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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information
General Information ...................................................................................................................................................Page 3
Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................Page 3
Specications ................................................................................................................................................................Page 4
Installation
Fitting Installation ........................................................................................................................................................Page 5
Meter Installation.........................................................................................................................................................Page 5
Straight Pipe Recommendations ...........................................................................................................................Page 6
Full Pipe Recommendations ....................................................................................................................................Page 7
Connections
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................Page 8
FT430 ................................................................................................................................................................................Page 8
FT440 ................................................................................................................................................................................Page 9
FT450 ................................................................................................................................................................................Page 9
Operation and Maintenance
Minimum Flow ..............................................................................................................................................................Page 10
Flow Range Table .........................................................................................................................................................Page 10
Calibration (“K-Factor”) .............................................................................................................................................Page 10
Field Calibration ...........................................................................................................................................................Page 10
Rotor Replacement .....................................................................................................................................................Page 11
Signal Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................Page 11
Sensor Replacement ...................................................................................................................................................Page 11
Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................................................Page 12
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Troubleshooting
Problems .........................................................................................................................................................................Page 13
Probable Causes ...........................................................................................................................................................Page 13
Things To Try..................................................................................................................................................................Page 13
Warranty
Seametrics Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................Page 14
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GENERAL INFORMATION
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
The IP800-Series are impeller (or “paddlewheel”) insertion
meters designed for use with a wide variety of liquids
in pipe sizes 1/2" to 8". Sensors are available in brass,
316 stainless steel, PVC, and polypropylene. Bodies are
machined from a solid rod for maximum precision. Highquality jewel bearings and nickel-bound tungsten carbide
shafts are used for extreme low friction and long life. Low-
ow performance is good, although other Seametrics ow
meters are recommended where extremely low ows are
being measured.
The rotation of the rotor is detected by a non-drag Halleffect sensor. Output is a current-sinking pulse, which
can be sent long distances (up to 2,000 feet) without a
transmitter. This signal can be connected directly to PLC's,
counters, and computer cards, as well as a variety of
Seametrics controls and displays.
Seametrics IP meters are ideal for chemical proportioning
applications. If no display is required, a simple divider such
as the PD10 provides adjustable pump pacing. For rate
Features
and total display, a modular system of electronics can be
installed directly on the ow sensor or mounted remotely.
The FT430 (externally powered with pulse), FT440 (loop
powered), and FT450 (battery powered) all provide digital
rate and total displays, as well as a programmable pulse;
the FT440 also provides a 4-20 mA analog output. The
AO55 blind analog transmitter can be used to convert to a
4-20 mA output. Electronic modules can be wall- or metermounted. (Note: PD10 available only as wall mounted unit.)
IP meters are also compatible with the DL76 data logger
and FT520 batch processor.
The IP800-Series require special ttings that ensure correct
depth placement in the pipe. Fittings come in a variety
of materials for compatibility with specic applications.
Tee ttings are individually wet-calibrated at the factory
and marked with the K-factor (pulses per gallon). Saddle
ttings must be eld-installed on the pipe and do not
come wet-calibrated. K-factors for saddles are based on
factory-testing.
