Universal Mount Series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RT12 INDUSTRIAL FLOW RATE TOTALISER

GRN
Housing

Aluminium
Alloy
Housing
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Model number designation 2
1.2 Description of elements 4
1.3 Specifications 5
1.4 Overview 6
1.5 LCD displays 6

2. OPERATION
2.1 Accumulative total display 7
2.2 Resettable total display 7
2.3 Rate display 7
2.4 Low frequency cut-off 7
2.5 Inhibit total function 7
2.6 Keypad function matrix 8

3. INSTALLATION – GRN housing / Aluminium Alloy housing

3.1 Mounting - GRN - wall / surface mount 8

- pipe mount 9
- panel mount 9
3.1 Mounting - Alloy - wall / surface mount 10
- pipe mount 11
- panel mount 11
3.2 Flowmeter connections - unpowered sensors 12
- powered sensors 13
3.3 Wiring connections - external powering 14
- 4~20mA loop powering 14
- wiring requirements 14
- pulse outputs 15
- alarm outputs 15
- remote switches 15
4. PROGRAM PARAMETERS
4.1 PIN number program protection 16
4.2 Resetting accumulative total 16
4.3 Engineering units 16
4.4 K-factor (flow input scale factor) 16
4.5 Rate conversion factor 16
4.6 Rate dampening ( see response graph page 19 ) 16
4.7 Low frequency cut-off ( refer clause 2.4 page 5 ) 16
4.8 Pulse outputs ( scaleable or non-scaleable ) 16
4.9 Non linearity correction ( NLC) Linearisation 16
4.10 Presetting battery power levels 17

5. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM PARAMETERS

5.1 Analog output 17
5.2 Flow alarms 17
5.3 Flow alarm deadband 17
5.4 Dual flow inputs 17

6. PROGRAMMING
6.1 Program levels 1~7 18
Program levels 8~13 19
6.2 Program levels 14~24 20
6.3 Program detail record 21

7. TERMINAL LAYOUT, SELECTION LINKS & REMOTE SWITCHES 22, 23 & 24

Panel mount template 25

8. ALPHABETICAL INDEX 26
2 Introduction
 Introduction 3

Software version
V 3.2 Dec 2004
V 3.3 Apr 2007
V 3.4 Feb 2010
V 3.5 Apr 2011

PROG

Press & hold Program key to show

software version

Replacement Batteries:

Factory supplied batteries :

Non I.S. battery

Factory P/No. 1312007

I.S. battery
factory P/No. 1412028

Suitable batteries also available from :

R S Components Farnell Components

Stock No. 596-602 Order code 206-532

3.6V x 2.4Ah AA
- Lithium Thionyl Chloride
non - rechargeable cell
+
4 Introduction

1.2 Description of elements

1.2.1 GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon) Housing

Facia Processor

Clear bezel Bezel Body

cover

1.2.2 Aluminium Alloy Housing

Facia Processor

Bezel Body
 Introduction 5

1.3 Specifications

Display : 8 digit alpha numeric LCD characters 9mm ( 0.35 ”) high with second line sub script text,
8 digits totalising, 5 digits rate. Programmable 0~3 decimal places for all displays.

Signal Input : Universal pulse/frequency input compatible with Reed switch, Hall effect, Namur proximity
detectors, Pulse wire, voltage, current & Coil (15mV P-P min). Max. input frequency 10Khz.
Minimum input frequency for rate display is 0.1hz with low frequency cut off feature enabled,
0.3hz when disabled & 0.7hz if the non-linearity feature is enabled. Totals have no
minimum.

Battery power : Battery life expectancy can be up to 5~10 years when programmed with the unique
“Ultra Power Save” sleep cycle. Battery life reduces when connected with a coil input from
turbine flowmeters. Rate display defaults to total display 4 minutes after pressing the rate
key in order to conserve battery power. (reverse polarity protected)

External power : Regulated 8~24Vdc x 150mA or 4~20mA loop powered.

Memory : All programmed & accumulated data is stored permanently in non-volatile memory.

Pulse output : NPN-PNP transistor, scaleable (50hz max.) or non-scaleable ( 5000hz max.), 1A maximum
drive capability.

Analog output : Two wire loop powered, 12~28Vdc into 100~900Ω loop load, accuracy +/-0.25% FS, key
entry programming of Zero & Span.

