Georg Fischer 2580 Operating Manual

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag® Meter

*3-2580.090*

3-2580.090 Rev 3 04/20

Description

English

Operating Instructions

The GF Signet 2580 FlowtraMag is a full-bore plastic PVC in line style magnetic owmeter.

The PVC body with titanium or Hastelloy
three times lighter in weight compared to traditional metal magmeters on the market. It is

designed for high accuracy ow measurement in short pipe runs, making it an ideal solution

for industrial applications where performance and ease of use are important.

The FlowtraMag is available in pipe sizes of DN25 (1 in.), DN50 (2 in.) and DN100 (4 in.),

optimized for performance in short pipe runs often associated with nal e󰀪uent lines, well

heads and water treatment skids.

Features include:

• No moving parts

• No pressure drop

• Lighter in weight compared to traditional metal magmeters

• Reduced straight run requirements, ideal for nal e󰀪uent lines, well heads and skids

• Factory calibrated with certicate (±1% of reading accuracy)

• Partially lled pipe detection status indicator

• Visual LED indicators make sensor status clear and easy to read

• Reverse ow direction congurable with 0252 Conguration Tool or GF Cong Tool

Bluetooth

• One device with three di󰀨erent outputs: eld selectable Frequency or Digital (S³L),

and analog 4 to 20 mA

• On-the-y conguration with GF Cong Tool Bluetooth

• Bluetooth

®

App

®

4.2 capable, support iOS and Android for simple user conguration

®

C electrodes has no moving parts, and is two to

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App

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Table of Contents

Warranty Information ...............................................................................2

Product Registration ................................................................................2

Safety Information ...................................................................................2

Chemical Compatibility ............................................................................2

Temperature-Pressure Graph .................................................................. 2

Specications ..........................................................................................3

Sensor Dimensions .................................................................................4

Sensor Location.......................................................................................5

Sensor Mounting Angle ...........................................................................5

Sensor Pipe Installation ...........................................................................6

Wiring Conguration ................................................................................7

Default Congurations .............................................................................8

Wiring ......................................................................................................9

App Conguration - Setup .....................................................................12

App Conguration - Monitor and Real Time Log ...................................13

App Conguration - Files .......................................................................14

App Conguration - Sensor Setup .........................................................14

Change Language .................................................................................16

Calibration .............................................................................................16

Customization and Performance Settings .............................................16

Averaging and Sensitivity Settings ........................................................17

LED Status Indicators ............................................................................17

Conguration - 0252 Conguration Tool ................................................ 18

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................21

Ordering Information..............................................................................24

U.S. and International Patents Pending

Chemical CompatibilityWarranty Information

Hand tighten only!

Refer to your local Georg Fischer Sales o󰀩ce for the most

current warranty statement.

All warranty and non-warranty repairs being returned must
include a fully completed Service Form and goods must be
returned to your local GF Sales o󰀩ce or distributor.
Product returned without a Service Form may not be
warranty replaced or repaired.

Signet products with limited shelf-life (e.g. pH, ORP, chlorine

electrodes, calibration solutions; e.g. pH bu󰀨ers, turbidity

standards or other solutions) are warranted out of box but not
warranted against any damage, due to process or application
failures (e.g. high temperature,
mishandling (e.g. broken glass,

chemical poisoning, dry-out) or

damaged membrane, freezing

and/or extreme temperatures).

Product Registration

Thank you for purchasing the Signet line of Georg Fischer
measurement products.
If you would like to register your product(s), you can now
register online in one of the following ways:

• Visit our website www.gfsignet.com.
Under Service and Support click on

Product Registration Form

• If this is a pdf manual (digital copy), click here

Operating Pressure/Temperature Graph

(bar)(psi)

150

10.3

140

9.7

130

9.0

120

8.3

110

7.6

100

6.9

90

6.2

80

5.5

70

4.8

60

4.1

50

3.4

40

2.8

30

2.1

20

1.4

10

0.7

0

-20 0 20 40 60 80 100

°F°C-4 32 68 104 140 176 212

DN100

(4 in.)

DN25 (1 in.),
DN50 (2 in.)

@ 3.5 bar
(51 psi)

@ 2.27 bar
(33 psi)

Georg Fischer Signet products are manufactured in a variety of
wetted materials to suit various liquids and chemicals.

All plastic materials including typical piping types (PVC) are more
or less permeable to contained media, such as water or volatile

substances, including some acids. This e󰀨ect is not related to
porosity, but purely a matter of gas di󰀨usion through the plastic.

If the plastic material is compatible with the medium according
to the application guidelines, the permeation will not damage
the plastic itself. However, if the plastic encloses other sensitive
components, as is the case with GF Signet FlowtraMag meter,

these may be a󰀨ected or damaged by the media di󰀨using

through the plastic body.

Unit is factory shipped congured to measure water.

Safety Information

1. Depressurize and vent system prior to installation or removal.

2. Conrm chemical compatibility before use.

3. DO NOT exceed maximum temperature or pressure specs.

4. ALWAYS wear safety goggles or face shield during
installation and/or service.

5. DO NOT alter product construction.

6. If this equipment is used in a manner not specied by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired

7. This device is not approved for use or installation in
hazardous locations.

Caution / Warning / Danger

Indicates a potential hazard. Failure to follow all warnings
may lead to equipment damage, injury, or death

Electrocution Danger

Alerts user to risk of
electrocution.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Alerts user to risk of potential damage to product by ESD.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Always utilize the most appropriate PPE during
installation and service of Signet products.