Optional Electronics Available
Housing Screw
(connect ground wire to one)
Cable-Seal Strain Relief
Lower Housing (optional)
Retaining Slot (for U-Clip)
For easy installation at correct depth setting
O-Ring
Jewel Bearings for superior low-ow performance
Rotor
High Pressure
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GENERAL INFORMATION
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Speccations*
Pipe Size 1/2” to 8”
Power Low Power: 6-36 Vdc/< 2 mA Micropowered (-04 Option): 3.1-16 Vdc/60 μA @ 3.6 Vdc
Sensor Low Power: Digital Magnetoresistive Micropowered (-04 Option): Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR)
Materials Optional Housing Powder-coated cast aluminum
Sensor Body Brass, 316 Stainless Steel, PVC, or Polypropylene
O-ring EPDM (Viton® optional)
Rotor PVDF (Kynar®)
Shaft Kynar® /Tungsten Carbide (Kynar® /Ceramic or Kynar®/Silicon Carbide optional)
Bearings Ruby jewel
Maximum Brass 316 Stainless Steel PVC or Polypropylene
Pressure 200 psi (14 bar) 200 psi (14 bar) 175 psi (12 bar) @ 75˚ F (24˚ C)
High Pressure Not available 400 psi (28 bar) Not available
Temperature 200˚ F (93˚ C) 200˚ F (93˚ C) 130˚ F (55˚ C)
Flow Velocity 0.3 to 30 ft/sec (0.9 to 9.14 m/sec)
Accuracy ± 1.5% of full scale
Output Transistor Maximum Current Sinking 150mA (low power version only)
Cable #22 AWG 3-con, 18’ (6m); 2,000’ (610m) maximum cable run Note: 50’ (15m) maximum for battery powered or
Regulatory
micropowered versions.
Mark
(See Pressure vs. Temp. Chart)
*Specications subject to change • Please consult our website for current data (www.seametrics.com).
Kynar is a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc., Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Corporation.
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INSTALLATION
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Fitting Installation
The IP800-Series are xed-depth meters that must be used
with matched ttings appropriate to the application and
pipe size. This ensures that the ow sensor is installed at
the correct insertion depth to measure the average ow
velocity of the stream.
Straight pipe of at least 10 diameters upstream and
ve diameters downstream of the meter is strongly
recommended for proper accuracy. This is necessary
because the shape of the velocity prole changes as the
rate increases around an elbow; placing the meter too near
the elbow causes a distorted reading. Additional straight
run may be needed under specic adverse circumstances
(see next page).
If you can’t provide enough straight run to smooth out
the velocity prole, some decrease in accuracy may result.
This does not mean the meter’s reading is meaningless,
however. In some applications (e.g., control system, valve
operation) a repeatable reading may be more important
than a highly accurate one.
Faster Flow
Causes Meter
Distorted
Flow Prole
To Read High
Meter Installation
After the meter tting is installed in the pipeline, the
meter can be installed in the tting. Press the meter into
the tting as far as it will go. Retain the meter in place by
inserting the U-clip. The clip can be installed from either
side. It may be necessary to rotate the probe back and
forth slightly to start the clip into the slots on the probe.
Slide the clip in as far as it will go.
Caution: These ow sensors are not
recommended for installation downstream
of the boiler feedwater pump where
installation fault may expose the ow
sensor to boiler pressure and temperature.
Maximum recommended temperature is
130°F (Plastic), 200°F (Metal).
Horizontal (3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position) is the preferred
installation orientation, since it improves low-ow
performance and avoids problems with trapped air and
sediment. (See Orienting the Meter diagram below.)
Bottom (6 o’clock), top (12 o’clock), and vertical pipe
installations are all acceptable if required by the piping
layout.
Fair
Unacceptable if pipe
contains air
10X
5X
Best
Position
Distorted Flows
Stainless steel and brass ttings have female pipe threads,
requiring the appropriate male threaded ttings. Saddle
ttings require a hole to be cut in the pipe (recommended
hole size is 1-3/4”). Before cutting into the pipe, observe
Fair
Unacceptable if pipe
contains sediment
the drawing below to choose your meter orientation.
A PVC tting is usually installed by solvent welding. PVC
Orienting the Meter
tees are supplied with some upstream straight pipe, less
than the recommended straight pipe requirements. It is not
advisable to connect directly to the end of these ttings
with a ow disturbing device (valve, elbow), but rather
add straight pipe to the end of these ttings to meet the
straight pipe requirements for your application.
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under pressure may result in damage or serious injury.