Alarm outputs: Two NPN-PNP selectable FET (transistors) programmable low & high flow alarm with
adjustable dead band (reset differential). Maximum drive 100mA resistive load. 24Vdc max.

Physical: Temperature range from -20ºC to +80ºC ( -4ºF to +176ºF).

GRN housing:
A) IP66 / 67 high impact glass reinforced nylon enclosure.
B) 3 x M20 or ½” NPT female conduit entries.
C) 125mm diameter (5”) x 61mm deep (2.5”) x 400g (0.9lb).

Alloy Housing:
A) IP66 aluminium alloy with 0.3% magnesium (6% is maximum for mine sites).
B) 3 x M16 x 1.5 female conduit entries.
D) 114mm (4.5”) wide x 96mm (3.8”) high x 62mm deep (2.5”) x 480g (1lb).

Configuring : PIN protected data entry with scrolling English text prompts.

K-factor range : Eg. Pulses/litre, gallon, lb etc. Programmable range is 0.001~ 9999999.999 with a floating
decimal point during K-factor entry.

Engineering units : Selectable Ltr, gal, m3, kgs, lbs (total). /sec, min, hr or day (rate).

Rate conversion : Enables the rate to be displayed in different engineering units to that of the totals
eg: totals in barrels (oil) & rate in US gallons.
Battery modes : Ultra power save, standby or continuous display selectable.

Dual Input option : Programmable for computations of A+B, A-B, or AB (ratio) or FUEL (diesel fuel loops).
6 Introduction

1.4 Overview
The instrument is specifically designed for computing, displaying and transmitting totals and flowrate from
flowmeters with pulse or frequency outputs.

The instrument will display Flow Rate, Resettable Total and an Accumulated Total in engineering units as
programmed by the user. Simple flow chart programming with scrolling English prompts guide you through the
programming routine greatly reducing the need to refer to the instruction manual. All user program data is retained
if the battery is removed.

Environments for GRN housing

The instrument is weatherproof to IP66/67 (Nema 4X) standards, UV resistant glass reinforced nylon with
stainless screws & viton O-ring seals.The instrument suits harsh indoor and outdoor environments & conforms to
EMC directive 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility.

Environments for Aluminium Alloy Housing

The instrument is weatherproof to IP66/67 (Nema 4X) standards, constructed in ADC12 aluminum alloy with
stainless screws & viton O-ring seals.The instrument suits harsh indoor and outdoor environments & conforms to
EMC directive 89/336/EEC Electro Magnetic Compatibility.

Features
10 point Linearisation, PIN Protection, NPN/PNP selectable autoranging pulse outputs (scaled or un-scaled), Low
frequency cut-off, Battery conservation mode, 4~20mA output, High / Low flow alarms with adjustable deadbands,
Dual inputs. Optional I.S. certification to IECEx and ATEX directive, for conforming standards refer to I.S.
supplement.

Installation
Specifically engineered to be directly mounted on a variety of flowmeters, wall or surface mounted, pipe or panel
mounted. Various mounting kits are available. The instrument can be self powered or may be powered by an
external dc supply or two wire loop powered.

1.5 LCD displays

Ltr
gal Full LCD display test feature illuminates all display
m3 segments and script text displays for 5 seconds when
lbs
RUN ACCUM. TOTAL STOP BAT LOW HIGH RATE kgs entering the program mode.

Ltr
Rate display has flashing SEC, MIN, HR or DAY followed
by up to 5 digits of rate programmable for up to 3 “floating”
RATE decimal places.

The 8 digit Total display is push button or remote

resettable and can be programmed for up to 3 decimal
TOTAL
lbs
places.

The 8 digit Accumulative Total display can be

gal programmed for up to 3 decimal places. Reset is only
possible when in the program mode which can be PIN
ACCUM. TOTAL protected for security.
 Operation 7

2. OPERATION
2.1 Accumulative Total
Accumulative total can be reset at L2 in the program mode. The accumulative total can be displayed momentarily
or continuously through use of the front panel ACCUM TOTAL key.

Momentary display : Accumulative total is displayed only whilst the key is held pressed.

Latching display : To have the accum. total display latch when key is pressed simply press & hold the ACCUM
TOTAL key for 10 seconds, the display will then latch each time the key is pressed. Holding the accumulative total
key again for 10 seconds will revert this key function back to a momentary action.

2.2 Resettable Total ( also see page 18 for remote reset feature )
The display toggles between Rate & Total when the RATE-TOTAL key is pressed. Pressing the RESET key whilst
displaying total will cause the total to reset to zero.