Pressurized System Warning

Sensor may be under pressure, take caution to vent
system prior to installation or removal. Failure to do so
may result in equipment damage and/or serious injury.

Hand Tighten Only

Overtightening may permanently damage product threads
and lead to failure. (union nut only)

Do Not Use Tools

Use of tool(s) may damage product beyond repair and
potentially void product warranty. (union nut only)

potential of injury or death via

.

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Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

Note / Technical Notes

Highlights additional information or detailed procedure.

Specications

General

Pipe Size Range ..................... DN25 (1 in.), DN50 (2 in.)

DN100 (4 in.)

Flow Range - Titanium or Hastelloy

C

Minimum .................................. 0.02 m/s (0.07 ft/s)

Maximum ................................. 10 m/s (33 ft/s)

DN25 (1 in.) ............................. 0.53 to 266.35 L/min

(0.14 to 70.36 gal/min)

DN50 (2 in.) ............................. 2.23 to 1112.60 L/min

(0.59 to 293.92 gal/min)

DN100 (4 in.) ........................... 8.72 to 4357.83 L/min

(2.30 to 1151.22 gal/min)

Repeatability ........................... ± 0.5% of reading @ 25 °C (77 °F)

Accuracy ................................. ± 1% ± 0.01 m/s (0.033 ft/s)

(reference condition 50 µS/cm and
water based)

Minimum Conductivity ............. 20 µS/cm - water based

Suspended Solids ................... 5%

Power Cable Wire ................... 7.6 m (25 ft) 2-conductor shielded

Output Cable Wire .................. 7.6 m (25 ft) 5-conductor shielded

• May be extended up to 305 m (1000 ft), special order only

Wetted Materials

Flow Tube Body ...................... PVC

Electrode ................................. Titanium, grade 2 or

Hastelloy C

O-rings ..................................... FKM

-276

Electrical

Power Requirements
DC Power

(Functional Rating) .................. 24 VDC, max 24W (12 to 32 VDC)

Reverse Polarity Protected ..... Up to 35 VDC

Over-Voltage Max. Rating ....... 35 VDC

Please use a power supply that has been IEC 60950/61010/60601

Certied and will not be used outside of its electrical ratings and
matches the environmental conditions of the ow meter.

Current Output

Passive (low power) 4 to 20 mA per ANSI-ISA 50.00.01 class H

Active Output ........................... 4 to 20 mA

Passive Loop Voltage .............12 to 32 VDC

Loop Accuracy......................... ± 32 µA (25 °C @ 24 VDC)

Loop Resolution ...................... 5 µA

Loop Span ............................... 3.8 mA to 21 mA

Error condition ......................... None, 3.6 mA or 22 mA

Max. Cable .............................. 300 m (1000 ft)

Max. Loop Resistance ............ 600 Ω @ 24 VDC

Compatible with PLC, PC or similar equipment

Frequency Output

Frequency ............................... 5 to 24 VDC, 50 mA max.

Frequency Range ................... 0 to 1500 Hz

Max. Pull-up Voltage ............... 30 VDC, 10k pull-up recommended

Max. Cable .............................. 300 m (1000 ft)

Compatible with Signet 8900, 9900, 9950, and

0486 Probus Concentrator

Digital (S3L) Output

Digital (S3L) ............................. 4.5 to 5.5 VDC

Serial ASCII, TTL level 9600 bps
Compatible with Signet 8900, 9900, 9950 and

0486 Probus Concentrator

Max. Cable Length .................. Application dependent

Hastelloy® is a registered trademark of Haynes International.

Sensor Conguration

GF Cong Tool Bluetooth® App

2.4 GHz RF Transceiver Compatible with Bluetooth®

Low Energy (BLE) 4.2 Specication
GF Cong Tool App available in iOS and Android

App Stores

0252 Conguration Tool

Environmental Requirements

Enclosure ................................ NEMA 4X / IP65

Relative Humidity .................... 0 to 95% (non-condensing)

Altitude .................................... 4,000 m (13,123 ft)

Storage Temperature .............. -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)

Operating Temperature

Ambient ............................... -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)

Media .................................. 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)

UL environmental Rating .....UL 50, Type 6P Storage

Maximum Operating

Pressure .................................. 10 bar @ 23 °C (145 psi @ 73 °F)

DN25 (1in.) and DN50 (2in.) .... 3.5 bar @ 60 °C (51 psi @ 140 °F)

DN100 (4in.) ............................ 2.27 bar @ 60 °C (33 psi @ 140 °F)

Shipping Weights - Titanium or

Hastelloy C

DN25 (1 in.) ............................. 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)

DN50 (2 in.) ............................. 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)

DN100 (4 in.) ........................... 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)

Sensor Weights - Titanium or

Hastelloy C

DN25 (1 in.) .............................. 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs)

DN50 (2 in.) .............................. 3.7 kg (8.1 lbs)

DN100 (4 in.) ............................ 6.26 kg (13.9 lbs) - (excludes mounting

hardware)

Standards and Approvals

CE
UL, CUL Recognized Component
NSF (Titanium only, does not include Flange gaskets)
RoHS compliant
Manufactured under ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001

for Environmental Management and OHSAS 18001 for
Occupational Health and Safety.

China RoHS (visit gfsignet.com for details)

Declaration of Conformity according to FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and,
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG,Inc. and any use of such marks by Georg Fischer is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

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Sensor Dimensions

3.90 in.

9.42 in.

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

5.56 in.

Pipe
2 in.

ID

9.82 in.

1.50 in.1.51 in.

x 2

1.65 in.

10.18 ± 0.10 in

Pipe cutout dimension

0.38 in. x 2

± 0.125 in

3.90 in.

