SPARLING Irrigation FM314 Instruction manual

Issue Date: February 1999

FM314/FT194

IDS 314

NOTE:

To insure all warranties expressed or implied are allowed, it is important

that the unit be installed and calibrated per this manual. Follow all instruc-

tions starting in SECTION 1.0 on page 1 concerning verifying equipment and

operation, installation instructions and notes and wiring instructions.

SPARLING INSTRUMENTS, INC.

4097 N. Temple City Blvd.

El Monte, CA 91731

Ph (626) 444-0571

Fx (626) 452-0723

email: [email protected]

Internet: http://www.sparlinginstruments.com

IDS-314 Page i

TABLEOF

CONTENTS

Section1-Unpacking &Inspection .............1

1.1 Receiving & Inspection .................................. 1

1.2 Storage ........................................................... 1

1.3 Operation ....................................................... 1

1.4 Specifications ................................................. 2

Section 2 - Pre-Installation............................3

2.1 Process Fluid ............................................... 3

2.2 Handling Precautions................................... 3

Section 3 - Installation.....................................3

3.1 Site Selection Criteria ................................... 3

3.2 ounting Low Pressure Line eter ............... 4

3.2.1 On Plain End Tubes ........................................ 4

3.2.2 With Customers Existing Pipe - 4"-12" ............ 4

3.2.3 With Customers Existing Pipe - 14" ................ 5

3.2.4 Installing Straightening Vanes ........................ 5

Section4-FlowRates&Dimensions ..........6

Section 5 - Preventative Maintenance

of Meterhead ......................................................7

5.1 Annual Inspection of eterhead .................. 7

5.2 Disassembly & Repair ................................. 8

5.3 Reassembly ................................................. 8

Section 6 - Preventative Maintenance

of Totalizer ...........................................................9

6.1 Inspection of Totalizer ................................... 9

6.2 Troubleshooting ........................................... 9

Section 7 - 4-20mA &

ScaledPulseOutput ........................................10

Section 8 - Programming of

ElectronicTotalizer.......................................... 12

8.1 Preliminary Calculations ............................... 12

8.2 Connect Programmer ................................. 13

8.3 Programming ode .................................... 14

8.4 Reset Totalizer ............................................. 15

8.5 Programming Analog Rate Output .............. 15

Figures

1.1 eter Operation ........................................... 1

3.1 Installation Considerations ........................... 3

3.2 Tube mounting ............................................. 4

3.3 Template for 4"-12" eters ............................. 4

3.4 Scribe Pipe .................................................... 5

3.5 Secure eter ................................................. 5

3.6 Install Straightening Vanes ............................. 5

4.1 Dimensions ................................................... 6

5.1 Inspection Steps ........................................... 7

5.2 Disassembly & Repair ................................... 8

7.1 4-20mA & Scaled Pulse Output .................... 10

7.2 Remote 4-20mA & Scaled Pulse Output ...... 10

7.3 Forward/Reverse 4-20mA ........................... 11

8.1 Programming .............................................. 13

8.2 Total Scale ................................................... 14

8.3 Total Scale DP .............................................. 14

8.4 Total Disp DP ............................................... 14

8.5 Rate Scale ................................................... 14

8.6 Rate Scale DP.............................................. 14

8.7 Rate Disp DP ............................................... 14

8.8 Update ........................................................ 14

8.9 Smooth ....................................................... 14

8.10 Disp To ........................................................ 14

8.11 Reset Totalizer ............................................. 15

8.12 4mA ............................................................. 15

8.13 20mA ........................................................... 15

Tables

1. Template Dimensions - 4" - 12"

2 Flow & Dimensions ....................................... 6

2. Conversion of Gallons to Other

Engineering Units......................................... 12

3. Rate eter Scaling Factors ......................... 13

4. Standard Registration for FT194 .................. 15

PagePage

1.0

Unpacking &

Inspection

1.1 Receiving & Inspection

Locate the packing slip shipped with your unit, this will list all the items sent with the shipment.

Compare packing slip to order acknowlegement you received previously and verify that all items

correspond.

If all items correspond, examine the shipping containers for unusual denting and/or damage. If

shipping containers are in good condition, begin unpacking. Do a general examination of each

part as it is removed from its packaging, checking for any obvious signs of physical damage.

If there is no apparent damage to the items you may begin the installation procedure in SECTION 3,

although we recommend that you familiarize yourself with SECTION 2: Application/Installation Con-

siderations prior to going to SECTION 3.

If any item shows damage due to shipment call the Customer Service Department immediately, at

(626) 444-0571 you will then be advised of the measures to take.

If you find items are missing from your shipment, contact the Sparling Customer Service Depart-

ment immediately, at (626) 444-0571. They will verify the order and trace any missing item for you.

1.2 Storage

This equipment should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Do not store outside in an

unprotected area. Observe the storage temperature requirements.