2.3 Rate display

When rate is displayed the leading three alpha characters on the left of the display “flash ” the time base for rate
eg. rate /SEC. rate /MIN. rate /HR. or rate /DAY. Decimal points float to provide good resolution & rangeability.

Note : Rate display updates twice / second & will

Ltr default back to total display after 4 minutes when the
Ltr / SEC
( litres / second ) instrument is battery powered, if externally powered
RATE rate display updates are more dynamic & will display
continuously when selected.

The minimum input frequency for rate display is 0.3hz reducing to 0.1hz If the low frequency cut-off is set to 0.1Hz
(see below) & 0.7Hz with NLC enabled.

2.4 Low frequency cut-off

The low frequency cut-off is most commonly set to 0.0Hz (disabled) other than to:

1) To display rate for input frequencies below 0.3hz for GRN housing type and 0.25hZ for Alloy housing type, for
example setting the cut-off at 0.1Hz the rate will continue to display for input frequencies as low as 0.1Hz (one
pulse every 10 seconds), such conditions often apply to flowmeters with low resolution pulse outputs (low
frequency) or flowmeters with a high operational turndown (maximum to minimum flow rate).

2) Inhibit the integration & registration of “apparent flow” which at times may be encountered on mobile
installations where the movement of the vehicle or dead heading a pulsating pump may cause spurious flow
signals which are not attributed to actual flow.

3) Inhibit the integration & registration of flow at input frequencies below what is considered the minimum accurate
flow rate of the primary flow element (flowmeter).

Caution: If the low frequency cut-off is set to any value other than 0.0Hz then the integration
of rate and total will cease at frequencies on or below the set frequency value (HERTZ).

2.5 Inhibit total (see wiring schematic page 18)

With the remote “inhibit total” switch closed the instrument will display flow rate but at the same time will inhibit the
resettable & accumulative totalising functions.
8 Operation

2.6 Keypad function matrix

KEY FUNCTION IN OPERATING MODE FUNCTION IN PROGRAM MODE

ACCUM Displays Accumulative Total when pressed.

TOTAL ( refer clause 2.1 for options ) No function

RATE
TOTAL
Toggles between Rate & resettable No function
Total displays.

RESET Resets the resettable total display to zero No function

when it is being displayed.

1) Pressing the Prog. & Rate/Total keys for 5 1) Each press steps you through each
PROGRAM seconds enters you into the program mode. level of the program chart.
ENTER 2) Holding for 3 seconds fast tracks to the end
2) Displays model & software revision No. of the program from any program level.

Selects the digit to be set, the selected digit

No function will be “flashing ” indicating that it can be
incremented.

Increments the selected digit each time

No function that it is pressed.

3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Remote Mounting – GRN Housing

Surface mount footprint 42.6 mm

(use 4 screws supplied ) ( 1.67 ” )

RATE TOTALISER

gal

RUN ACCUM. TOTAL STOP BAT LOW HIGH

RESET PROGRAM ACCUM

ENTER TOTAL

RATE

TOTAL

Wall mount using optional

bracket set ( P/No. AWM )
96 mm ( 3.8 ” ) 18 mm
( 0.7 ” )
 Installation 9

3.1 Remote Mounting (continued)

RATE TOTALISER

gal

RUN ACCUM. TOTAL STOP BAT LOW HIGH

RESET PROGRAM ACCUM

ENTER TOTAL

RATE

TOTAL

* Vertical pipe mount

* order Pipe mount kit P/No. APM

comprising two brackets,
screws and worm drive clamps.
Panel mount

* Horizontal
pipe mount

Conduit entries have an integral

moulded seal, to remove break Cut a 106.5mm (4.2 ”)
seal out using suitable lever diameter hole in panel
( eg. screwdriver or rod )
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1.1 Remote Mounting- Aluminium Alloy Housing
42.6 mm
( 1.67 ” )
Surface mount footprint
use 4 off 3 x 8mm self
tapping screws supplied

Wall mount bracket

RATE TOTALISER
Optional, P/No. AWM )

gal

6.5 x 19mm RUN ACCUM. TOTAL STOP BAT LOW HIGH

42.6 mm
slots ( 1.67 ” )
RATE PROGRAM ACCUM
ENTER TOTAL

RESET
ce

96 mm ( 3.8 ” )

Panel mount options Mount using 4 x M4 nuts

& washers, tap panel or
use rear case as shown

Cut a 71mm x 83mm

(2.8 x 3.3 ”) opening in panel.