9.42 in.

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

5.56 in.

Pipe
1 in.

ID

Pipe
2 in.

ID

9.82 in.

1.25 in.

1.13 in.
x 2

1.41 in.

1.50 in.1.51 in.

x 2

1.65 in.

10.18 ± 0.10 in

Pipe cutout dimension

0.38 in. x 2

99.0 mm

239.26 mm

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

141.2 mm

Pipe

DN25

ID

Pipe

DN50

ID

249.4 mm

31.8 mm

28.7 mm
x 2

35.8 mm

38.1 mm38.4 mm

x 2

41 mm

245.3 mm ± 1.8 mm

Pipe cutout dimension

9.7 mm x 2

99.0 mm

239.26 mm

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

141.2 mm

Pipe

DN50

ID

249.4 mm

38.1 mm38.4 mm

x 2

41 mm

245.3 mm ± 1.8 mm

Pipe cutout dimension

9.7 mm x 2

WARNING!

ASTM and Metric pipe cutout dimensions are di󰀨erent.

1 in.

Union ends and union nuts shown

3.90 in.

9.82 in.

0.28 in. x 2

5.56 in.

7.86 in.

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

8.42 ± 0.10 in

Pipe cutout dimension

2 in.

Union ends and union nuts shown

3.90 in.

9.82 in.

0.38 in. x 2

5.56 in.

9.42 in.

Pipe cutout dimension

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

10.18 ± 0.10 in

4 in.

Flange bolt kits and gaskets not shown (Sold separately)

3.90 in.

1.41 in.

Pipe
1 in.

1.13 in.
x 2

1.65 in.

1.51 in.
x 2

ID

1.25 in.

Pipe
2 in.

ID

1.50 in.

DN25

Union ends and union nuts shown

99.0 mm

249.4 mm

35.8 mm

28.7 mm
x 2

141.2 mm

7.1 mm x 2

199.64 mm

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

203.6 mm ± 1.8 mm

Pipe cutout dimension

DN50

Union ends and union nuts shown

99.0 mm

249.4 mm

41 mm

38.4 mm

141.2 mm

9.7 mm x 2

239.26 mm

± 1.58 mm (1/16 in.)

245.3 mm ± 1.8 mm

Pipe cutout dimension

DN100

Flange bolt kits and gaskets not shown (Sold separately)

99.0 mm

DN25

x 2

Pipe

ID

Pipe

DN50

ID

31.8 mm

38.1 mm

327.7 mm

276.86 mm
± 3.2 mm

Pipe

DN100

ID

Pipe
4 in.

ID

12.90 in.

10.90 in.

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Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

Sensor Location

3 x I.D.

2 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

90° Elbow

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow
3 dimensions

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

The 2580 FlowtraMag requires a minimum of 3x ID upstream and 2 x ID downstream of the sensor for best performance.

Reducer

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

Pump/Valve

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

90° Elbow

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

Sensor Mounting Angle

Horizontal Pipe Runs

GF recommends installing the sensor electronics at the
12 o'clock position.

DO NOT HANDLE BY THE SENSOR!

Always handle FlowtraMag Meters by the
union nuts or anges, NOT the sensor head.

2 x 90° Elbow
3 dimensions

3 x I.D. 2 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow

3 x I.D.

2 x I.D.

Vertical Pipe Runs

To ensure pipe is owing full with some back pressure, it is highly recommended that the uid ows upward.

Gravity and Discharge Lines

It is recommended to install a u-trap to ensure the pipe remains full at all times, and to minimize air bubbles.

A vacuum breaker may be required downstream of the FlowtraMag to ensure pipe doesn't drain and ll with air.

OKRecommended OK

Vertical flow is OK IF the
pipe remains FULL
at all times.

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

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O-ring

Pipe Union

Nut

Union

End

Flow

O-ring

Nut

End

Sensor Pipe Installation

1. Choose a mounting location that satises

the requirements.

2. Select appropriate (Metric or ASTM) union
end for installation

3. Install sensor with ow arrow pointing in
the direction of ow.

Note: Gland ttings should point upstream

of ow.

Application Tip: For Metric pipe
installation, change union end to Metric.

2580 FlowtraMag DN25 (1 in.)
2580 FlowtraMag DN50 (2 in.)
Union Ends

Hand Tighten Only!

Flow

Pipe Union

Union

O-ring

2580 FlowtraMag DN100 (4 in.) Bolts
DO NOT OVER TORQUE!

Recommended bolt torque for the DN100 (4") ange of 27-41 Nm, (20 to 30 ft-lbs)

Tighten bolts by rst assembling and hand tightening the nuts to position the
gasket in place. Then tighten the bolts in a diagonal pattern 50% the recommended
torque, then 100% of recommended torque.

2

Flow

O-ring

5

3

Tightening

7

Pattern

2

1

8

4

6

Pipe

1a

1

Part No. Description

1

854-040 DN100 Flange Adapter, PVC-U Metric
721790114 DN100 Flange Adapter, PVC-U Metric (with backing ange, below)

1a

721700014 DN100 Backing Flange, PVC-U Metric

2

37Z000069 Van Stone Flange Bolt Kit, 8 hole
749440714 DN100 Prole Gaskets

3

Sold separately, quantity 2 required. See Ordering Information.

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Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

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Wiring Conguration

When using the 2580 FlowtraMag with frequency or Digital (S3L), all of the connections from the 2580 FlowtraMag
to external equipment (PLC, Datalogger, Chart Recorder, Flow meter, etc.) are made using the red and white wires.
See wiring diagrams for further details.

