Graco 246008, 249881 User Manual

Instruction Manual 309497L

Matrix Meter

Used to dispense petroleum-based lubricants and antifreeze only.

Part No. 246008 Series D, North America (N. A.) Part No. 249881 Series D, Australia

1500 psi (10.3 MPa, 103 bar) Maximum Working Pressure

600 psi (4.1 MPa, 41.4 bar) Maximum Dynamic Working Pressure (while dispensing)

5 gpm (18.9 lpm) Maximum Flow Rate

Important Safety Instructions

Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions.

CAUTION

This dispense valve is:

• Designed to dispense petroleum-based lubricants and antifreeze ONLY.

• Designed for indoor use ONLY.

•NOT designed for in-line installation.

The Matrix Meter contains an RF device with the following approvals:

FCC ID: JHIGNET IC: 4840AGNET

Industry Canada Statement

The term “IC” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Australian Vendor Code: N3845

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Manual Conventions

Contents

Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Programming the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Meter Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Meter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pressure Relief Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pre-installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing Nozzle Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Meter Installation to Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pressurizing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Meter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Asleep/Awake Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

High/Low Flow Rate Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battery Life Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Security Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Work Orders and Job Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Dispense Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Manual Dispense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preset Dispense Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Restricted Preset Dispense Mode . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . 15

Quick-Lock

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Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Calculating the Calibration Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacing or Cleaning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacing Quick-lock

Replacing the Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacing the Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Replacing the Meter Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Parts Drawing for the 246008 and 249881

Electronic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Parts List for the 246008 and 249881

Electronic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Nozzle Extension Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kit 246005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kit 246006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kit 246007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Graco Standard Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Graco Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Manual Conventions

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or destruction of equipment.

Note

A note indicates additional helpful information.

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Warnings

The following warnings include general safety information for this equipment. More specific warnings are included in the text where appropriate.

WARNING

SKIN INJECTION HAZARD

High-pressure fluid from dispense valve, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treat-

ment.

• Do not point dispense valve at anyone or at any part of the body.

• Do not put your hand over the end of the dispense nozzle.

• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.

• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

When flammable fluids are present in the work area, such as gasoline and windshield wiper fluid, be aware that flammable fumes can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:

• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.

• Eliminate all ignition sources, such as cigarettes and portable electric lamps.

• Keep work area free of debris, including rags and spilled or open containers of solvent and gasoline.

• Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.

• Ground equipment.

• Use only grounded hoses.

• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.

• Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.

BATTERY SAFETY

The battery may leak, explode, cause burns, or cause an explosion if mishandled:

• You must use the battery type specified for use with the equipment.

• Sparking can occur when changing batteries. Only replace the battery in a non-hazardous location, away from flammable fluids or fumes.

• Handle and dispose of battery properly - do not short circuit, charge, force over discharge, disassemble, crush, penetrate, incinerate, or heat the battery to a temperature exceeding 185° F (85° C).

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.

• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.

• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

• Do not alter or modify equipment.

• For professional use only.

• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.

• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.

• Do not use hoses to pull equipment.

• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.

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Programming the Meter

Graco recommends that meters be programmed prior to installation.

For ease of installation be sure to tag each meter with the corresponding PC meter number from the Matrix software. For example: Bay 1, 10W30. These tags are used for locating the corresponding meter in the assigned bay or location.

The electronic meter batteries need to be charged prior to use. See Instruction Manual 309502 for

details.

Meter Programming

Prior to programming the electronic meters,

• Enter the transceiver and tank setup information into the Matrix PC software. If not done, the software will display an error when attempting to set up meters.

• Navigate to the Meter Setup screen, input the meter parameters, then select PROGRAM for the meter being programmed.

1. Insert the battery. See Removing and Replacing the Battery on page 15.

2. When the battery is first inserted, the display shown in F

IG. 2 appears.

3. To program a meter, simultaneously hold down both the left keypad button (A) and right keypad button (B) until both the ACTIVATE words on the display screen change to PROGRAM (appears on the left) and SELECT (appears on the right). Release buttons.

