ONICON F-3100 User Manual

F-3100 SERIES

Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meter

Installation & Basic Operation Guide

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SAFETY INFORMATION

This meter was calibrated at the factory before shipment. To ensure correct use of the meter, please read this manual thoroughly.

Regarding this Manual:

•This manual should be passed on to the end user.

•Before use, read this manual thoroughly to comprehend its contents.

•The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.

•All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without ONICON’s written permission.

•ONICON makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and suitability for a particular purpose.

•All reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, if any errors are found, please inform ONICON.

•ONICON assumes no responsibilities for this product except as stated in the warranty.

•If the customer or any third party is harmed by the use of this product, ONICON assumes no responsibility for any such harm owing to any defects in the product which were not predictable, or for any indirect damages.

Safety Precautions:

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of installation, operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific WARNINGS given elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. ONICON Incorporated assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. If this product is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by this product may be impaired.

The following symbols are used in this manual:

WARNING

!Messages identified as “Warning” contain information regarding the personal safety of individuals involved in the installation, operation or service of this product.

CAUTION

!Messages identified as “Caution” contain information regarding potential damage to the product or other ancillary products.

i	IMPORTANT NOTE
	Messages identified as “Important Note” contain information critical to the proper operation of the
	product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0	INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................			7
	1.1	Purpose Of This Guide..............................................................................		7
	1.2	Principle Of Operation..............................................................................		7
	1.3	Typical Flow Meter Installation ................................................................		7
	1.4	Standard Features And Specifications.....................................................		8
	1.5	Additional Hardware That May Be Required...........................................		9
		1.5.1	Grounding Rings...........................................................................	9
		1.5.2	Gaskets........................................................................................	10
	1.6	Working Environment .............................................................................		10
	1.7	Warranty And Serial Number .................................................................		10
2.0	UNPACKING		.....................................................................................................	11
	2.1	Checking That You Have Received Everything......................................		11
3.0	INSTALLATION.................................................................................................			12
	3.1	Site Selection ...........................................................................................		12
		3.1.1	General Guidelines.....................................................................	13
		3.1.2	Flow Direction............................................................................	13
		3.1.3	Remote Mount Transmitter........................................................	13
		3.1.4 Minimum Straight Run Requirements......................................		14
	3.2	Mechanical Installation ...........................................................................		15
		3.2.1	Standard Transmitter Dimensions.............................................	15
		3.2.2 Sensor Body Dimensions & Weights..........................................		16
		3.2.3 Installation Drawing For Conductive Pipe................................		19
		3.2.4 Installation Drawing For Non Conductive Pipe........................		21
		3.2.5 Installation Drawing For Threaded Connections.....................		22
		3.2.6	Installation Instructions ...........................................................	23
		3.2.7	Torque Specifications ................................................................	25
		3.2.8	Remote Mount Transmitter........................................................	26
	3.3	Electrical Installation ..............................................................................		27
		3.3.1	Input Power Requirements........................................................	27
		3.3.2 Power And Output Signal Wiring Instructions.........................		27
		3.3.3	Earth Connection........................................................................	30
		3.3.4 Remote Mount Cable Wiring Instructions.................................		31

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	TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
4.0 F-3100 START-UP AND COMMISSIONING .....................................................		32
4.1	Display And Keypad Operation...............................................................	33
4.2	Helpful Hints For Start-Up And Commissioning ..................................	34
4.3	Start-Up And Commissioning..................................................................	34
4.4	Start-Up And Commissioning Worksheet...............................................	35
4.5	Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................	35
4.6	Alarm Interpretation And Standard Led’s...............................................	36

APPENDIX

A-1/A-3 FIELD REMOTE MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER

A-4 CONDITIONS OF SALE

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SECTION 1.0: INTRODUCTION

1.1PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE

The purpose of this guide is to provide installation and commissioning procedures and basic operating instructions for the F-3100 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meter.

1.2PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The operating principles of ONICON F-3100 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meters are based on Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction. Faraday’s Law states that a voltage will be

induced in a conductor (water or other conductive liquid) when it passes through a magnetic field (generated by the meter), and the induced voltage will be directly proportional to the velocity of the conductor. By placing electrodes on opposite sides of the flow tube, it is possible to accurately measure the induced voltage and determine the corresponding velocity of the flowing liquid.

