SPARLING MainLine FM-104 User manual

Issue Date: January 2006

FM104/FM184/FT194-II

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, 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]

Website: sparlinginstruments.com

IDS104/184/194 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 Tubes/Saddles ............................. 4

3.3 ounting the eterhead .............................. 5

Section 4 - Flow Rates & Dimensions ........6

Section 5 - Preventative Maintenance

ofMeterhead .......................................................8

5.1 Annual Inspection of eterhead .................... 8

5.2 Disassembly & Repair ................................... 9

5.3 Reassembly .................................................. 9

Section6-PreventativeMaintenance ......10

6.1 Preventative aintenance ............................ 10

6.2 Extended Battery Life ................................... 10

6.3 Troubleshooting .......................................... 10

Section7-WiringDiagrams

Integral/Remote/4-20mA Output/

FT194Forward&ReverseRegister 11

Section 8 - Programming of

ElectronicTotalizer.......................................... 13

8.1 Connecting the 705 Programmer ................ 13

8.2 Programming ode.................................... 13

Section9-ReplacementPartsList .............17

Figures

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

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

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

3.3 Tube mounting .............................................. 4

3.4 Tube mounting .............................................. 4

3.5 Install Straightening Vanes ............................. 4

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

5.1 Inspection Steps ........................................... 8

5.2 Disassembly & Repair ................................... 9

7.1 Wiring Diagram ............................................ 11

7.2 Forward/Reverse ........................................ 12

8.1 Programmer ............................................... 13

8.2 Connecting Programmer ............................. 13

8.3 Password enu .......................................... 13

8.4 Rate enu ................................................... 15

8.5 Output enu ............................................... 16

Tables

1. Flow & Dimensions ....................................... 7

2. Standard Registration for FT194-II ............... 16

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 acknowledgement 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

Considerations 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's F 104 and F 184 feature the FT194-II battery pow-

ered electronic rate/totalizer which senses the rotation of the pro-

peller by means of a magnetic pickup sensor located in the gear-

box. The rate/totalizer and pickup are completely isolated from the

flow stream.

Utilizing the simple principle of the screw propeller, the Sparling

F 104/F 184 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 standard engineering

volumetric units. The rotation of the propeller also affords a basis

for indicating 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-104/184/194 Page 1

Figure 1.1

Meter Operation

1.4

Specifications

FM 104/184

Operating

Temperature 32°F to 100°F (higher temperature construction is available).

Storage Temperature -40°F to 175°F

Materials of

Construction Coverplate .............................................................................. Cast Iron (2" - 14")

Coverplate .................................................................................. Steel (16" - 72")

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

Gearbox ................................................................................... Bronze (2" - 30")

Gearbox ............................................................................... Cast Iron (36" - 72")

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

Saddles ................................................................................ Cast Steel (6" - 14")

Saddles ..................................................................... Fabricated Steel (16" - 72")

eter Tubes / Coatings ........ Cast Iron / stainless steel metering section (2" - 3")

Fabricated Steel (4" - 36")

Wetted parts high build epoxy polyamide paint EPA approved for potable water

FT 194-II

Accuracy Rate: ±0.25% of full scale

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

Power 3.6V Lithium battery (3 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 display with simultaneous rate and total, and low battery indication.

Construction Sturdy die cast aluminum bonnet

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

Optional Outputs 4-20mA, scaled pulse output (open collector output, 100mA at 30 Vdc).

User selectable units of measure for every contact closure.

Scaling Totalizer Scaler: .001 to 999999

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

Power Supply vs. Output oad

Figure 3.1

Installation Considerations

3.0

Installation

3.1 Site Selection Criteria

Choose a location that

assures a full pipe of water

flowing at or above the

minimum velocity for the

meter. There should not be

any enlargements, diffusers

or obstructions upstream

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 enlarge-

ment upstream from the

meter can cause inaccu-

rate 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 of water. 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 104 and F 184 ainLine Electronic Propeller eters are 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 inaccuracy 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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Page 4 MainLineTM

3.0

Installation

cont'd.