4. The screen indicates a Network and Transceiver ID. See

FIG. 1

PROGRAM MODE

2.02.003

NET WK ID A

TRANS ID A

METER ID 500

PROGRAM

IG. 1

• If the ID information is correct, press the left (A) keypad button labeled PROGRAM to complete the meter programming.

• If the ID information is incorrect, use the SELECT button and up/down arrow button to obtain the correct ID settings. Then press the left (A) keypad button labeled PROGRAM to complete the meter programming. See F

The meter must be at the ACTIVATE/ACTIVATE screen for it to be programmed. If you are in Work Order mode, put a test Work Order into the system so you can navigate to the ACTIVATE/ACTIVATE meter screen and re-program.

METER ID is the RF address assigned to the meter by the PC during programming.

IG. 2.

SELECT

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5. The meter displays the appropriate programmed screen and a pop-up window displays on the PC indicating programming is complete. This process is repeated for each meter in the system.

The PC software allows a 5 minute period to program the meter.

If the electronic meter is unable to communicate with the PC during programming, the message NO SIGNAL appears at the top of the meter display.

6. Once the information is programmed into the electronic meter, the meter can be connected to the dispensing hose in the corresponding bay. If the meter will not be immediately connected temporarily label it with the corresponding meter number and location (i.e. Meter 1, Bay 1, 10W30). The label assures the correct meter is installed in the correct location in the system. After the meter is installed in the correct location, the label can be removed. See Meter

Installation on page 6.

Programming the Meter

IG. 2

If PC software revision is 2.01.29 or meter firmware revision is 2.00.053, meter will display 3 places to the right of the decimal rather than 2.

If a programmed meter is moved or if the programmed parameters need to be changed, the meter must be reprogrammed.

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Programming the Meter

Meter Installation

CAUTION

Failure to comply with the following installation requirements may result in warranty coverage being denied.

• Fluid lines MUST be thoroughly flushed before installing Matrix meters System, Instruction Manual 310652.

• All Matrix systems MUST use the Graco CleanLine System for initial flushing and ongoing operation for all service fluids. See CleanLine Filtration System, Instruction Manual 310652.

• Pressure relief kits MUST be used on all pumps within the Matrix system to prevent over-pressurization due to thermal expansion. See Pressure Relief Kits, Instruction Manual 308403. Select appropriate relief kits when using high pressure (1600 psi) CleanLine filters. Low pressure (900

psi) CleanLine filters have a built-in pressure relief valve.

. See CleanLine Filtration

FIG. 3

ti5127

KEY DESCRIPTION, See F

Thermal Pressure Relief Kit must be

installed downstream from the pump. The Thermal Pressure Relief Kit will vary based on the pump selected

E Fluid shut-off valves (two)

F Air Regulator

G CleanLine Filter System

HPump * †

J Filter and Lubricator Assembly

K Master Bleed Air Valve (ball valve)

* Do not use diaphragm pumps in a Matrix system.

† Special pump packages are required for anti-

freeze. See instruction manual 310650.

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Programming the Meter

Mounting Brackets

Mounting bracket kit 249440 is available for resting a Matrix meter on a console. See F

IG. 5.

KEY DESCRIPTION, See F

J Fluid shut-off valve

KHose

L Hose reel fluid inlet hose

M Hose reel

Electronic metered dispense valve

IG. 4.

ti6733

FIG. 5

Mounting bracket 15B750 is available for resting a Matrix meter on a 16 gallon drum. See F

IG. 6

IG. 6.

ti6732

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Programming the Meter

Pressure Relief Procedure

WAR NING

Read warnings, page 3, and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you:

• are instructed to relieve pressure

• stop operation

• check, clean, or service any of the equipment

1. Turn off the power supply to the pump.

2. Trigger the dispense valve into a waste container to relieve pressure.

3. Open any bleed-type master air valves and fluid drain valves in the system.

The Matrix meter must be powered, nozzle open (counter clockwise), and in dispense mode for fluid pressure to be relieved.

Pre-installation Procedure

1. Relieve the pressure. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8.

2. Close the shut-off valve (J). See F

3. Ground the hose and reel or console. See Ground- ing.

4. If this is a new installation or if the fluid in the lines is contaminated, flush the lines before you install the metered valve.