1.3

Operation

The odel F 314 features the FT194 battery powered electronic rate/

totalizer which senses the rotation of the propeller by means of a

magnetic pickup sensor located in the gearbox. The rate/totalizer

and pickup are completely isolated from the flow stream.

Utilizing the simple principle of the screw propeller, the

Sparling F 314 registers total flow, much as an

odometer registers auto mileage. The electronic

rate/totalizer converts the revolutions of the

propeller to cubic feet, gallons or other stan-

dard engineering volumetric units. The rotation

of the propeller also affords a basis for indicat-

ing and recording gallons per minute or other

rates.

The LCD digital display is activated by a

photoelectric cell. When the cover of the bonnet

is opened, the display is activated. The display

will go into "sleep mode" after a preprogrammed time

interval. Low light conditions may require the use of a flashlight to activate and read the display.

IDS-314/194 Page 1

Figure 1.1

Meter Operation

1.4

Specifications

FM 314

Accuracy ±2.0% of flow

Liquid Operating

Temperature 32°F to 100°F

Ambient & Storage

Temperature -40°F to 175°F

Materials o

Construction Saddle .......................................... Cast Iron (2" - 12") / Cast Aluminum (14")

Propeller ...................................................................................... Polyethylene

Gearbox.................................................................................................. Bronze

echanical Parts..................................................................... Stainless Steel

Coatings ....................................................................... Grey water base paint

ounting ................................................................... Plain end steel tube (4")

Plain end steel tube w/straightening vanes (6"-14")

eterhead only with stainless steel straps (4"-14")

eterhead only with U-bolts (4"-8", 14")

eterhead only with anchor bars (10"-12")

FT 194

Accuracy Rate: ±0.25% of full scale

Totalization: ±0.1% of rate (in addition to propeller meter accuracy)

Power 3.6V Lithium battery (8 year average life)

4-20mA and scaled pulse output with external 24 Vdc power source

Battery operating temperature: -55°F to 185°F

Operating

Temperature -10°F to 158°F (-23°C to 70°C)

Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Display 5-digit rate indicator (0.35 inches high)

8-digit totalizer indicator (0.25 inches high)

LCD 2-line display with simultaneous rate and total, and low battery indication.

Construction Sturdy die cast aluminum bonnet

NE A-4X, NE A-6, IP67 & IP68 environmental ratings.

Optional Outputs 4-20mA & scaled pulse output, contact on time 100 milliseconds.

User selectable units of measure for every contact closure.

Scaling Totalizer Scaler - 0.0001 to 9999.0 / Rate Scaler - 0.0001 to 9999.0

Decimal point can be moved to five positions

Scaling Units Totalizer - Gallons, cubic feet, Liters, cubic meters, Acre Feet

Rate - GP , CFS, GD, LPS, 3/Hr

Electrical Rating General Purpose

Page 2 MainLineTM

Output Load (ohms)

Power Supply Voltage

(Vdc)

Figure 3.1

Installation Considerations

No Straightening

Vanes Required

Straightening

Vanes Recommended

No Additional

Straightening Vanes

Required

Flow Conditioner

Recommended

3.0

Installation

3.1 Site Selection Criteria

Choose a location that assures

a pipe full of water flowing at

or above the minimum veloc-

ity for the meter. There should

not be any enlargements, dif-

fusers or obstructions up-

stream that would produce a

jet or spiraling flow into the

meter. Ten diameters of

straight pipe upstream and 1

diameter downstream are

recommended to avoid errors

caused by skewed velocity

profiles. See figure 3.1.

A jet caused by a partially opened

valve, a centrifugal pump, or a

pipe enlargement upstream from

the meter can cause inaccurate

registration.

Often such disturbances can be

avoided by locating the meter on

the suction side of the pump. The

meter will register just as efficiently

on a vertical or slanting pipe as

on a horizontal line. The straight-

ening vanes eliminate cork-screw

effects in the flow profile. Flow

conditioners may be required in

installations where less than

optimum conditions exist. See Figure 3.1.

2.0

Pre-

Installation

2.1 Process Fluid

The F 314 ainLine Electronic Propeller eter is designed to operate with relatively clean process water.

The percentage of solids should not exceed 0.5%. While the propeller shape is designed to shed debris

and the propeller material is durable and somewhat pliable, large solid objects in the flowing stream could

damage or become entangled in the propeller, causing inaccuracies or malfunction. These meterheads

will function despite the presence of small abrasive particles (such as sand) but the life of the propeller

shaft bearings may be reduced.

2.2 Handling Precautions

Although this device is ruggedly constructed, it is a precise measuring instrument and can be damaged

by rough handling or if dropped. If the meterhead is not shipped already installed into a flow tube, care

should be taken to avoid damaging the propeller during installation.

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Template

L/2

Page 4 MainLineTM

3.0

Installation

cont'd.

3.2 Mounting The Low Pressure Line Meter

eterheads are available with either a plain end tube or as a meterhead only which is strapped onto

existing process pipe.