WARNING

!Only qualified service personnel should attempt to install or service this product. Serious injury may result from the improper installation or use of this product.

1.3TYPICAL FLOW METER INSTALLATION

ONICON’S F-3100 Series Inline Magnetic Flow Meters are suitable for volumetric flow measurement of electrically conductive liquids in a wide variety of applications including bi-directional applications.

INSTALLATION IN STEEL (CONDUCTIVE) PIPE

Flow direction

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1.4STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

A built-in user interface & display

A single 4 – 20 mA output for flow rate

Two programmable open collector pulse outputs. Outputs may be programmed to provide:

*an indication of flow direction

*a scaled pulse for totalizing flow

*a high resolution frequency output to drive peripheral devices

*an indication of an alarm condition

Empty pipe detector

Internal self-diagnostic functions & fault alarms

CALIBRATION

Flow meters are wet calibrated in a flow laboratory against standards that are directly traceable to government standards. A certificate of calibration accompanies every meter.

ACCURACY

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

±0.8% of reading from 1 to 3.3 ft/sec

±0.0075 ft/s at flows less than 1 ft/s

PROGRAMMING

Factory programmed for specific application

MEMORY

Nonvolatile memory retains all program parameters and totalized values in the event of power loss.

DISPLAY

Alphanumeric LCD displays total flow, flow rate, flow direction & alarm conditions

OUTPUT SIGNALS

Isolated 4 – 20 mA analog output for flow rate Two programmable open collector pulse outputs

(configurable for frequency, pulse or directional flow)

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Liquid temperature range: Polypropylene liner: 32° to 140°F Ebonite liner: 23° to 175°F

PTFE liner: -4° to 212° F (266° F with remote electronics)

Ambient temperature range: 14° to 122°F

MAINTENANCE

Periodically inspect the power supply cables, cable glands and the enclosure for signs of damage. Inspect installation and mounting hardware for loose connections.

MECHANICAL Electronics Enclosure:

Standard: Nylon NEMA 4

Optional: Remote mount transmitter version, maximum distance from the sensor is 65ft.

Outer Body Material:

Standard: Carbon Steel, Painted Optional: 316 Stainless Steel

Flow Tube (Internal):

304 Stainless Steel

Connection Type:

Standard: ANSI 150 Class Flange

Optional: ANSI 300 Class Flange

Optional: Wafer

Optional: Threaded Process Connection

ELECTRICAL

This equipment is intended for INSTALLATION CATEGORY (OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY) II applications.

Input Power - Factory Selectable:

Standard - 90 to 265 VAC, 45 to 66 Hz, and 35 mA maximum

Optional - 10 to 63 VDC, 15 to 45 VAC, 45 to 66 Hz and 300 mA maximum

Overcurrent Protective Device Ratings:

Supply mains overcurrent protective devices with the following ratings:

•120 VAC 50/60 Hz – 15 A

•230 VAC 50 Hz – 6 A

Wiring:

Flow signals - Use 18-22 AWG shielded cable Standard input power - Use a three wire service with one wire a protective earth ground. The installation must comply with all local, state

and federal building codes.

Optional input power - Use PVC jacketed copper cable with a wire gauge suitable for the length of run and required maximum current carrying capacity. The installation must comply with all local, state and federal building codes.

PRESSURE AND CONDUCTIVITY

Maximum Operating Pressure

(Exclusive of flange rating)

Ebonite: 1000PSI

Polypropylene: 230PSI

PTFE: 580PSI

Minimum Fluid Conductivity:

5 microsiemens/centimeter

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1.5ADDITIONAL HARDWARE THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

1.5.1Grounding Rings

Grounding rings may be required whenever meters are installed in non-metallic or lined pipes. Grounding rings placed before and after the meter eliminates electrical noise that will interfere with the proper operation of the meter. ONICON provides grounding rings as an optional accessory. Grounding ring dimensional information and part numbers are listed below. For proper operation, grounding rings are required before and after the meter.