Caution: Never remove the U-clip retainer
when the pipe is under pressure. Always
remove pressure from the pipe before you
attempt to remove the meter. Removal
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INSTALLATION
Straight Pipe Recommendations (X = diameter)
Reduced Pipe
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
5X10X
Two Elbows In Plane
Two Elbows, Out Of Plane
Expanded Pipe
20X
20X
5X10X
5X
5X
Spiral Flow
Propeller Meter
Swirling Flow
Partially Open
Buttery Valve
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30X
20X
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INSTALLATION
Full Pipe Recommendations
Allows air pockets to form at sensor Ensures full pipe
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Better InstallationPossible Problem
Better InstallationPossible Problem
Post-valve cavitation can create air pocket Keeps pipe full at sensor
Better InstallationPossible Problem
Air can be trapped Allows air to bleed off
Caution: These ow sensors are not recommended for installation downstream
of a boiler feedwater pump where installation fault may expose the ow sensor
to boiler pressure and temperature. Maximum recommended temperature is
130°F (Plastic), 200°F (Metal).
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CONNECTIONS
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Sensors are supplied with 18 ft. (6m) of cable. For sensors with no additional electronics, see diagram for color coding
of connections. For sensors with on-board electronics, see the manual accompanying the electronic module.
RED (+)
Low Power: 6-36 Vdc
Micropowered: 3.1 - 16 Vdc
WHITE
Signal
BLACK (-)
Power
FT430
FT430
POWER
_
SENSOR
S
_
+
ENGD
_
+
+
_
S
+
_
PULSE
OUT 2
_
+
+
_
PULSE
OUT 1
_
+
+
_
7-45Vdc
Supply
+
BLACK
WHITE
RED
Pulse
Pass-thru
Pulse Responsive
Metering Pump
Flow
Sensor
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CONNECTIONS
FT440
_
4-20mA
Device
9-30 Vdc
_
Loop Power
Supply
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FT440
+
POWER
_
SENSOR
S
_
+
ENGD
_
+
+
_
S
+
_
PULSE
OUT 2
_
+
+
_
PULSE
OUT 1
_
+
+
Electronic
Metering Pumps
+
BLACK
WHITE
RED
FT450
Flow
Sensor
BLACK
WHITE
RED
POWER
SENSOR
S
_
+
ENGD
_
+
FT450
Pulse
Pass-thru
Lithium C,
3Vdc
Replaceable
_
S
+
Battery
_
PULSE
OUT 2
_
+
+
_
PULSE
OUT 1
_
+
+
Pulse Responsive
Metering Pump
Micropower
Flow Sensor
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Current Sinking
Polarity-Sensitive
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Calibration (“K-factor”)
The K-factor represents the number of pulses per gallon
the meter produces during a ow test. This number must
be entered into your electronic control to make it read
properly. If the IP800-Series meter is ordered with a tee
tting, it is factory-calibrated in the tting and the K-factor
is indicated on the side (see below).
Find Your K-Factor Here
If a saddle or weld-type tting has been ordered, use the
K-factor calculator at the bottom of the seametrics.com
home page to determine the K-factor. In PVC, however,
it is possible to order a saddle pre-installed on a standard
length of pipe, and the tting can be wet-calibrated in this
case.
Field Calibration
It is possible to eld-calibrate an IP800-Series ow
sensor to determine an accurate K-factor in the actual
installation. The reason for doing this would be to
compensate for an unusual condition, for instance,
applications with higher viscosity uid (IP meters are
calibrated for water use) or which lack adequate straight
pipe ahead of the meter. Field Calibration procedures
are described in a Technical Bulletin on our website
(www.seametrics.com).
Pressure vs. Temperature (PVC/Polypro)
200
150
.S.I.
100
50
Minimum Flow
As with any other ow sensor, there is a rate below which the IP800-Series sensor cannot read. Check the ow rate table
below for the minimum ow rate detectable by the sensor for a given pipe size.