3-2580

DO NOT REMOVE WIRING!

Damaging or removing the power or
output cables will void warranty.

Power cable

Output cable

Blue used for
GF Config App password
reset only

Red
Black

Shield

Red
White
Brown
Black

Shield

S3L / Frequency

4 to 20 mA

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Recommendations

Complex instrumentation systems such as the 2580 FlowtraMag and the associated devices may face challenges involving
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). EMI interference may be coupled to the system via cables (conducted interference) or
broadcast via electrical radiation (radiated interference).
Radiated interference may be mitigated by relocating the source or increasing the distance from the source. Metal shielding may be
used.

Conducted interference can be mitigated by careful wiring practices. Because EMI may follow multiple paths, it will be necessary to

observe the e󰀨ectiveness of various grounding options.

2580 FlowtraMag Power Cable

• In electrically noisy environments, connect the power cable shield (drain) wire to a clean low impedance earth ground.

• If there is a single power supply for all 2580 FlowtraMag system components (Instruments, PLCs and VFDs), route signal
wiring directly to the instruments. Do not use ground points common to other wiring. Avoid creating ground loops.

• If separate power supplies are used, connect all power grounds to a common low impedance ground.

2580 FlowtraMag Output Cable

• In electrically noisy environments, connecting the Signal Output cable shield (drain) wire to a clean low impedance earth

ground may help reduce signal noise and preserve communication. Observe the di󰀨erence between connecting or not

connecting the shield. Avoid creating ground loops.

Frequency/S3L Output

- The S3L/Frequency cable shares the ground with the 2580 FlowtraMag Power Supply. Use a common DC power supply

for the 2580 FlowtraMag and the ow instrument.

4 to 20 mA Output

- If the 4 to 20 mA is used to control a highly inductive load such as a Variable Freq Drive or a DC motor, use separate DC

power supplies for the 2580 FlowtraMag and the 4 to 20 mA device, active mode should be used.

- In Passive mode the 2580 FlowtraMag loop output cable shares the ground with the 2580 FlowtraMag Power Supply.

Use the same DC power supply for the 2580 FlowtraMag and the 4 to 20 mA device.

- In Active mode the 2580 FlowtraMag loop output cable is isolated from the 2580 FlowtraMag Power Supply. The 4 to 20

mA device can use a di󰀨erent Power Supply.

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

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Wiring Conguration Continued

Recommended:

The directional arrow should be pointed
DOWNSTREAM for correct operation. If the 2580
FlowtraMag is installed on a vertical pipe, the cable
ports should be turned to point downward. This will
prevent condensation from being channeled into
the enclosure.

Application Tip:

If your ow is in the reverse direction, it is possible to set
up reverse ow via the GF Signet 0252 Conguration
Tool or GF Cong Tool App.

Default Congurations

DN25 (1 in.) DN50 (2 in.) DN100 (4 in.)
Units GPM GPM GPM
Totalizer Units Gallons Gallons Gallons
Temperature Units °C °C °C
K-Factor Values 852.716 pulse/gal 204.139 pulse/gal 52.1188 pulse/gal
Averaging Low Low Low
Sensitivity 3.5182 14.696 57.561

Low Flow Cuto󰀨 0.1407 0.5878 2.3024

4 mA Setpoint 0 0 0
20 mA Setpoint 70.363 293.92 1151.2
Error Current 22 22 22
Passive/Active Passive Passive Passive
S3L/Freq Freq Freq Freq

NOTE:
Temperature Units on
Bluetooth

®

app will not be

available for Hastelloy C.

(Function will display: nan °C.)

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Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

Wiring

Black

Shield (EMC enhancement)

Shield

2580

Shield

2580

Power cable

–

Red

+

DO NOT REMOVE Seal!

Warranty void if seal is
broken or removed.

Wiring with 4 to 20 mA Loop Output

24 VDC @ 1A min.

24 VDC @ 1A min.
Power Supply

WARRANTY

VOID IF

REMOVED

–

Power Supply

+

WARRANTY

VOID IF

REMOVED

Black

Red

CAUTION!

Turn o󰀨 Power before Wiring.

Power cable

Choose Passive or Active
in Bluetooth App

Wiring with Frequency Output

Compatible with all POWERED Signet Flow Instruments

• When choosing Frequency in the

Bluetooth® App, the 2580 FlowtraMag
outputs an open collector frequency signal
that can be connected to any powered

Signet ow meter (models 8900, 9900,

9900-1BC, 9950).

• 24 VDC power at 1 amp should always be
connected.

NOTE: The frequency output will be

displayed as positive ow
regardless of the ow direction.

24 VDC @ 1A min.

Power Supply

4 to 20 mA + (Brown)

4 to 20 mA - (Black)

–

+

Data (Red)

Ground - (White)

Black

Red

Shield (EMC enhancement)

2580

Output cable

Blue not used

Red
White

Not used

Power cable

Shield (EMC enhancement)

2580

Output cable

Choose Frequency in
Bluetooth

®

App

Blue not used

Brown
Black

Not used

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

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Wiring with Frequency Other Manufacturer's Equipment

–

Choose Frequency in
Bluetooth

Shield (EMC enhancement)

When using the 2580
FlowtraMag in a system
with other manufacturer's

equipment, a 10 KΩ pull-up

5 - 30 VDC

Power Supply

+

resistor (not supplied) may
be required to power the
open collector output.