	5/8
	3/8
D	1/4

C

Bore

1/8”	A

Grounding Ring Dimensions & ONICON Part Numbers

Nominal	Bore			A			C			D		T	316 SS Part
Size													#
1”	1	- 1/16		2	- 5/8		4	- 9/16		1 - 15/16		1/8	15212
1.5”	1	– 9/16		3	– 3/8		5	- 5/16		1 - 15/16		1/8	15213
2”	2	– 1/16		4	– 1/8		6	- 1/16		1	- 15/16	1/8	15214
3”	3	– 1/16		5	– 3/8		7	- 5/16		1	- 15/16	1/8	15215
4”	4	– 1/16		6	– 7/8		8	- 13/16		1	- 15/16	1/8	15216
6”	6			8	– 3/4		10		- 11/16	1	- 15/16	1/8	15217
8”	8			11			12		- 15/16	1	- 15/16	1/8	15218
10”	9	– 1/2		13		– 3/8	15		- 5/8	2	- 1/4	1/8	15219
12”	11		– 9/16	16		– 1/8	18		- 9/16	2	- 7/16	1/8	15220
14”	13		– 1/2	17		– 3/4	20		- 3/8	2	- 5/8	1/8	15221
16”	15		– 1/4	20		– 1/4	22		- 7/8	2	- 5/8	1/8	15222
18”	17		– 3/8	21		– 5/8	24		- 1/4	2	- 5/8	1/8	15223
20”	19			23		- 7/8	26		- 11/16	2	- 13/16	1/8	15224
24”	23			28		– 1/4	31		- 1/8	2	- 7/8	1/8	15225
30”	29			34		– 3/4	38			3	- 1/2	1/8	15226
36”	35			41		– 1/4	45		- 1/4	4		1/8	15227
42”	41			48			52		- 1/2	4	- 1/2	1/8	15228

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1.5.2Gaskets

Gaskets are required for sensor bodies with ebonite and polypropylene liners and are strongly recommended for meters with PTFE liners. Gasket dimensions must comply with ASME B16.5 flange standards. ONICON is not a gasket manufacturer and does not supply gaskets for this product.

The following general suggestions are provided to assist the installer in choosing the proper gasket material. In all cases, the responsibility of selecting the appropriate material rests with the installer.

Gaskets are used to create a seal between the flow meter liner surface and the surface of the mating flange. The proper choice of gasket material will allow for a leak free connection at the time of installation and maintain that seal over time. How well the gasket works depends on a number of factors. Each of these should be considered when choosing a gasket material.

•Is it chemically compatible with the fluid?

•Will it withstand the expected minimum and maximum operating temperatures?

•Does it provide enough resiliency and creep resistance to maintain loading over time?

•Will it deform enough to create a seal by filling imperfections in the sealing surfaces?

•Is it thick enough to take up variations in flatness of the surface?

In many cases a simple 1/8” red rubber gasket with a Shore A hardness (Durometer) of

60 – 80 will suffice. Your local gasket supplier should be able to guide you in selecting the best material for your application.

1.6WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The F-3100 was designed for installation and use in typical industrial environments that are free of corrosive liquids and fumes, direct liquid exposure, direct sunlight, temperature extremes and vibrations.

The operating ambient air temperature range is -4° F to 140° F.

The electrical power should be relatively clean, free of high frequency noise, large voltage transients, and protected from power surges and brown outs.

1.7WARRANTY & SERIAL NUMBER Warranty

ONICON’s complete warranty is included in Appendix A of this manual as part of the “Conditions of Sale”. ONICON provides a two-year warranty.

Serial Number

The F-3100 has 2 separate serial numbers. The transmitter serial number is located on the identification plate located on the electronics enclosure. The sensor serial number is located on the identification plate located on the sensor body.

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SECTION 2.0: UNPACKING

The F-3100 is generally shipped in one package unless optional hardware or equipment is ordered. Notify the freight carrier (all products are shipped insured) and ONICON’s Customer Service Department if any items are damaged in transit.

2.1CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING

•Standard Documentation

Enclosed with each F-3100 is a comprehensive documentation package that includes the following items:

Certificate of Calibration

The F-3100 Installation and Operation Guide

Please notify ONICON if any of these items are missing.