CAUTION

Contaminated lines could cause the valve to leak. Failure to flush may result in warranty coverage being denied. See CleanLine Filtration System, Instruction Manual 310652.

IG. 4.

4. Leave the drain valve open until you are ready to pressurize the system.

Grounding

WARNING

The system must be properly grounded. Read warnings, page 3. Refer to the user manuals for the pump and other system components, and ground the following:

• Pump: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

• Air and Fluid hoses: Use only grounded hoses.

• Air compressor: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

• Fluid supply container: Follow the local code.

• To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or relieving pressure, always hold a metal part of the valve firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the valve.

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Programming the Meter

Installing Nozzle Extension

1. Slide the impact guard (40) onto the tube or hose of the nozzle extension assembly. See F

2. Thread the sealing nut (101, 204, or 303) onto the spout (102, 202, or 302).

3. Thread the tube or hose in at least three full turns, position it for proper alignment, and wrench tighten the sealing nut. The PTFE seal on the sealing nut must face the valve housing. See F

4. Slide the impact guard (40) over the meter body.

101, 204, or 303

IG. 7.

102, 202, or 302

CAUTION

Graco recommends using PTFE tape on hose threads prior to installing the Matrix meter. PTFE tape should be after the leading thread and clockwise (same direction as meter installs on hose fitting). Caution should be taken not to get tape into the meter during installation as this can cause the meter to malfunction. Should the tape be the cause of the malfunction, Graco warranty will be denied.

2. Apply PTFE tape to the male threads of the hose fitting (P). See caution above. Leave a minimum of two engaged threads bare to maintain grounding continuity.

wrench tighten to

prevent leakage

IG. 7

Meter Installation to Hose

1. Slide the rear boot (24) onto the hose. See FIG. 8.

WARNING

Improper grounding can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion. Follow instructions in step 2 to maintain grounding continuity.

Slide boot onto hose before connecting hose

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3. Thread the hose fitting into the swivel (29) of the meter, and tighten it firmly. See FIG. 8.

4. Slide the rear boot (24) over the fittings and onto the end of the Matrix meter.

Pressurizing the System

1. Open all dispense position shut-off valves. Start the pump to pressurize the system. See the Operation section, page 14, for proper operation of meter.

2. To ensure dispensing accuracy, purge all air from the fluid lines and dispense valve before using it.

3. Set the system flow to the desired flow rate, which is typically 1.5-gpm. Do not exceed a 5-gpm flow rate.

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Meter Operation

Asleep / Awake Mode

Asleep is a battery-saving mode in which the display goes blank after two minutes of inactivity during normal operation. The display comes Awake from sleep mode when any button is pressed.

High/Low Flow Rate Indicator

The electronic meter dispenses fluids at two different rates.

As the trigger is partially engaged, the flow rate is low and is indicated by two bars on the display. See F

IG. 9.

Battery Life Indicator

On the right side of the display is a series of four bars located under the word BATT. See F ence of all four bars indicates a fully charged battery. The bars decline in number as the meter is used and the battery discharges. All Matrix meter batteries should be re-charged at the end of the working day to assure good performance the next work day.

• Batteries can be recharged at anytime without battery damage.

• At one bar on the display you will have about 20-40% of the charge remaining.

• If a meter is removed from service for an extended time the battery should be removed and recharged.

• If you see the message “Remove Low Battery Wait 30 Seconds Then Replace”, remove the battery, wait 30 seconds, and then replace it with a charged battery.

• Even when a meter is idle (asleep), the meter is still functioning and the battery will be used.

IG. 11. The pres-

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• When the trigger is fully engaged, the flow rate is high and is indicated by four bars on the display. See F

IG. 10.

IG. 10

FIG. 11

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Security Modes

PIN CODE

RIGHTLEFT

2122

ENTER

AUTHORIZATION

REQUIRED

REQUEST

APPROVAL

REQUEST

APPROVAL

When the meters were originally programmed by the system administrator, one of the following security choices was entered:

• System Monitoring

•PIN Code

• Parts Room Authorization

Meter Operation

Prior to dispensing, it may be necessary to complete one of the following security procedures, depending on the security mode selected.