Other MFG
Equipment

Freq In

®

App

GND

10KΩ

Data (Red)

Ground - (White)

Wiring with Digital (S3L) Output

2580 FlowtraMag Wiring to Signet 8900 - Two digital (S3L) inputs

8900

2580

Output cable

Blue not used

Brown
Black

Not used

Frequency

Input

1

Frequency

Input 2

OR

3

L

S

Input

2

3

L

S

Input

1

2580 FlowtraMag Wiring to Signet 8900 - One digital (S3L) input and one Frequency input

8900

Frequency

Input

1

Frequency

Input 2

OR

3

L

S

Input

2

3

L

S

Input

1

10

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input (Red)

GND (Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input 2 (Red)

3

S L (Red)

GND (White/Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

3

S L (Red)

GND (White/Shield)

Analog Output 1

(if applicable)

Analog Output 2

(if applicable)

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input (Red)

GND (Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input 2 (Red)

3

S L (Red)

GND (White/Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

3

S L (Red)

GND (White/Shield)

Analog Output 1

(if applicable)

Analog Output 2

(if applicable)

1

2

3

4

5

3

6

7

8

3

9

10

11

+

-

12

13

+

-

14

1

2

3

4

5

3

6

7

8

3

9

10

11

+

-

12

13

+

-

14

SENSOR INPUTS

OUT 2 OUT 1

SENSOR INPUTS

OUT 2 OUT 1

S3L 1

OR

S3L 2

Frequency 1

OR

S3L 2

GF Cong Tool App set to S3L

Data (Red)

Ground (White)

Brown
Black
Shield

2580

Output cable

Blue not used

Not used

GF Cong Tool App set to

3

L on Channel 2

S

Data (Red)

Ground (White)

Brown
Black
Shield

2580

Output cable

Blue not used

Not used

Wiring with Digital (S3L) Output

+V
FREQ
DATA
GND

9950

No connection

No connection

9950

Frequency

+V

FREQ

DATA

GND

+V

FREQ

DATA

GND

Loop1+

Loop1–

Loop2+

Loop2–

PWR+

PWR–

CH2 CH1

DC POWER

X

No connection

X

No connection

Shield

2580

Output cable

Black

Brown

Shield

Blue not used

Not used

Ground (White)

Frequency (Red)

9950

Shield

Digital (S3L) Output (Compatible with 8900 Multi-Parameter Controller, 9900 and 9950 Transmitter)

• To select S3L, use Bluetooth® App.

• 24 VDC power at a minimum of 1 amp is always be connected to the 2580 FlowtraMag.

• The 8900 will display 0 (Zero) ow rate during periods of reverse ow.

The 9900 and 9950 will display negative numbers to indicate reverse ow.

• The maximum cable length from the 2580 FlowtraMag to the 8900 or 9900 depends on the 8900 or 9900

conguration. Refer to the 8900, 9900 or 9950 manual for complete information.

2580 FlowtraMag Wiring to Signet 9900

Data (Red)

Ground (White)

2580

Output cable

S3L/Freq

9900

Transmitter

24 VDC @ 1A min.

9900 S3L
Terminal

DATA

GNDV+SHLD

9900
Power
Input

PWR+
PWR–
LOOP+
LOOP–

Power Supply

–

+

2580 FlowtraMag Wiring to Signet 9950

Digital (S3L)

DC POWER

+V

X

FREQ

X

DATA
GND

PWR+

PWR–

Loop1+

Loop1–

Loop2+

Loop2–

FREQ

DATA

GND

CH2 CH1
FREQ

DATA

GND

+V

+V

GF Cong Tool App set to S

Data (Red)

Ground (White)

Brown
Black

Output cable

Blue not used

Not used

Refer to the 0486 Probus Concentrator manual for

Frequency wiring and programing instructions.

Black

Red

2580

No connection

No connection

X

X

+V
FREQ
DATA
GND

Brown
Black
Shield

3

L

Frequency

DC POWER

PWR+

PWR–

Loop1+

Loop1–

Loop2+

Loop2–

+V

FREQ

DATA

GND

+V

CH2 CH1

FREQ

DATA

GND

Blue not used

Not used

GF Cong Tool App

set to S3L

2580

Power cable

Shield (EMC enhancement)

Frequency (Red)

Ground (White)

Blue not used

Brown
Black

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2580

Output cable

Not used

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App Conguration - App Set Up

Bluetooth

Search for GF Conguration Tool in the App store. Download the GF Cong Tool.

1. Press GET. App will install on phone or other wireless device.

2. Return to home screen and look for App icon, click the blue GF Cong Tool icon

3. Continue to Sensor Setup Section (next page)

®

App Setup Steps - iOS version

Config Tool

Bluetooth® App Setup Steps - Android version

Download the GF Conguration Tool App by scanning the QR code or searching
in Google Play directly.

1. When prompted press Install

2. Return to home screen and look for App icon, click the blue GF Cong Tool icon

3. Continue to Sensor Setup section (next page.)

Config Tool

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App Conguration - Sensor Setup

When the 2580 FlowtraMag is in operation, when in close proximity to the 2580 FlowtraMag (less than 20 ft), open the
GF Cong Tool App to begin a search nearby devices and go thru the pairing process. Click on connect next to device
you are pairing to.

Config Tool

1. Pair the device by entering the device
Code/Pin.
The default Passkey is the last 6 digits of
the product serial number.

2. Click Pair/OK

3. Make any adjustments to the 2580
FlowtraMag, if necessary, by tapping the
Hamburger Menu (menu list) or Gear
(edit settings).

Hamburger
(Menu)

iOS Android

Code/Pin

Gear
(Settings)

(Version 8
or newer)

Note:

If the GF Cong Tool password has been lost or forgotten, connect

blue wire to white wire while unit is powered (for 2 to 5 seconds.)
Password will reset to factory original (last 6 digits of serial number.)