Flow Range
Nominal
Pipe Size
Min GPM
Min LPM
Max GPM
Max LPM281065018980302
½” ¾” 1” 1½” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8”
0.28
1.06
0.5
1.89
0.8
3.03
1.9
7.2
190
719
3.1
11.7
314
1188
6.9
26.11245
691
2615
1190
4504
27
102
2700
10221
46.8
4680
17716
177
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Caution: Never remove the u-clip retainer when the pipe is under pressure. Always remove
pressure from the pipe before attempting to remove the meter. Removal under pressure
may result in damage or serious injury.
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
Rotor Replacement
It is unusual for a rotor to require replacement due to
damage sustained in normal service. More commonly, the
meter is dropped while it is out of the pipe. Another reason
for rotor replacement is shaft wear after long service.
Rotors are easily eld-replaced.
To install a rotor, follow these steps:
1. Unscrew the threaded bearing housings to expose
the shaft ends. If bearings are being replaced, back
them completely out.
2. Remove the rotor. Put the new rotor in its place.
3. Thread in one bearing housing part way, then the
other. Take care to start the end of the shaft into
the bearing hole before tightening further.
4. Screw in bearing housings until they bottom.
Note: Do not use excessive force.
5. Check for free spin. Blowing lightly on the rotor
should result in it spinning rapidly and coasting to a
smooth stop.
Sensor Replacement
It is very unusual for a sensor to require replacement
in normal use. The primary cause of sensor failure is
overvoltage (inadvertent connection of high voltage, for
example) or incorrect polarity on hookup. The sensor is
replaced by removing the strain relief, then threading out
the sensor retainer plug. Remove the entire sensor capsule
by pulling on the cable. The new sensor capsule can then
be installed. Replace the retainer plug, and then replace
and tighten the strain relief.
1. Loosen and unthread
Strain Relief.
2. Remove the Sensor
Capsule by pulling on
the cable.
3. Remove the Sensor
Capsule by pulling on
the cable.
4. Reverse the process to
replace.
Signal Troubleshooting
The ow sensor has only one moving part, the rotor. If
this is turning properly and there is no signal, the magnetic
sensor is not operating properly. To check the signal, apply
12 Vdc power to the red (+) and black (-) leads. Set a
multimeter to voltage reading. Put the positive multimeter
lead on the red wire and the negative lead on the white
wire. Slowly turn the rotor. Voltage reading should swing
between -12 Volts and 0 Volts as the rotor turns. If it
does not, the solid-state magnetic sensor is not working
properly. Checking for continuity is not a useful test of
these sensors.
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IP800-Series Parts List
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
IP800 Series Parts
1a
2a
3a
9
8
11
12
15
4b
1b
2b
3b
13
14
Blue Housing
5b
10a
10b
6b
7b
4a
6a
7a
5a
White Housing
1a thru 7a
1 Upper housing/
electronics
2 Housing gasket/seal 102025 100411
3 Lower housing Not eld
4 Housing screw/washer
kit (4 each)
5 Plug, steel (battery
units)
6 Strain relief kit, small
(includes 2)
7 Strain relief kit, large
(includes 1) (externally
powered units)
8 Sensor pickup 100508 (Micropower, gray cable,
9 Sensor retaining screw 100298
10a U-clip, retainer 100154
10b High pressure retaining
clip (requires 2)
11 O-ring 100264 (EPDM)
12 Body See distributor
13 Bearings (includes 2) 103315
14 Rotor with shaft 100035 (Kynar®/tungsten carbide)
15 Rotor repair kit (#13 &
#14 above)
Contact service
representative
for your specic
model
replaceable
100414 100414
100360 100360
100364 100364
101850 101850
FT450)
100419 (Standard, blue cable,
FT430/440)
101776
100036 (Kynar®/ceramic)
100435 (Kynar®/silicone carbide)
100317 (Kynar®/tungsten carbide)
100043 (Kynar®/ceramic)
100556 (Kynar®/silicone carbide)
Blue Housing
1b thru 7b
Contact service
representative
for your specic
model
Not eld
replaceable
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Things to Try...