System Monitoring

When set for system monitoring, no security authorization is required by the operator. However, any amount of fluid dispensed is automatically sent by the meter to the PC where it is recorded for future reference.

PIN Code

PIN Code (personal identification number) means that a four digit PIN code must be entered at the meter to obtain dispense authorization. To use a meter with PIN code security:

1. Use the up and down arrow keypad buttons to select the first number of the PIN code.

2. Press the right keypad button to move the cursor to the next position.

3. Use the up and down keypad buttons to select the desired number. Continue this process until the PIN code number is completed. See F

IG. 12.

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4. When the pin code is complete, press the right keypad button until the cursor underlines the Enter option. Press the up arrow on the meter keypad. This action will enter the PIN code and send it to the PC.

5. The PC recognizes the PIN code and authorizes the meter to dispense.

Parts Room Authorization

This mode provides high level security and requires a Parts Room Administrator to authorize each dispense.

AUTHORIZATION

REQUIRED

REQUEST

APPROVAL

IG. 13

REQUEST

APPROVAL

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1. Press either the left keypad or right keypad button under REQUEST APPROVAL. This sends the request to the parts room administrator’s PC for dispense authorization. See F

2. The administrator grants authorization at the PC, which then authorizes the meter to dispense.

IG. 13.

Meter Operation

WORKORDER

SELECTSELECT

ENTER NEW 2ACO

32567

- IC9

2AC03

458A1

2233A

ENTER WORKORDER

RIGHTLEFT

WORKORDER JOB

ENTERCANCEL

2AC03

Work Orders and Job Numbers

When the meters were programmed by the System Administrator, one of the two Work Order processing methods below was selected.

• Work Order/Job Number at the PC only

• Work Order/Job Number at the PC and Meter

Work Orders are a maximum of (12) characters and the Job Number is a maximum of (3) characters. The Work Order number is separated from the Job Number with a dash (-).

The characters A-Z, 0-9, dash (-); forward slash (/), period (.), or space can be used when assigning a Work Order or Job Number. One Work Order can have more than one service using an extension in the order number (i.e., 123456.oil, 123456.atf). The meter can receive up to five (5) work orders at a time. See F

IG. 14.

Assigning Work Orders and Job Numbers from the PC

Work Orders and Job Numbers are assigned to a meter from the PC using the “Entering Work Orders” button in the software. This feature is password protected.

1. Click on the Entering Work Orders button. Type in the user name and password and click Submit.

1. At the Work Order/Job Number meter screen, select the Enter New option using the up and down keypad buttons. When the arrow is positioned prior to the Enter New option, push either one of the two outside keypad buttons to Select the option. This will take you to a second screen to enter the Work Order/Job Number. Matrix meters can display up to 5 work orders and the Enter New command. See

IG. 14.

ENTER NEW 2ACO 32567 - IC9 2AC03 458A1 2233A -

IG. 14

2. On the second Work Order/Job Number screen, the cursor defaults to the first character position for entering the Work Order (up to 12 characters). Use the up and down keypad buttons to select a number, letter, or character for the first digit of the Work Order.

2. Click on the Add Work Order box. Select meter from the pull down screen. Type in a Work Order (up to 12 characters). Tab or mouse click to the Job Number box and enter the Job Number (up to 3 characters) if desired, then click Send.

3. If the Work Order is received by the designated meter, the PC Work Order list will be updated to show “Dispense Pending” in the status column.

If the Work Order is not received by the meter, a pop-up box appears indicating that the Work Order could not be sent to the assigned meter. You then can click Retry or Cancel.

Assigning Work Orders and Job Numbers

3. Press the right keypad button to move the cursor to the next character position. Use the arrow keypad buttons to select the character desired. Continue this process until the Work Order is completed. See F

IG. 15.

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at the Meter

Work Orders and Job Numbers can be assigned at the meter using the meter Work Order screen and meter keypad buttons. The screen shows previously assigned Work Orders and the Enter New option.

To enter a new Work Order follow the procedure below:

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4. Press the right keypad button and navigate to the first position to enter the Job Number if desired. Enter the Job Number in the same manner as you entered the Work Order number.

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