3.2 Mounting Tubes & Saddles

eterheads can be mounted into a round process line using 1)

a Sparling odel T1 In-Line Flow Tube or 2) a Sparling odel

S1 Welding Saddle.

3.2.1 Meterhead with MT1 In- ine Flow Tube (2" - 36")

a. Be sure to read Section 3.1 Site Selection Criteria

prior to installing your meter.

b. Install the meter tube in the line just as though it were

a short length of pipe.

c. The propeller must face the on-coming flow. Arrows

on the meter tube and cover plate will point in the

direction of the flow.

3.2.2 Meterhead with MS1 Welding Saddle (6" - 72")

a. For welding 6"-14" saddles to steel or wrought-iron

pipe, place the saddle on the pipe and scribe a

line INSIDE the saddle.

b. Cut or burn a full opening in the pipe so there will be

no projections of the pipe beyond the straight inside

edge of the saddle. Smooth the pipe around the

opening to make a good surface for the saddle.

c. Cast steel saddles (sizes 6" - 14") should be tacked

first, then welded in place, taking care not to over-

heat any part of the saddle.

d. Fabricated steel saddles (sizes 16" - 72"):

(i) Place riser on pipe (Fig. 3.2). Scribe around

outside of riser as shown. Cut hole.

(ii) Insert riser into the hole in skirt plate (Fig. 3.3), do

not weld at this point. Pull skirt plate up against

the flange of riser.

(iii)Insert riser into cut-out in pipe. ake sure

bottom edge of riser is flush with I.D. of the

pipe and holes in the flange are straddling the

center line of pipe. Weld riser to inside pipe as

shown.

(iv)Lower skirt plate down onto pipe. Position to

achieve conformity with O.D. of pipe. Weld in a

continuous bead at point "A" and "B".

e. If straightening vanes are required, go

to section 3.2.3. If not, skip to section 3.3

3.2.3 Install straightening vanes (if required)

as shown on Figure 3.5.

Three straightening vanes are required.

Vanes should be equally spaced radially and

parallel with the longitudinal axis of the pipe (1)

Figure 3.4

Figure 3.5

Install Straightening Vanes

Figure 3.2

a. b.

Figure 3.3

Size eter 6-14 16-30 36 & 42 48-72

Dimension "A" 4 8 12 15

3.0

Installation

cont'd.

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 (3a).

Welding Vanes

a. Space vanes equally at 120° radially and locate longitudinally as shown.

b. (3b) Secure vanes with a continuous bead weld around both ends and with intermittant staggered

bead welds along the vane.

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.

3.3 Mounting the Meterhead

3.3.1 Tube mounted meters (2" - 36")

2"-4" - Not required - meterheads are shipped with meterhead mounted in place.

6"-36" - Follow directions per Section 3.3.2 following.

3.3.2 Saddle meters (6" - 72")

a. Place gasket on the face of the saddle

b. 6" - 8" eters

Hold meterhead with propeller facing UPSTREA .

Lower propeller into pipe and slide it upstream to position for capscrews and secure the

coverplate.

c. 10" - 72" eters

Hold meterhead over opening with propeller toward you and blades lengthwise with the

pipe.

Tilt coverplate toward you.

Lower until one blade lies horizontally on the end of the saddle.

Ease the propeller down through the saddle with a "rolling" motion.

Turn the headplate so that the propeller faces upstream.

The arrow on the plate points in the direction of the flow. Tighten cap screws evenly (6"-14" sizes)

Insert screws and install nuts (16" - 72" only) tighten them evenly, and meter is ready to operate.

IDS 104/184/194 Page 5

Page 6 MainLineTM

3.781"

2.125"

.125" 2.995"

Integral Mount

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 configuration of meter construction anticipated flow ranges, including minimum and

normal flow rates expected, should always be specified on application sheets acocmpanying your

order.

4.0

Flow Rates &

Dimensions

Remote Mount

Figure 4.1

Dimensions

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