Macnaught ADTUM Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ADTUM

DIGITAL UREA/DEF METER

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DIGITAL UREA/DEF METER

ADTUM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Macnaught ADTUM
Electronic Turbine Meter

The Macnaught digital turbine meter is a highly
reliable accurate method of measuring flow, providing
exceptional repeatability and accuracy.

The low pressure drop through the meter makes the
meter ideally suited for use in gravity applications
or with the Macnaught range of electric Urea (DEF)
pumps.

Macnaught manufacture a full range of pumps,
meters and accessories to suit most of your fluid
transfer needs. Please consult your local Macnaught
reseller for more information.

Please read and retain this instruction manual to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of this
quality product.

This manual assists you in operating and maintaining your
new turbine Urea (DEF) meter. The information contained
will help you ensure many years of dependable performance
and trouble free operation.

Your in-line turbine meter is designed to accurately measure
Urea (DEF) and water. The meter is ideal for use as an in­line meter or on piping, mobile installations, generally fitted

close to the dispensing nozzle.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Observe precautions against fire or explosion when
dispensing flammable liquid. Do not operate the meter in
the presence of any source of ignition including running or

hot engines, lighted cigarettes or gas or electric heaters.

Ensure that you follow all the correct earthing and grounding
procedures before use.

Inspect seals and connections for leaks weekly when using
flammable liquids.

Do not use Teflon tape on any connections when using
flammable liquid.

Do not use this meter with gasoline or any fluid other than
the compatible fluid specified in this manual.

Do not use the meter above the maximum pressure of 3.5
bar

FEATURES

CAUTION

The display turns on when either fluid passes through the
meter or one of the buttons is pressed

The display will automatically turn off after 2 minutes if no
flow is recorded through the meter, at the same time the
display returns to the batch total which resets to zero.

The meter defaults to the batch total after 10 seconds if one
of the buttons is not pressed during this time.

The meter display has 6 digits and two buttons

‘Reset’ and ‘Total’

The meter has many built in functions:-

a) Resettable Batch total

b) Non-Resettable total

c) View the last 5 dispensed volumes

d) Input stock level

e) Low stock alarm

f) View instantaneous flow rate

g) Calibration function

h) Change unit of measure (litre, gallon, pint, quart)

OPERATION

MAIN SCREEN FUNCTION

DISPLAY

COVE R

BATTERY ALERT SYMBOL

BODY

RESET BUTTON

TOTAL BUTTON

Note: The reset total appears when a button is pressed.

1) Total Litres

Press ‘Total’ (x1)

‘Total’ appears followed by litres then the amount

2) Resettable accumulative total

Press ‘Total’ (x2)

‘Total Period’ appears followed by the resettable

accumulative total amount

(can be reset to zero by pressing ‘Reset’)

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3) Tank Stock

Press ‘Total’ (x3)

‘Stock’ appears followed by the set amount

a) To insert available stock press ‘Reset’ the value will start

flashing, the value can now be changed by pressing ‘Reset’
to increase value or ‘Total’ to decrease value.

b) Wait 10 seconds to confirm until display returns to the

batch total

4) Minimum Stock Alarm

Press ‘Total’ (x 4)

‘Alert’ appears followed by the minimum value which

has been set.

a) To insert available stock press ‘Reset’ the value will start
flashing, the value can now be changed by pressing ‘Reset’
to increase value or ‘Total’ to decrease value.

b) Wait 10 seconds to confirm until display returns to the
batch total

Note: when available stock reaches minimum value the
‘Alert’ will appear and start flashing.

The meter has been calibrated with water at 20 deg C.
Calibration is required if metering a different fluid ,at a
different temperature or after excessive wear.

An accurate measuring container of at least 19 litre

capacity will be required.

Note: The calibration quantity must be more than 5 litres

LAST SCREEN TRANSACTIONS

The batch total can be reset to zero by pressing ‘Reset’

The meter can show the last 5 volumes dispensed by
pressing ‘Reset’ to scroll through the totals, the 5th volume
is shown by pressing ‘Total’

CALIBRATION

INSTANTANEOUS FLOW RATE

To show the instantaneous flow rate, press and hold down
the ‘Reset”button

SELECT UNIT OF MEASURE

Starting from the batch total screen

1) Press and hold down the ‘Total’ button until ‘Units’

appears, (‘Units’ will start flashing)

2) Press ‘Reset’ button (the pre-set units will be

displayed)

3) Press ‘Total’ to scroll through to the desired units

(litres, US gal, quarts, pints, custom)

4) Press ‘Reset’ to accept

5) Display will return to Batch total after 10 seconds

Note: For custom unit or measure please contact

Macnaught for details.

Starting from the batch total screen

1) Prime the system.

2) Fully open nozzle, dispense at least 5 litres of fluid

into an accurate measuring container.

(flow rate must be above 10 ltr/min)

3) If the display volume is not matching the dispensed

volume - calibrate.

4) Press the ‘Reset’ button to enter the calibration mode.

( ‘CAL’ will now start flashing)

5) Press ‘Reset’ to view last volume now flashing

6) To increase or decrease recorded volume, press the

‘Total’ or ‘Reset’ button

7) To confirm new calibration wait 10 seconds. The last 5

recorded volumes will also change to the new setting.

DISPLAY ORIENTATION

The display can be rotated 180° deg when required.

1) Remove the 4 screws on the back of the meter

2) Rotate the meter body 180° deg

3) Reposition the meter body (Take care not to damage
the wires)

4) Carefully re-fit the 4 screws to the meter assembly

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