(example shows Menu)

App Conguration - Monitor and Real Time Log

Monitoring ow and temperature Real Time Log while connected to mobile / tablet device, set 1 sec or more increments

Note:

The logging screen only logs current
screen view in real-time when
connected to the app.

NOTE:
Temperature Units on Bluetooth® app will
not be available for Hastelloy C.

(Function will display: nan °C.)

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13

App Conguration - Files

Share and/or Save les

Naming les

To delete saved les, slide to

the right and click trash can

Create lename

The le will be saved at mobile/

tablet device under the Saved
Log Files

Then les can be sent by Email
with .csv le format

App Conguration - Sensor Setup

READ WRITE SAVE LOAD

Read Loads the data from the connected device (sensor or transmitter) and updates the software’s display.
NOTE: This will overwrite any changes made in the GF Cong Tool App since the last Write.

Write Applies the data entered in the GF Cong Tool App to the connected device. Once you have entered the desired setting

changes in the software screens, press Write to load your new settings onto the connected device.

Save Stores the entire GF Cong Tool App settings conguration, as currently displayed in the application, to your mobile device.

(You will be asked to provide a conguration le name)

Load Loads a default conguration le from the factory.

Opens a previously saved settings conguration le. See Save function above.

NOTE: The le must be a GF Cong Tool App settings conguration le.

The software will verify whether the user-selected le is the correct type.
There are conguration les available for specic body sizes containing default values from the factory.

Carefully review the Device Tag and Passkey conguration in the Information screen.
Device Tag identies the sensor you are connecting to. Device Tag maximum length 20 characters.
Device Passkey is needed for connecting to the sensor. Device Passkey is a 6 digit number.

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App Conguration - Sensor Setup Continued

Application Setup

To set Averaging, Sensitivity, Low Flow Cut O󰀨,

Position of Flow, Flow Units, and Totalizer Unit,

Loop
Set 4 mA, 20 mA, Error condition of the current
output alarm (3.6 or 22 mA), adjust your 4 to 20 mA
setting and select output mode.

Loop adjustment is a live update.

Information

Sensor information, Permanent
Totalizer, and Resettable Totalizer.

Calibration
Custom Calibration of
Rate, Volumetric, Zero
Flow Calibration.

You must press WRITE to
save your changes to

Then press DONE or press on GF logo to
get back to re-connect screen.

the sensor.

Otherwise it saves to your phone only.

To switch between S3L and Frequency and/or 4 to 20 Active or Passive, use the GF Cong Tool App. On the loop
screen, use the drop down to select S3L or Freq and/or Active or Passive 4 to 20 mA. Press WRITE after making
selection.

If the GF Cong Tool password has been lost or forgotten, connect blue wire to white wire of the sensor output cable

while unit is powered (for 2 to 5 seconds.) Disconnect blue wire from white wire after 5 seconds. Password will reset
to factory original (last 6 digits of serial number.)

To delete saved 2580 FlowtraMag in iOS: Swipe right and select the trash can icon.
To delete saved 2580 FlowtraMag in Android: Swipe right, "Are you sure you want to delete this device?" , choose
Yes or No.

Technical Note

The totalizer in the 2580 FlowtraMag is independent from the totalizer in the 9900/9950 transmitters. If the
totalizer is reset on the 2580 FlowtraMag, it does not reset the totalizer on the 9900 or 9950.

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15

3-0252

Shield

Change Language

Currently English and Chinese are available in the App.

Android

When you select your language of choice, it automatically
changes. No other steps are needed.

Close App

iOS device with home button

Double click the home button. Find the minimized app and swipe up to close the app to clear the App Cache.

iOS device without home button

Swipe up from the bottom. Find the minimized App and swipe up to close the app to clear the App Cache.

Calibration

No calibration is necessary to begin using the 2580 FlowtraMag. The application and performance settings are pre-set to meet
the requirements of most applications. The FlowtraMag is shipped from the factory with the following calibration:

FlowtraMag

Model

DN25 (1 in.)

DN50 (2 in.)

DN100 (4 in.)

K-Factor

pulse/L

K-Factor

pulse/Gal

Flow Rate

@20 mA L/min

Flow Rate

@20 mA Gal/min

225.264 852.716 266.35 70.363

53.9278 204.139 1112.6 293.92

13.7683 52.1188 4357.8 1151.2

Application Note:

The unit is factory calibrated for
recommended setup.

See calibration certicate for

complete details.
User has the option to
custom calibrate based on
their application.

Customization and Performance Settings

For customization and performance settings, use the GF Cong Tool App or the Signet 0252 Conguration Tool and software.
Refer to the Signet 0252 Conguration Tool manual for details to adjust the following parameters:

4 to 20 mA span: Factory setting is 4 mA = 0, and 20 mA = 10 m/s (32.8 ft/sec) equivalent ow rate, refer to the calibration table,

and can also be customized to any range. The 4 to 20 mA span sets the LED bar graph span.

Low Flow Cuto󰀨: Factory setting is 0.02 m/s (0.07 ft/s) equivalent ow rate, and can be customized to any user preferences.

Averaging Time: Factory setting is Low. Can be customized: O󰀨, Low, Med, High.
Sensitivity: Factory setting is 0.5 m/s (1.64 ft/s) equivalent ow rate, and can be customized to user preferences.

