1

Installation accessories, kit:
connection nozzles (external thread ½, connection nut ¾ )

1*

* Included in the kit according to special request of clients

The meter comprises the flowrate measuring device (sensor) installed inside the frame and the

electronic indication device (counter).

The flowrate sensor is mounted in the pipeline. The frame is made of nickel plated brass that has a
measuring chamber with a single-jet impeller on the inside. The inlet is provided with the grids/filters, which
protect the meter from large impurities found in the pipeline.

The counter comprises an electronic block with an 8-digit display (LCD). The operating voltage is
supplied from the internal 3.6 V lithium battery. The front panel features the optical interface (IR) for remote
data reading. The counter can be rotated at up to 360 degrees in respect of the frame.

Quantity, units

5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

5.1. The meter must be installed in an easily accessible place (to facilitate meter reading and
maintenance).

5.2. First, it is necessary to close the valve and empty the water in the pipe.

5.3. Both horizontal and vertical installation is possible. In any event, it is necessary to ensure
convenient reading of the data. The meter must be installed into the system in such a way that the
direction arrow on the frame matches the direction of the water flow.

5.4. The labelled flowrate ratio R with marking H corresponds to the horizontal installation position, when
the meter indicator is positioned in the horizontal plane, while the indicated flowrate ratio R with marking V
corresponds to the vertical installation position, when the meter indicator is not positioned horizontally.

5.5. Straight parts in front and in the back of the meter are not mandatory. Use only original inserts for
proper sealing.

6. OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE

1. The quality of water greatly affects the service life of the meter. Mechanical additives, rust and other
impurities reduce durability of the meter.

2. Attention! Protect the meter against freezing. Damage caused by freezing is unrepairable.

3. Operation procedure
Indicated parameters (segments marked in grey are individual and must be connected separately using
AXIS-EVS parameter setting tools):

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Accumulated water volume (1)

Segment test (2)

Main
parameters

Reporting day of the last month (3)

Volume of water used before the reporting day
of the last month (4)

Control number (9)

Flowrate (10)

Error code (11)

“Error” (12)

Error date (13)

Indicated only in the
event of error

Reporting day of the month before the last (5)

Volume of water used before the reporting day
of the month before the last (6)

Annual reporting date (7)

Volume of water used before
the annual reporting date (8)

1) accumulated water volume

2) segment test

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The accumulated water volume is displayed on the indicator in m3
where three digits after comma are allocated for its value indication.
The example demonstrates that 1,823 l of water has been used.

Used to verify whether all segments of the indicator operate
faultlessly.
All segments of the indicator appear within 0.5 sec and all segments
go off within 0.5 sec. Right after that another parameter

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indication window is displayed.

3) reporting day of the last month

Indicator “1” and the last day of the reporting date (month, day) are
displayed. When the results of the last reporting day data are
inaccessible, the display shows “1 --.---.---“.

4) volume of water used before the reporting day of the last month

The volume of water used before the last reporting day is displayed.
When data are inaccessible, “00000.000” will appear on the display.

5) reporting day of the month before the last

Indicator “2” and the last but one day of the reporting date (month, day) are displayed. When the results of

the last but one reporting day data are inaccessible, the display
shows “2 --.---.---“.

6) volume of water used before the reporting day of the month before the last

The volume of water used before the last but one reporting day is
displayed. When data are inaccessible, “0.000” will appear on the
display.

7) annual reporting date

Indicator “2” and the last but one day of the reporting date (month,
day, date) are displayed. When the results of the last but one
reporting day data are inaccessible, the display shows “2 --.---.---“.

8) volume of water used before the annual reporting day

The volume of water used before the last but one reporting day is
displayed. When data are inaccessible, “0.000” will appear on the
display.

9) control number

The control number comprises the value of the volume of water
used before the last reporting date and the device number. This
number is used to verify the correct reading of the value of the water
volume accumulated before the last reporting date

10) flowrate

Flowrate is indicated in m3/h.
Negative flowrate readings are displayed with “–” symbol.
The example shows that the displayed flowrate value is 0.980 m3/h.

11) error code

The readings of the error code are displayed only in the presence of
an error. Each digit corresponds to the possible cause of error.
Several codes of the errors that occurred simultaneously may be
displayed (See, Table 1).

12) error

Indicates the error in the meter operation. Displayed only in the
event of major failure of the water meter (codes 2, 3, 4 or F).

In the event of failure the meter must be replaced!

13) error date

If a major failure occurs in the water meter, the error date will be
displayed.

The arrow on the display will indicate the current direction of the

flow. (if the arrow points to the right – positive flow, to the left –

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negative flow).

Error
code

Failure description

Notes/ instructions

2

The battery service life has expired

The device must be replaced!

3

Failure of the readings storage device

The device must be replaced!

4

Failure of electronic elements

The device must be replaced!

F

Power supplied was disconnected

The device must be replaced!

b

Optical interface reading is blocked
(allowable access frequency was exceeded)

Continue reading via the optical interface no sooner
than in 4 hours (when the error code indicator
disappears)

d

The flowrate exceeds the allowable limits
(more than
2 x Q4)

Check the equipment settings!
If necessary, replace the meter with one with a
higher Q4

A flashing flow direction arrow means that there is water leakage (uninterrupted water consumption via
water taps, toilet pans, etc.). These indicators appear in 1 hour after occurrence of the water outlet and will
go off automatically after elimination of leakage.

Special control mode is provided for automatic testing of the meter, which can be turned on or off using
AXIS-EVS parameter setting tools via the optical interface.
The control mode allows to form 0.002 l/imp control pulses in the optical interface outlet, and the LCD
indicator will display in turn the changing control mode parameters every 2 seconds.

1) PULS note

PULS note indicates that the meter is in the control mode and the output
pulses are being formed.

2) enhanced threshold water volume accumulated during the control mode

The volume of water accumulated during the control mode is displayed
on the indicator in millilitres. The example shows the flow volume of
1,823 litres.

3) flowrate

Flowrate is indicated in m3/h.
Negative flowrate readings are displayed with “–” symbol.
The example shows that the displayed flowrate value is 0.980 m3/h.

When the control mode is on, the main functions of the meter remain activated: the volume of water
running through during the control mode will also be added to the value of the accumulated volume of
water used, which will be displayed, once the meter operates in a standard mode again.
The control mode will switch off automatically in 12 hours.

Error code, failure description and elimination methods

Table 1

7.1. The manufacturer shall grant a 24-month warranty commencing from the start of operation of the

meter, given the user complies with the operation and technical maintenance requirements.

7.2. Manufacturer's address:

Axis Industries AB, Kulautuvos 45a, Kaunas LT-47190, Lithuania. Tel.: [phone], fax.:

360358.

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7. WARRANTY