Thank you for choosing to install a Max Machinery precision ow meter. To ensure the best experience please take a
moment to read through this manual prior to installation.
When you purchased this meter a ow engineer helped determine the best meter for you based on many of the factors
that will be reviewed on the following pages. If you have any questions about installation or operation please don't
hesitate to call Max Machinery, Inc. at 707-433-2662
When you are ready to install there will be a few tools you will need:
Meter Installation:
The meter and transmitter
A signal cable (available from factory)
The display or signal processing device
Indicator Manual
Calibration Certicate
Bypass plumbing supplies
Many Max meters are installed and operate for decades, so having the following information in your records may prove
useful. We have provided this outline as a starting point.
Process Temperatures ___________________________ Fluid Viscosity ____________________________________
Operating Range ________________________________ Line Pressure ____________________________________
Max Sales # or PO # _____________________________ Installation Date __________________________________
Meter Model # __________________________________ Meter Serial # ____________________________________
While gear meters are traditionally based on a design similar to a conventional hydraulic pump, the G Series of ow
meters has been engineered to increase signal resolution, prevent internal cavitation and greatly reduce the pressure
drop required to move uid through the gears.
Max ow meters and transmitters are calibrated at the factory as a matched set. This ensures the highest accuracy and
allows for quick setup in the eld. For eld installations where the transmitter has not been setup with a meter at the
factory, an optional serial interface kit is available to provide full access to all conguration options and parameters.
Solid state sensors are used to detect the position of a driven magnet inside the Max Flow Meter. Changes in position
are tracked by a microprocessor, which generates an output frequency proportional to the ow rate. Advanced signal
processing provides both ne angular resolution (0.36 degrees rotation per pulse) and rapid response (output updated
every 1 ms). The G-Series transmitter uses modern sensor technology coupled with advanced signal processing to deliver
new levels of performance and reliability.
Flow Meter Features
• Capable of operating at high pressures (425 bar/6000 psi).
• Compatible with a wide range of uid types and viscosities.
• Can operate at high temperatures with a suitable high
temperature transmitter.
• Available in 303 and 316 stainless steel.
Transmitter Features
• High resolution measurement –Analog Output: Congured output
ranges to any value within ± 10 Vdc or ± 20 mA.
• Frequency Output: Congured output resolution of 1 to 1000
pulses per revolution.
• Linearization of up to 16 points to fully describe the ow meter’s
output curve and achieve the highest system linearity over the
meter’s entire operating range.
Transmitter General Description
Max transmitters are designed to work with the entire family of Max Flow Meters to provide extremely precise ow
measurement in a cost effective package. Different options of industrial housings or IP66 rated explosion proof
enclosures, combined with a choice of one-part and two-part, high temperature designs with remote electronics cover a
wide range of application environments – from the laboratory to harsh industrial processes.
Compensation Algorithm – Compensates for variations in Hall sensor and ow meter characteristics to provide a stable,
undamped output that accurately represents the instantaneous ow rate. This feature is factory set when the meter
and transmitter are mated together. If the transmitter is changed, the compensation can be performed via a button on
the circuit board.
Anti-Dither Buffer - Masks the false output that may occur at very low ow rates in the presence of vibration or hydraulic
noise. If the meter reverses direction the output signal will be interrupted for a user selected portion of a meter rotation.
Reverse ow exceeding the buffer setting will result in an output proportional to reverse ow rate. The buffer quantity
|-----------------------414 bar (6000 psi)-----------------------| see below
2
Maximum temperature --------------------- 2 part: 225°C (435°F) --------------------
3
Recommended ltration 10 micron 15 micron 20 micron 20 micron 30 micron
Displacement (cc/rev) 1.8 4.2 13.5 38 133
Weight (kg) 1.2 1.8 3.7 7.7 21
Typical k-factor (pulses/cc) 500 200 70 25 7 NPT Port size 1/8” 3/8” 1/2” 3/4” 1” to 280 bar (4000 psi)
SAE Port Size #4 #6 #8 #10 #16 to 425 bar (6000psi)
1
For viscosities of 100 cps or more, derate per pressure drop curves for higher viscosities.
2
Standard transmitter capable to 90°C (195°F)
3
Some materials may have different lter requirements, consult factory.
