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SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 specic 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 specied in this manual, the protection provided by this
product may be impaired.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Messages identied as “Warning” contain information regarding the personal safety of
individuals involved in the installation, operation or service of this product.
Messages identied as “Caution” contain information regarding potential damage to the
product or other ancillary products.
Messages identied as “Important Note” contain information critical to the proper operation
of the product.
Only qualied service personnel should attempt to install or service this equipment. Serious
injury may result from the improper installation or use of this equipment.
1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
The purpose of this guide is to provide installation and commissioning procedures and basic
operating and servicing instructions for the ONICON SYSTEM-30 BTU MEASUREMENT
SYSTEM.
1.2 TYPICAL SYSTEM-30 BTU MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
ONICON’S System-30 is a true heat (Btu) computer, which accepts data from several sensors,
performs a series of computations with that data, and transmits the results as an indication of the
amount of heat (Btu’s) being transferred or as a totalized amount.
• Single mode Btu calculations, in either the heating or cooling mode, are totalized and
reported.
• Two-pipe dual mode Btu calculations in both the heating mode and the cooling mode are
totalized and reported separately.
• Auxiliary pulse input for totalizing pulse outputs from external devices such as water or
gas meters.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CALIBRATION
Flow sensor and temperature sensors are individually
calibrated, followed by a complete system calibration.
Field commissioning is also available.
ACCURACY
Differential temperature accuracy ±0.15° F over
calibrated range
Computing non-linearity within ±0.05%
Flow sensor accuracy:
±0.5% OF READING at calibrated velocity
±1% OF READING from 3 to 30 ft/s (10:1 range)
±2% OF READING from 0.4 to 20 ft/s (50:1 range)
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Solid state sensors are custom calibrated using N.I.S.T.
traceable temperature standards.
PROGRAMMING
Factory programmed for each specic application
MEMORY
Nonvolatile EEPROM memory retains all program parameters
and totalized values in the event of power loss.
OUTPUT SIGNALS
Isolated solid state dry contacts for mode 1 and mode
2 energy total
Contact rating: 100 mA, 50VDC maximum
Contact duration: 0.5, 1, 2 or 6 sec selectable
Energy TotalBtuSNVT_btu_f
Energy RateWattsSNVT_power_f
Flow RateLiters/SecSNVT_ow_f
Supply Temperature°CSNVT_temp_f
Return Temperature°CSNVT_temp_f
Flow TotalLitersSNVT_vol_f
Auxiliary InputNo UnitsSNVT_count_f
BAUD RATE
78 kbps
INPUT SIGNALS
One isolated auxiliary pulse input for totalization
(Factory congurable for active pulse, open collector
sinking, open collector sourcing or dry contact pulses)
3 – 24V dc
50Hz maximum frequency
10msec minimum pulse duration
OPTIONAL LOCAL DISPLAY
Alphanumeric backlit LCD displays total energy, total, flow, energy
rate, flow rate, supply temperature and return temperature
Alpha: 16 characters, 0.2” high
Numeric: 6 digit, 0.4” high
MAINTENANCE
ONICON recommends periodic inspection and recalibration.
No other periodic maintenance is required.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Liquid temperature range: 32° to 200°F
Ambient temperature range: 40° to 120°F
MECHANICAL
OVERALL DIMENSION:
9.25” L x 5” W x 6.5” H
TEMPERATURE THERMOWELL:
Brass thermowell (½” sweat or ¼” NPT)
ELECTRICAL
This equipment is intended for INSTALLATION
CATEGORY (OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY) II
applications
INPUT VOLTAGE: 24 V ±10% AC 50/60 Hz or
24 V ±4 DC
INPUT CURRENT: 200 mA maximum
TERMINALS CONNECTIONS: Use 18-22 ga. Copper wire. Do
not exceed 4.5 in-lb (0.5 Nm) of torque when tightening.
WIRING:
CONDUIT: 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 codes.
PLENUM AREA: (without conduit) Use plenum rated
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.
Note: Specications are subject to change without notice.
The SYSTEM-30 was designed for installation and use in typical commercial and residential
environments that are free of corrosive liquids and fumes, direct liquid exposure, heavy
condensation, and temperature extremes and vibrations.
The operating ambient air temperature range is 40° F to 120° F.
The electrical power should be relatively clean, free of high frequency noise, large voltage
transients, and protected from power surges and brown outs.
1.5 WARRANTY & SERIAL NUMBER
Warranty
ONICON’s 2-year “No-fault” warranty reduces start-up costs with extended coverage that
includes coverage for incidental damage during installation. Certain exclusions apply. See
our complete warranty statement for details.