3.2.1 Meterhead with Plain End Steel Tube

a. Be sure to read Section 3.1 Site Selection Criteria prior to installing your meter.

b. Install the tube meter in the line just as though it were a short length of pipe

c. Place the meter/tube section in place with the arrow on the meter saddle pointing in the

direction of the flow. Secure the tube section into place with mechanical couplings or by

welding into place (see figure 3.2).

3.2.2 Meterhead with customers existing pipe  4" to 12"

a. Read Section 3.1 Site Selection Criteria prior to instlalling your meter.

b. Prepare a template for the cut-out from the dimensions shown in Table 1. Place the template

on the pipe and scribe a line for cutting.

TABLE 1  TEMPLATE DIMENSIONS

Size J Kr L L/2 T

4" 4-5/8 2-5/16 2-9/16 1-9/32 7-1/16

6" 6-5/8 3-5/16 0 0 6-5/8

8" 6-1/4 3-1/8 1-1/2 3/4 7-3/4

10" 6-3/4 3-3/8 1-1/4 7/8 8

12" 8 4 0 0 8

Figure 3.2

Tube Mounting

Figure 3.3

Template for 4"-12" Meters

AXIS OF

PIPE

3.2.2 Meterhead with customers existing pipe  4" to 12" - Cont'd.

c. Cut or burn a full opening in the pipe so there will be no projec-

tions of the pipe beyond the straight inside edge of the hole.

Smooth the pipe around the opening to make a good

surface for the saddle.

d. If straightening vanes are required, see section 3.2.4.

If not, see 3.2.2 e.

e. Place o-ring gasket on the pipe. Put saddle in place.

The arrow on the saddle should face in the

direction of the flow. Bolt or strap on to the pipe securely.

3.2.3 eterhead with customers existing pipe  14"

a. Read Section 3.1 Site Selection Criteria prior to installing

your meter.

b. Place gasket on the pipe and scribe a line on the

inside of the gasket. Remove gasket and cut or burn

a full opening in the pipe so there will be no projec-

tions of the pipe beyond the straight inside edge of

the hole. Smooth the pipe around the opening to

make a good surface for the saddle.

c. If straightening vanes are required, see section

3.2.4. If not, see 3.2.3 d.

d. Place gasket on the pipe. Put saddle in

place. The arrow on the saddle should face

in the direction of the flow. Bolt or strap on

to the pipe securely (Figure 3.5).

3.2.4 Install straightening vanes (i required) as

shown on Figure 3.6.

Three straightening vanes are required. Vanes

should be equally spaced radially and parallel

with the longitudinal axis of the pipe (1)

Welding Vanes

a. Space vanes equally at 120° radially and

locate longitudinally as shown.

b. Secure vanes with a continuous bead weld

around both ends and with intermittant

staggered bead welds along the vane.

Bolting Vanes

a. For easy vane installation, place each vane

in its equivalent position on the outside of

the pipe (2) and mark the location for bolt

holes.

b. Drill holes. Install vanes inside the pipe.

Place lead washer and then steel washer

on the bolt on outside of pipe and tighten

nuts securely (3).

Note: Installations with both forward and reverse flows* may require additional vanes on the

downstream side of the meter. Install in the same manner, 4" from the downstream saddle

opening.

*Option requiring dual remote mounted totalizers.

Figure 3.4

Scribe Pipe

3.0

Installation

cont'd.

Figure 3.5

Secure Meter

Figure 3.6

Install Straightening Vanes

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Page 6 MainLineTM

TABLE 2 - FLOW & DIMENSIONS

aximum flow ranges can be safely exceeded by 50% when used intermittently (10-15% of the time). Your Sparling

meter utilizes specially designed propellers and bearings matched to your flow range to insure long life.

For proper con iguration o meter construction anticipated low ranges, including minimum and

normal low rates expected, should always be speci ied on application sheets acocmpanying your

order.

4.0

Flow Rates &

Dimensions

04 4" 50 - 400 120 - 600 100 psi 9.19 8.00 7.63 N/A 20 16.0 4.03 .24 40

06 6" 90 - 900 200 - 1600 100 psi 14.44 9.00 7.88 2.75 25 22.0 6.36 .13 45

08 8" 100 - 1200 240 - 2300 100 psi 15.94 10.50 9.44 3.00 30 24.0 8.36 .13 65

10 10" 125 - 1600 320 - 3000 100 psi 19.94 11.50 9.56 3.25 35 30.0 10.38 .19 80

12 12" 150 - 2200 400 - 4000 100 psi 23.94 12.38 11.50 3.25 40 36.0 12.38 .19 125

14 14" 250 - 3000 520 - 5000 50 ft. 28.00 17.63 11.13 4.88 30 42.0 13.63 .19 140

Flow Range Std. Dimensions w/o Tube(in) Dimensions w/Tube (in)

Size Standard High Press. A B C D Wt. E F G Wt.

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