ONICON D-1400 User Manual

D-1400 and D-1402 Portable Metering System

Installation and Operation Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................5

1.1 Purpose of this guide ................................................................................. 5

1.2 System Description .................................................................................... 5

1.3 System Components ..................................................................................5

2.0 SYSTEM OPERATION AND SET-UP ................................................................... 7

2.1 System Operation ......................................................................................7

2.2 Initial System Set-up .................................................................................6

2.3 Basic Flow Measurement ..........................................................................7

2.4 Flow Proling Measurment ....................................................................... 7

2.5 System Storage and Maintenance Recommendations .............................. 8

2.6 Flow Meter Information ............................................................................9

3.0 INSTALLATION, REMOVAL AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................8

3.1 Site Selection .............................................................................................8

3.2 Mechanical Installation ............................................................................. 9

3.3 Insertion of the Meter ..............................................................................10

3.4 Removal of the Meter ...............................................................................14

CONDITIONS OF SALE ................................................................................................ 16

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE

The purpose of this guide is to provide installation procedures and basic operating and servicing
instructions for the ONICON Model D-1401 and
D-1402 Portable Metering System.

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The D-1401 and D-1402 Portable Metering Systems are designed to measure the ow rate of conduc­tive liquids in multiple pipe sizes. They can also be used to perform ow proling for analysis of ow
measurement problems.

The D-1401 Portable Metering System includes a F-1100 single turbine ow meter and can be used to
measure 1.25 inch and larger pipe sizes.

The D-1402 Portable Metering System includes a F-1200 dual turbine ow meter and can be used to
measure 2.5 inch and larger pipe sizes.

The ow meter portion of the system is typically inserted into
a lled and pressurized pipe via an existing one inch minimum
diameter full port ball valve. For pipes that can be easily drained
before and after measurement, the ow meter can be inserted
into a one inch minimum diameter outlet that can accept a one
inch NPT male threaded adaptor. For lled and pressurized
pipes without installed full port valves, wet tapping installation
hardware kits are available from ONICON.

The display module includes an LCD display, control switches
and cable. A single 9 volt alkaline battery, located in the display
module battery compartment, powers the complete system,
including the ow meter.

1.3 System Components

The D-1401 Portable Metering System contains the following components:

• Model F-1100 Insertion Turbine Flow Meter

• Model D-1401 battery powered hand-held display

• Carrying case

• Owner’s manual

• Laminated conversion chart. (*Serialized for the specic F-1100 ow meter *)

The D-1402 Portable Metering System contains the following components:

• Model F-1200 Insertion Turbine Flow Meter

• Model D-1402 battery powered hand-held display

• Carrying case

• Owner’s manual

• Laminated conversion chart. (*Serialized for the specic F-1200 ow meter *)

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACCURACY

• ± 0.4% of reading from 3.3 to 33 ft/sec

• ± 0.8% of reading from 1 to 3.3 ft/sec

• ± 2.0% of reading from 0.4 to 1 ft/sec

SENSING METHOD

Electromagnetic sensing (no moving parts)

AVAILABLE METER SIZES

(nominal pipe diameters in inches)
1, 1½, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 30,
34, 36, 40, 42 & 48 (Inquire for other sizes)

LIQUID TEMPERATURE RANGES

32° to 130° F

BODY MATERIAL

Heavy duty plastic enclosure with
sliding door for battery

RATE IDICATOR

• Type: Six digit LCD with 0.46” numbers

• Calibration: Set at the factory to read turbine
frequency in Hertz. A conversion chart allows the
user to convert frequency to volumentric ow rate
(GPM) in any pipe size. Factory will set to read
GPM or any other units for particular pipe size upon
request.

• Field programming possible

• Memory: Non-volatile E2PROM memory retains
all programming parameters and count value in the
event of power interruption

POWER SUPPLY

9 Volt battery (NEDA Type 1604) in rear compart­ment powers the ow meter and LCD display

OUTPUT SIGNALS PROVIDED

• Isolated 4 – 20mA analog output for ow rate

• (2) Programmable pulse outputs (open collector)

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE

32° to 130° F

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Pre-wired inline cable connector for ow meter con­nection

Note: Specications are subject to change without
notice

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1.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED HARDWARE

Flow Meter
ONICON offers a wide variety of ow meters to satisfy most liquid, gas and steam
metering applications. Please refer to ONICON’s ow meter literature, or consult
ONICON or your local representative for help in selecting the ow meter that will best
t your requirements.

1.5 WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The D-100 was designed for installation and use in typical industrial environments that are
free of corrosive liquids and fumes, direct liquid exposure, heavy condensation, temperature
extremes, direct sunlight, and vibrations. The operating ambient air temperature range is -20° F
to 140° F. Electrical power should be relatively clean, free of high frequency noise, large voltage
transients, and protected from power surges and brown-outs.

1.6 WARRANTY & SERIAL NUMBER

Warranty

ONICON’s 2-year “No-fault” warranty reduces start-up costs by extending coverage for
incidental damage during installation. Certain exclusions apply. Please refer to ONICON’s
Conditions of Sale for details.