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2580

Output cable

Blue not used

Not used

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Ground (White)

Data (Red)

Brown
Black

GND

Data

Bluetooth® set to S³L

Windows PC

USB

10 s 2 s 20 s 30 s 40 s 50 s 60 s 70 s

No AVERAGING, no SENSITIVITY

No AVERAGING, no SENSITIVITY

AVERAGING only

No AVERAGING, no SENSITIVITY

AVERAGING and SENSITIVITY

AVERAGING only

Averaging and Sensitivity Settings

• Because ideal ow conditions are often impossible to achieve, the uids ow is often erratic, which causes erratic readings in
control features (e.g., relays, 4 to 20 mA loops, etc.) that are associated with the ow rate.

• The best solution to these problems is to correct any piping deciency that causes the instability. This may involve longer straight
runs upstream, taking steps to ensure pipe remains full during ow conditions, and other installation changes.

In many situations, however, these measures are simply not possible.

• The 2580 FlowtraMag provides two tools that are designed to "work around" these deciencies. The Averaging and the

Sensitivity features should be studied before making adjustments.

Averaging Time in Seconds (Factory set: Low)

• Set the time the meter will use as the averaging period. The ranges are O󰀨, Low (10 s), Med (40 s) and High (120 s).

Use higher averaging times to smooth the display and current output where the ow in the pipe is erratic.

Quick Response Sensitivity (Factory Set: 0.5 m/s (1.64 ft/s) equivalent)

• Sets an amount of ow rate change at a given reference ow rate required to momentarily allow the 2580 FlowtraMag to change
from the selected averaging time to a faster response. The reference ow rate should be near the range of normal operation.
Turn the averaging setting to o󰀨 and observe the ow rate variation, enter a sensitivity amount that is two times larger than the
amount of ow variation.

With AVERAGING set to O󰀨 and with SENSITIVITY set to zero, the
2580 FlowtraMag responds to every unstable shift in the ow. The
dashed red line represents the actual output of the ow sensor in
unstable ow conditions.

With AVERAGING set to Medium and SENSITIVITY still set to zero

the ow rate is stabilized, but a sharp change in ow rate is not

represented for 50 seconds or longer (dotted green line).

With AVERAGING at Medium and SENSITIVITY set to a moderate

amount, the ow rate is stabilized, while the sudden shift in ow is
reected very quickly (solid blue line).

NOTE: The SENSITIVITY function is ine󰀨ective if the AVERAGING function is set to o󰀨 (seconds).

LED Status Indicators

LEDs on the 2580 FlowtraMag circuit board are useful to identify problems with the meter and the ow conditions.

LED Condition Indication

All O󰀨 The power is o󰀨 or the sensor is not connected

Solid Blue Normal operation, full pipe, no ow

Blinking Blue Normal operation, blink rate is proportional to ow rate

Solid Purple Partially lled pipe, ow rate is zero

Blinking Purple Partially lled pipe, blink rate is proportional to ow rate

Blinking Red Measurement out of range. If condition persists, will turn to solid red after 1 minute

Solid Red Instrument error, defective electronic component. Contact Technical Support

Green - Connected device

White - No connections

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Conguration - 0252 Tool

This is an outline. For complete instructions, please refer to the 0252 Conguration Tool manual.

1

1

1. Select default unit
by type.

2. Then click on Read
from the device.

3

2

3. The Application tab, select ow

unit, totalizer unit, temperature
unit, Averaging, Sensitivity, Low
Flow Cut O󰀨, and Direction of
the Flow.

4. If the user has any correction

or change, you must Write the
information to device, then click
Read device again.

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4

Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

Conguration - 0252 Tool

5

5. The Loop tab, select or conrm your 4 to 20 mA set point, set your

current alarm condition, and type of output mode.

Note:

The 0252 Conguration

Tool will be unable to
connect to sensor when
set to frequency.

6

6. The Information tab, displays product information, totalizer

information, and Bluetooth

®

data.

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Conguration - 0252 Tool

7

7. The Monitor tab can graph or log the information to your local

drive via le type with the extension .CSV

8

8. The Calibration tab, allows custom calibration via method of

rate, volumetric, and zero ow calibration.

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Signet 2580 FlowtraMag Meter

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

No LED Lights Unit is not powered, or the power wiring

is reversed.

Solid Blue There is no ow. If user expects to see

ow, the Low Flow Cuto󰀨 value may be

set too high.

Check power wiring, voltage should be
12 to 32 VDC at 24W.

Change the Low Flow Cuto󰀨 value in user menu
using GF Conguration Bluetooth

®

Tool or

0252 Conguration Tool.

Solid Purple Partially lled pipe. Flow rate is zero. User should be aware that the pipe could be lled

> 50% and water in the pipe is stagnant, or the water is
below 50% and water could be stagnant or moving.

Blinking Red Flow measurement is out of range.

If error persists, the LED will become
solid RED after one minute.

The spiking of the ow outside the normal range could

be caused by excessive EMI, or water splattering

through a partially lled pipe and creating ow spikes.

The spiking will end once the disturbance is not
present anymore.

Frequency
output does not
work

1. Bluetooth selection is S

2. Improper wiring.

3

L.

1. Select frequency from GF Cong Tool or

0252 Conguration Tool.

2. Check wiring. Use the wiring diagram picture in
the 2580 FlowtraMag manual.

Frequency,
Digital or
Current Output
is Erratic

Output is not

Zero when ow

is stopped

Forgotten
password

1. Electrical Noise interference with the

ow measurement.

2. Possible air pockets traveling
through the piping system.

3. Pipe is not full and water
ow creates splashing of
the electrodes.

4. Excess turbulence in uid

ow prole.