Transmitter Specications
Supply Voltage & Current 5-26 Vdc @ 30 mA typical
Frequency output 12Vdc @ 90 mA typical
Analog output 24Vdc @ 45 mA typical
Analog Resolution Adjustable without recalibration to any range of
+/- 20mA - Models ending in “A1” and “B1”
+/- 10 Vdc - Models ending in “C1” and “D1”)
Frequency Model Specications
Output (5.0 Volt Supply) No Load 0.00 / 4.80 Volts
2.5K Load to Common 0.00 / 4.60 Volts
2.5K Load to +5 Volts 0.25 / 4.80 Volts
Short Circuit Current (1) 45 mA
Output Impedance 100 ΩRise/Fall Time 0.2 μ Sec
Output Update Rate(2) 1 ms
Min/Max Frequency 0-60 kHz
Resolution 1 - 1000 pulses/rev
Ambient Temperature Range Transmitter (Storage) –40ºC to 85ºC (–40ºF to 185ºF)
Transmitter (Operation) (3) –40ºC to 80ºC (–40ºF to 175ºF)
Maximum Temp, Process Fluid (Standard Model) 90ºC (195°F)
(20ºC Ambient, 5V supply) (High Temp Model) 155ºC (310°F)
(Ultra High Temp Model) 225ºC (435°F)
Anti-dither Range Default 50% Revolution of Meter for unidirectional (software selectable
from 1 - 100% of 1 revolution). 2% for bi-directional meters
Signal Filtering Software selectable from 1ms to 250ms time constant
(1) Continuous Short Circuit is not recommended. The output current should not exceed 10 mA
(2) Events are seen as output transitions 1 ms after they occur
(3) Temperature of metered uid will affect transmitter temperature, see graph
Prior to installing the ow meter, remove the storage caps from the ports and look carefully into each port of the meter.
Ensure that no dirt or foreign particles have gotten into the ports of the meter. Make sure that adequate ltration
exists upstream of the ow meter and that no contaminants exist in the line between the lter and ow meter. It is
recommended that the ow meter be connected to the circuit by means of unions close to the ow meter to allow easy
removal.
A by-pass valve should be installed between the inlet and outlet ports in parallel to the ow meter to allow ow through
the system in the event that the ow meter becomes blocked by foreign material.
The preferred orientation for the meter is to place the transmitter to the side of the ow meter. Such an installation
ensures that bubbles will not accumulate within the meter. In a high pressure installation, the compression and
expansion of gas bubbles from the bearing pockets may create undesirable side forces on the gears. Mounting the
meter with the transmitter to the side will purge the air from the meter. This orientation is also preferred as it reduces
the amount of heat that rises from the meter into the transmitter circuitry.
The following items and conditions should be considered:
Line and Bypass Valves: These valves allow lter cleaning or ow meter removal without completely shutting the system
down and draining the lines. They also allow system start up under conditions which could damage the meter; such as:
air in the lines, high temperature materials, or initial line surges.
Filtration: Clearances between the gears and internal wall are typically 0.001” to 0.002”. Any dirt present in the system
can jam or damage the unit. A 10 micron lter (such as a Max 381 Series stainless steel unit) is generally recommended,
although materials with very high viscosities may require a coarser lter. For bidirectional ow applications, use a lter
on each side of the ow meter. Materials with brous or non abrasive particulate matter may have to be run without
lters. Follow the recommendation of your Max Sales Engineer or consult our Technical Service Department.
Inlet and Outlet Ports: Use the “IN” port as the inlet for the most predominant ow direction. Install the ow meter on
the discharge side of the pump whenever possible. Excessive vibration at the meter should be avoided.
High Temperatures: Mount the meter so that the transmitter is below or to the side of the meter. This minimizes heat
transfer by convection from the ow meter to the transmitter. The transmitter is the most heat sensitive element in the
system and the transmitter manual should be consulted for specic limits. An optional uid heater block can be used
on the ow meter to keep it at operating temperature during standby conditions. For substances that are solid at room
temperature, the block may be required to keep the material molten and owing through the meter.
Clean Plumbing: Before installing the ow meter, clean the inside of the pipe line with compressed air or steam
(especially when using new pipe). Don’t use water, steam, or compressed air on the meter itself!
Removal note: The transmitter does not need to be removed from the ow meter for any eld servicing or adjustments.