Serial Number
The serial number of your SYSTEM-30 is located on the side of the enclosure. Serial
numbers are unique identiers that you should have available when contacting the factory
for assistance regarding your system.
Each SYSTEM-30 generally ships in one package. Inspect all packages immediately upon receipt.
Notify ONICON and the freight carrier if the shipment arrives with evidence of damage in transit.
2.1 CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING
Standard Documentation
Enclosed with each SYSTEM-30 is a comprehensive documentation package that includes
the following items:
The SYSTEM-30 BTU MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Installation and Operation Guide
The System-30 Calibration Data Sheet
Please notify ONICON immediately if any items are missing.
The Main Unit
Remove the System-30 from the shipping carton and inspect it for physical damage.
Temperature Sensors
One temperature sensor is built-in to the body of the meter and the other is connected to
the main unit via a permanently attached cable. Inspect the free sensor and cable for
external damage.
Temperature Thermowell
A standard thermowell with installation hardware is packed with the main unit.
Mounting Hardware
The System-30 is supplied with two process connections to facilitate connection to the
piping system. A union with retaining nut makes up one end of each end piece. The
other end will either be a sweat tting for copper or a threaded nipple with male NPT
threads.
The SYSTEM-30 BTU MEASUREMENT SYSTEM should be installed by experienced plumbers and
others with related knowledge and experience in the heating, cooling, and uid metering elds.
ONICON will be happy to assist with technical recommendations and to provide guidance by
telephone and/or mail. On-site eld engineering, installation, and/or service is also available at an
additional cost.
The installer should use good trade practices and adhere to all state and local building or other
applicable codes.
CAUTION
ONICON strongly recommends the use of a valved bypass and strainer in conjunction with the
installation of the System-30 to facilitate servicing and to protect the turbine assembly during
start-up.
3.1 SITE SELECTION
Careful attention to the site selection for the system components will help the installers with the
initial installation, reduce start-up problems, and make future maintenance easier. For example,
do not install the System-30 or its temperature sensor where it will be difcult for personnel to
perform periodic maintenance and calibration. When selecting a site for mounting the system
components, consider the criteria under Section 1.4, WORKING ENVIRONMENT, as well as the
following:
The Main Unit
Choose the location (supply or return) with the longest straight, unobstructed run. Ideally,
the location chosen should allow for at least 20 diameters of unobstructed straight run
upstream of the meter and at least 5 diameters of unobstructed straight run downstream.
If both the supply and return have adequate straight run conditions, locate the meter in the
supply.
The location must be accessible to facilitate service and recalibration.
The Temperature Sensor
The remote temperature sensor should be located in an accessible location. This will
facilitate any on-site service.
Place the temperature sensor away from sources of electrical noise that might interfere
with the temperature sensor signal.
1. Make sure the unions are free of nicks or scratches on either end of the ow
meter body and on the process connections.
2. Spray the union faces with a silicone spray or apply a thin coat of beeswax to enhance
seating. Do not use paste thread sealant on union faces.
3. Orient the ow arrow on the meter with the direction of ow.
4. Recommended torques for union seal: 70 ft/lbs minimum
5. Make sure alignment of pipe does not put lateral stress on either joint.
CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROL SYSTEM
LonTalk
BACnet MS/TP
NETWORK
NETWORK
24 VAC POWER
24V AC/DC
FAN COIL UNIT
OR
AIR HANDLING UNIT
Process
Connection
Unions
Process
Connection
CAUTION
Before you attempt to use the BTU measurement system, isolate the main unit, open the bypass
and ush the entire system so that it is free of ux, solder, pipe and tube cuttings and any other
free moving particles.
It is important that no dirt or other foreign material be allowed into the thermowell as this could
affect the thermal response of the system.
Standard Thermowell
The most common installation methods are shown below. Consult the factory for
special applications.
3.2.3 Temperature Sensor Installation
The temperature sensor is factory matched and permanently attached to the BTU
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM. Sensors from different Btu meters cannot be used without
being returned to the factory for recalibration.
Apply a thin coat of thermally conductive grease to the temperature sensor, and gently
insert the temperature sensor all the way into the thermowell until it contacts the bottom
of the cavity. Gently tighten the retainer cap. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. The thermowell
completely seals the plumbing system without the retainer cap. The only purpose of the
cap is to keep the sensor from losing contact with the bottom of the thermowell cavity.
CAUTION
Cable length is specied at time of order. This is three wire shielded plenum rated cable.
Altering the cable length will affect calibration. Do not change the cable length without
consulting ONICON.