F-3100 SERIES

In-line Electromagnetic Flow Meter

Installation & Basic Operation Guide

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FLOW METER

CERTIFICATE OF CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION & CONFIGURATION DATA for F-3000 SERIES MAGNETIC FLOW METERS

METER DATA

Meter Tag:	CT-WH
Model:	F-3103-111
Serial Number:	220177
Component S/N's:	04N1420 38M6901
Meter Size:	3"
Max. Operating Pressure:		225 psi
Max. Operating Temperature:		212 °F
Connections:	ANSI 150# Class Flanges
Peripheral device serial number		220177

FACTORY PROGRAMMED OUTPUT SIGNALS

(Performed at ONICON Factory; can be reprogrammed in the field)

CALIBRATION of PRIMARY FLOW ELEMENT

Ka factor:	-1.0951
Medium:	Water
Primary Calibration Date:	4/12/2011

This meter was manufactured for ONICON Incorporated. The original manufacturer certifies that this flow meter was calibrated against standards that are traceable to

SIT, Italy.

Analog Flow Range: 4-20 mA = 0 to		230 Gal/Min
Full Scale Frequency Output:		200.00	Hz
Scaled Pulse Output:	1 pulse =	100	Gallons

Programmed By: GL Date: 5/25/2011

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•Integral Mount Transmitter

F-3100 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meters with integrally mounted transmitters are shipped fully assembled. Remove the meter from the shipping carton and inspect it for physical damage.

•Remote Mount Transmitter

F-3100 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meters ordered with the remote transmitter mounting option will be shipped in one carton that contains the flow sensor body, the transmitter with mounting hardware and the necessary cable to connect the two together. Remove each and inspect it for physical damage.

i	IMPORTANT NOTE
	F-3100 transmitters and sensor bodies are two parts of one uniquely calibrated system and must
	be installed together. Mixing components from other systems will result in significant calibration
	errors.

•Grounding Rings

Grounding rings are optional accessories that may be required for proper installation. Grounding rings may be shipped in a separate carton. Remove each and inspect it for physical damage.

SECTION 3.0: INSTALLATION

The F-3100 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meter should be installed by experienced plumbers, electricians and others with related knowledge and experience in the heating, cooling, and fluid metering fields. ONICON will be happy to assist with technical recommendations and to provide guidance by telephone and/or email. On-site field engineering, installation and service are also available at an additional cost.

The installer should use good trade practices and must adhere to all state and local building or other applicable codes.

3.1SITE SELECTION

Careful attention during the site selection process will help the installers with the initial installation, reduce start-up problems, and make future maintenance easier. For example, do not install the flow meter where it will be difficult for personnel to perform periodic maintenance. When selecting a site for mounting, consider the criteria under Section 1.6, WORKING ENVIRONMENT, as well as the following:

i	IMPORTANT NOTE
	Proper site selection is critical to the performance of this flow meter. The flow meter must be
	properly located within the piping system in order to ensure an accurate flow measurement.

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3.1.1General Guidelines

When properly installed, the flow meter will only measure flow associated with that portion of the piping system for which the flow measurement is being made. Choose the location with the longest straight unobstructed run of pipe, keeping in mind that in some applications it may be possible to locate the meter in either the supply or return pipe.

3.1.2Flow Direction

F-3100 flow meters are inherently bi-directional and changes in flow direction are indicated by a change in polarity of the sensing signal. In order for the meter to display the correct polarity, it is necessary to orient the meter relative to flow direction during the installation process. The sign of the flow rate is positive when the flow direction is from – to + as printed on the tag plate as shown below. Prior to installation, determine the direction of flow in the piping system and orient the meter accordingly.

-FLOW DIRECTION +

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IMPORTANT NOTE

Flow direction is indicated by polarity symbols (+/-) and flow totals are accumulated separately based on direction. The polarity of the flow indication may be reversed by reversing the polarity of the Ka coefficient.

3.1.3Remote Mounted Transmitter

Find an easily accessible location where wire connections can be made and meter readings can be taken from floor level. Mount the transmitter on a vibration free surface. Avoid locations that contain electric motors or other strong sources of electrical interference.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The F-3100 remote mounted transmitter option is provided without a pre-amplifier. As a result, the maximum distance it can be located away from the sensor body is limited to 65ft. A remote transmitter option with a pre-amplifier is available with the F-3200 advanced transmitter. With this model the remote transmitter may be located up to 1640ft away from the sensor body.

Contact ONICON if you need to locate the remote transmitter more than 65ft from the sensor body.

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