No signal after installation Insufcient ow Consult Flow Rate Chart
Reduce pipe size or use different sensor
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Bad connections to control
electronics
Incompatible control Use 6-36 Vdc power supply - for low power
Damaged or missing rotor Remove ow sensor from tting and check for free
Failed magnetic sensor See Signal Troubleshooting (page 11); replace
Inaccurate metering Not enough straight pipe
between meter and severe ow
disturbance
Wrong K-Factory entered Check tting for K-Factor, check indicator to see
Check connections at control:
Red (+), Black (-), White (signal)
Use 3.1-16 Vdc power supply - for micropowered
Add pull up resistor, if using current-sourcing
device
spinning; replace rotor
magnetic sensor
Move meter away from ow disturbance or eld
calibrate
if it is entered properly ("Set K" on FT430, FT440,
FT450, or FT520)
Magnetic sensor failing to pick up
each blade
Wrong time units on ow
indicator
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Remove ow sensor from pipe. If indicator is
FT430, FT440, FT450, or FT520, set K to 1.00, turn
rotor slowly by hand, indicator should cound each
blade; replace sensor
If using FT430, FT440, or FT520, check left side of
display (sec, min, hr, day); change to desired unit
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SEAMETRICS LIMITED WARRANTY
IP800-SERIES INSTRUCTIONS
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Seametrics, with respect to Seametrics and INW brand products purchased in the
United States of America.
Seametrics warrants that products manufactured by Seametrics, when delivered to you in new condition in their original containers
and properly installed, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. Seametrics products are warranted against
defects for a period of two (2) years from date of installation, with proof of install date. If no proof of install date can be
provided, warranty period will be two (2) years from date of shipment from Seametrics, as dened on Seametrics’ invoice.
Seametrics’ obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacing or repairing the part or parts, or, at Seametrics’ option, the
products, which prove defective in material or workmanship. The following are the terms of Seametrics’ limited warranty:
a. Buyer must give Seametrics prompt notice of any defect or failure and satisfactory proof thereof.
b. Any defective part or parts must be returned to Seametrics’ factory or to an authorized service center for inspection.
c. Buyer will prepay all freight charges to return any products to Seametrics’ factory, or another repair facility. as designated by
Seametrics.
d. Defective products, or parts thereof, which are returned to Seametrics and proved to be defective upon inspection, will be
repaired to factory specications.
e. Seametrics will deliver repaired products or replacements for defective products to the buyer (ground freight prepaid) to the
destination provided in the original order.
f. Products returned to Seametrics for which Seametrics provides replacement under this warranty shall become the property
of Seametrics.
g. This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of Seametrics products, and does not apply to the
following cases:
i. Loss of or damage to Seametrics product due to abuse, mishandling, or improper packaging by buyer
ii. Failure to follow operating, maintenance, or environmental instructions prescribed in Seametrics’ instruction manual
iii. Products not used for their intended purpose
iv. Alterations to the product, purposeful or accidental
v. Electrical current uctuations
vi. Corrosion due to aggressive materials not approved for your specic product
vii. Mishandling, or misapplication of Seametrics products
viii. Products or parts that are typically consumed during normal operation
ix. Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Seametrics) which cause damage to the products, or cause
abnormally frequent service calls or service problems
h. A new warranty period shall not be established for repaired or replaced material, products, or supplied. Such items shall
remain under warranty only for the remainder of the warranty period on the original materials, products, or supplies.
i. In the event that equipment is altered or repaired by the buyer without prior written approval by Seametrics, all warranties
are void. Damage caused by equipment or accessories not manufactured by Seametrics may void the product’s warranty.
j. SOFTWARE: The Seller grants the user a non-exclusive license to use Seametrics’ software, according to the following
limitations and conditions:
i. The user may install the software on one or more desktop or laptop computers.
ii. All title and intellectual rights to the software are owned by Seametrics.
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