1. Verify the grounding of the 2580 FlowtraMag and
of the nearby VFDs and Pumps. If possible, use
grounding rings or connect metal portions of the
piping to closest ground.

2. Check the piping and use vents if possible,
otherwise wait for the air pockets to be eliminated
through the system.

3. Try to keep the pipe full, by installing vertical.

4. Follow product manual recommended xD
installation distances.

1. Low Flow Cuto󰀨 ow value is lower

than the zero ow noise level.

2. Electrical noise is interfering with
the measurement.

1. Adjust the Low Flow Cuto󰀨 value to be above

the noise level.

2. Verify/Modify Grounding.

3. Contact Technical Support.

3. Defective 2580 FlowtraMag.

Forgotten/lost password Connect blue wire to white wire while unit is powered

(for 2 to 5 seconds.) Password will reset to factory
original (last 6 digits of serial number.)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Measurement
inaccurate

User cannot
communicate
using the 0252
Tool

User cannot
communicate
using the
Bluetooth

®

1. Improper calibration.

2. Sensor fault as indicated by the
Red LED.

3. Media conductivity is lower than
20 µS/cm.

1. There is no digital (S
communication.

2. The digital (S

3

L)

3

L) wiring is improper.

1. The GF Cong Tool App is not
installed properly.

2. The GF Cong Tool App has not

been identied properly.

3. The GF Cong Tool App does
not connect.

1. Use the GF Cong Tool App or 0252

Conguration Tool to reset ow and/or zero

calibration. If user intends to calibrate using
installed reference, proceed with zero and/or one

point ow calibration.

2. Cycle power, make sure there is no excessive
electrical noise interference. If Red LED stays
on, contact Technical Support.

3. Check application and make sure the

conductivity is above the specied 20 µS/cm.

1. Select S

3

L from GF Cong Tool or 0252

Conguration Tool.

2. Check wiring as per manual.

1. Check the Bluetooth® white light to be on.

2. Use the GF Cong Tool App to identify the

FlowtraMag to connect to (use elimination
method if more Bluetooth® units present.)
Record the FlowtraMag's IDs, or delete
unused sensors.

3. Restart GF Cong Tool App.

4 to 20 mA
output is
incorrect

Current Output
at 3.6 mA or
22 mA

1. The 4 to 20 mA in the 2580
FlowtraMag is not scaled properly.
The Instrument used with the
FlowtraMag has the 4 to 20 mA
input not matching the 2580
FlowtraMag.

2. The setting and/or wiring for active /
passive 4 to 20 mA is
done incorrectly.

3. Defective hardware.

There is an error condition in
the 2580 FlowtraMag.

1. Scale the current output in the 2580 FlowtraMag

correctly using the GF Cong Tool App or the
0252 Conguration Tool.

2. Change the Instrument scaling to match
the 2580 FlowtraMag.

3. For active AO, select ACTIVE from the
GF Cong Tool or 0252 Conguration Tool.
In this case, current output connects directly to
AO 4 to 20 mA connector with correct polarity,
see wiring in the 2580 FlowtraMag manual.
For passive AO, select PASSIVE from the

GF cong Tool or 0252 Conguration Tool.

Wiring is done from AO 4 to 20 mA connector
using the loop power, as indicated in the 2580
FlowtraMag manual wiring diagram.

4. If the Green LED bar, % output indicates

correctly the % ow and the current output is not
working properly, rst check AO selection in GF
Cong Tool or 0252 Conguration Tool. If AO

selection is correct, call Technical Support.

Check status LED and follow existing guideline for
troubleshooting.

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Notes

Ordering Information

Mfr. Part No. Code Description

3-2580-P-T-010 159 001 874 FlowtraMag, PVC Union, FKM, Titanium, DN25 (1 in.)

3-2580-P-T-020 159 001 875 FlowtraMag, PVC Union, FKM, Titanium, DN50 (2 in.)

3-2580-P-T-040 159 001 876 FlowtraMag, PVC Flange, FKM, Titanium, DN100 (4 in.)

3-2580-P-H-010 159 001 945 FlowtraMag, PVC Union, FKM, Hastelloy C, DN25 (1 in.)

3-2580-P-H-020 159 001 946 FlowtraMag, PVC Union, FKM, Hastelloy C, DN50 (2 in.)

3-2580-P-H-040 159 001 947 FlowtraMag, PVC Flange, FKM, Hastelloy C, DN100 (4 in.)

Accessories

3-0252 159 001 808 0252 Conguration Tool

854-040 - 4 inch SCH 80 Van Stone Flange

37X002118 - 4 inch FKM Full Face Flange Gasket - 150# ANSI bolt pattern

37Z000069 -

- 721 790 114 DN100 Flange Adapter, PVC-U Metric

- 721 700 014 DN100 Backing Flange, PVC-U Metric

- 161 375 904C d32/DN25 Union End, metric

- 161 375 907C d63/DN50 Union End, metric

- 161 375 430C PVC 1" Union End

4 inch Van Stone Flange bolt kit 316 SS - 150#
(UNC bolts, SAE washers and nuts)

- 161 375 433C PVC 2" Union End

3VGHR0A32C - PVC ASTM / Union Nut, metric DN25 & 1"

3VGHR0A63C - PVC ASTM / Union Nut, metric DN50 & 2"

9152-219 - ASTM / O-Ring, metric DN25 & 1"

9152-332 - ASTM / O-Ring, metric DN50 & 2"

- 749 440 714 DN100 Flange Prole Gasket

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For Worldwide Sales and Service, visit our website: www.gfsignet.com • Or call (in the U.S.): [phone]
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