Serial Number

The serial number of your D-100 is located outside and inside the enclosure. Also located
inside the enclosure is a label with the serial number of the associated ONICON ow
meter or sensor your D-100 was intended to be used with. The serial numbers are unique
identiers that you should have available when contacting ONICON for assistance
regarding the installation or use of this product.

SECTION: 2.0 SYSTEM OPERATION AND SET-UP

2.1 SYSTEM OPERATION

The D-1401 and D-1402 Display Module LCD display shows the ow
rate as a number representing the frequency output signal, in Hertz,
from the ow meter.

The D-1401 Display Module shows the frequency output signal of the
single turbine from the F-1100.

The D-1402 Display Module shows the averaged output from both
turbines. This system also has the capability of displaying the
individual output from the top or bottom turbine by using the
selection switches on the Display Module.

This frequency output is then converted to gallons per minute for the
pipe size being measured via the laminated conversion chart included
with the system.

Please contact ONICON to obtain conversion factors for any pipe
sizes not listed on the chart, or if you require a ow rate unit of
measure other than gallons or liters.

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2.2 INITIAL SYSTEM SET-UP

1. Insert the ow meter into the pipe to be measured. (See manual section entitled “Flow
Meter Information” for specic information on installation procedures and recommended
insertion depths.)

2. Plug the Display module cable connector into the connector on the ow meter output cable.

3. Turn the Display module power switch to the “ON” position and verify that a number
appears on the LCD display.

2.3 BASIC FLOW MEASUREMENT

1. Turn the power switch (left) to “ON” position.

2. Set the middle switch to “AVG” and allow 45 seconds for the ow meter circuitry to
stabilize.

3. Record the average reading in Hz on the display and refer to the laminated conversion
chart to calculate the ow rate. Please note that the frequency number displayed may vary
rapidly (by as much as 10-15%) as a result of the actual ow conditions in the pipe.

4. Locate the pipe size being measured on the laminated conversion chart and determine the
“Z Factor” for gallons per minute (or liters per minute) for that pipe size.

5. Then multiply the Z factor by the average reading in Hz from step 3 to obtain the ow rate
in gallons per minute.

2.4 FLOW PROFILING MEASUREMENT

D-1401 / D-1402 Systems:
Signicant information about the nature of ow across the entire pipe diameter can be obtained by
taking ow measurements at incremental insertion depths.

Depending on the pipe size to be measured, determine an appropriate measurement increment that
will provide the required information. (For example: when measuring the ow prole of an 8 inch
pipe, measurements may be made at 1 inch increments to provide the desired prole.)

With the ow meter properly inserted in the pipe, loosen the hot tap adaptor lock nut and push
the meter into the pipe until the end of the meter touches the far pipe wall. Using this as a starting
point, pull the meter back out by the desired increment of measurement and measure the ow rate.
Repeat this process until readings have been made across the entire interior diameter of the pipe.

In large pipes where the ow meter is not long enough to touch the far pipe wall, measurements
can be made using the near pipe wall as a starting point. Push the ow meter into the pipe just
until a ow reading is obtained on the display. (For the D-1402 systems, the top turbine output can
be observed to see when it clears the pipe wall and begins to spin.) Beginning at that point, start
making measurements at the desired incremental insertion depths.

D-1402 System Only:
When using a D-1402 system, the individual top and bottom turbine frequencies can be observed
as a reference to the amount of rotational swirl that is present at each insertion depth measurement
point.

To utilize this function, set the middle switch to “SELECT”. The right switch can then be toggled
between “TOP” and “BOTTOM” to display the individual turbine frequencies.

A stable, uniform ow velocity at the measurement depth will be indicated by having the same or
very close (+/- 10%) to the same frequency reading on both the top and bottom turbine.

A signicant difference between the top and bottom turbine frequency numbers will indicate the
presence of ow turbulence and swirl at the measurement depth. The top and bottom turbines
rotate in opposite directions. Turbulence and swirl will either increase or decrease the speed of
rotation of one of the turbines and will have the opposite effect on the other turbine.

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2.6 SYSTEM STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION

1. Always store the system in its carrying case when not in use.

2. Before long-term storage of the system, blow all excess water from the ow meter turbine

assembly and wipe the ow meter stem assembly dry with a clean cloth. Do not put any
lubricants on the turbine assembly. Oil based lubricants will damage the ow meter’s o-ring
seals.

3. If storing the system for long periods of time, remove the 9 volt battery from the Display

Module and store it separately.

4. The ow meter’s hot tap adapter should be pushed completely down over the turbine

assembly and locked so that the turbines are protected when moving the system to a new
location or when storing the system.

5. The ow meter turbines, bearings and shafts can be cleaned using a 30 percent white

vinegar to 70 percent tap water solution. An old toothbrush can be used to lightly brush
around the bearings. Rinse with clean water and blow off excess water before storing.

2.6 FLOW METER INFORMATION

ONICON’s D-1401 / D-1402 Insertion Turbine Flow Me­ter measures the velocity of owing liquids by counting
the frequency at which the blades of a rotating turbine
pass a xed electrode. Circuitry within the ow meter
electronics enclosure then converts the rotational rate to
a frequency output.

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