Normally, the ow meter and transmitter are shipped back to the factory for calibration or service as a unit. If the
transmitter needs to be removed from the ow meter for installation, be sure to retighten the transmitter snugly in
order to ensure proper sensor alignment.
Mechanical Installation
1. The transmitter is attached to the ow meter’s threaded magnet shield. Hand tighten only. (~ 3 ft-lb)
2. The transmitter lid has four thread paths. To realign the cable, remove the lid and rotate up to 180° and retighten
using an alternate starting point. Tighten to compress the O-ring seal.
Removal
1. Remove electrical connections
2. Unscrew transmitter, using a wrench if necessary.
WARNING
Installation and removal should only be facilitated by trained personnel
Verify transmitter output type (ANALOG or FREQUENCY) before wiring, inappropriate wiring could
result in damaging the circuit.
Moisture Seal Protection
On all models, the housing is designed as a liquid and vapor-tight enclosure. There is an O—ring seal at the lid of the
housing — these need to be fully seated. A properly sealed transmitter will prevent the formation of damaging moisture
inside the housing.
Turck connector model: The connector is sealed to the lid at the factory and is ready for use.
NPT Model: To ensure a moisture-tight seal, apply appropriate sealant to the threads at installation.
This page covers the installation of transmitters with 5-pin, M12 style connectors only. For hazardous location devices
with 1/2" conduit connections, please refer to the EXInstall sheet.
Frequency Output Transmitters (Models ending with P..N/- or Q..N/-)
Turck®
Connector
PCA
Label
Pin #
Power (+5 to 26 Vdc) V+1Brown
CommonCom4Black
Pulse OutputPh A2White
Output Phase B (Quad only)Ph B5Grey
Case GroundCase3Blue
Mating Cable
Wire Color
Current Sinking Wiring
(Model # 295-600-000 and versions ending with S/-)
A current sinking device uses the transmitter’s transistor output to act as a
switch. A positive DC voltage must be applied to the transmitter's output pin
V+
0V
Out
Turck Pin #2
(#2). When the pulse output is triggered, this voltage will be grounded to zero
volts by the transmitter. Warning: Use a 5k ohm resistor to limit current if your
system does not have any other means to limit the current into the transmitter.
Voltage or Current Analog Transmitters (Models ending with A/-, B/-, C/- or D/-)
Turck®
Connector
PCA
Label
Pin #
Power *V+1Brown
CommonCom4Black
Signal Output (+)Sig5 Grey
Signal Output (—)**Ret2White
Case GroundCase3Blue
Mating Cable
Wire Color
PLC
Digital
Input
* Analog transmitters with part numbers 29X-XXX-000 or ending in A/- or C/- are 24Vdc power. Part numbers 29X-XXX-100 or ending in B/- or D/-
are 12Vdc power.
** To minimize signal noise, analog output transmitters are fully isolated. If your PLC does not ground the negative signal input, there is a risk of a
ground shift that could drive the signal out of the range of detection. To prevent this from occuring please consider installing a 10k pull
down resistor between Common and Signal Output (-).
G004 3/8" x 1"
G015 3/8" x 1.3"
G045 1/2" x 2.1"
G105 1/2" x 3.1"
G240 (Qty 2) 1/2" x 4.7"
Heater block for G015
(typical)
2.262
2.051
1.55
1.25
.749
.529
0
1/16” NPT
NOTES:
1: HEATER PORT CLEARANCE IS FOR A PROBE WITH 250 WATT/DENSITY MAX AT 400º F
1/8” NPT
.1895
.376
.1275
1/4” NPT (2 places)
±.0025
±.001
±.0025
Contact for Refurbishment
& Calibration Services
The G-Series is not designed for user repair and all such work should be done at the factory or under the direct
supervision of the Max Technical Service Department. Unauthorized repair work may damage the meter and will void the
product warranty. Please make note of model and serial numbers on the ow meter before calling the factory. A return
goods authorization number will be issued if the ow meter has to be sent back for refurbishment.
Price and lead time for refurbishment will be provided upon request for quotation submitted online via:
https://www.maxmachinery.com/service-request
Max Machinery, Inc.
33A Healdsburg Ave Phone: 707-433-2662
Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.maxmachinery.com