Drill 4 holes to take

M4 screws on a
68.0 x 89.6mm pitch
( 2.68” x 3.53” )

See panel mount template page 18 3 x M16 conduit entries

@ 30mm pitch
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3.1.1 Remote Mounting (continued)

* Pipe mount

* order Pipe mount kit P/No. APM

comprising two brackets,
screws and worm drive clamps.

RATE TOTALISER

gal

RUN ACCUM. TOTAL STOP BAT LOW HIGH

RATE PROGRAM ACCUM

ENTER TOTAL

RESET
ce

Optional facia protector, 3mm clear

polycarbonate plate with access port
for keys. Order P/No. 1306061.
* Horizontal
pipe mount
12 Installation

3.2 Flowmeter connections - unpowered sensors

( for I.S. installations refer to I.S. supplement )

Flow input A & B switch functions

3 Terminals 1, 2 & 5 replicate terminals 3, 4 & 5 for dual flow inputs
O Flow
2
N Input B
1 Switch 1 : ON engages 0.01µf capacitor to suppress reed switch bounce
3 Switch 2 : ON engages 1 meg Ω pull up resister
O Flow
N 2 Input A
N Switch 3 : ON engages 820Ω pull down resister
1

1. Reed switch ( 200hz max.)

1 O 3 High flow alarm 14
2 Flow
DIP switch 1 & 2 are on Input B
2 N 1 Low flow alarm 13
3 O 3 +4~20mA output 12
Flow
N 2
Input A
4 N 1 -4~20mA output 11
5 -0V (ground) not used 10
N
Ground screen at -0V (5) 6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

2. Voltage Pulse ( & pulse wires )

1 O 3 High flow alarm 14
2 Flow
All DIP switches off Input B
2 N 1 Low flow alarm 13
1.1 ~ 30 Vdc
+ 3
3 O Flow +4~20mA output 12
N 2 Input A
4 N 1 -4~20mA output 11
- 5 -0V (ground) not used 10
N N
Ground screen at -0V (5) 6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
S
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

3. Coil ( Turbine & paddle style flowmeters – minimum 15mV p-p )

wheel flow sensors All DIP switches off (position switch 1 1 O 3 High flow alarm 14
2 Flow
ON if unit is effected by line noise) Input B
2 N 1 Low flow alarm 13
3 O 3 +4~20mA output 12
Flow
use twisted pairs N 2
Input A
4 N 1 -4~20mA output 11
5 -0V (ground) not used 10
N
6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8
 Installation 13

3.2 Flowmeter connections - powered sensors

( for I.S. installations refer to I.S. supplement )

4. Hall effect ( 5~24Vdc open collector )

DIP SW2 (pull up) is on
1 O 3 High flow alarm 14
2 Flow
Ground screen Input B
at terminal 5 2 N 1 Low flow alarm 13
+ Signal out 3
3 O Flow +4~20mA output 12
- 0V ground N 2 Input A
4 N 1 -4~20mA output 11
Vdc supply not used 10
Hall effect _ 5 -0V (ground)
+ N
Reg. Vdc 6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

Reg.
Vdc

5. Namur ( inductive proximity switch ) DIP SW3 (pull down) is on

1 O 3 High flow alarm 14
2 Flow
2 N Input B Low flow alarm 13
1
Ground screen 3
3 O Flow +4~20mA output 12
at terminal 5 2
NAMUR
- N
4 N 1
Input A -4~20mA output 11
Inductive Proximity + _ 5 -0V (ground) not used 10
+ N
Reg. Vdc 6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
NOTE : Limit supply to 8.5Vdc
through an approved barrier for 7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8
intrinsically safe NAMUR proximities
Reg.
Vdc

6. Current modulated pulse ( 4mA to 20mA pulse amplitude )

DIP switches off

NOTE : Position a 100Ω, ¼W 3
Resistor across terminals 3 & 5 1 O Flow High flow alarm 14
2
2 N Input B Low flow alarm 13
1
Ground screen 3 O 3
Flow +4~20mA output 12

Coil with pre-amp B

- at terminal 5
4 N
N 2
1
Input A -4~20mA output 11
current modulated A 5 -0V (ground) not used 10
+ _
+ N
Reg.Vdc 6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

Reg.
Vdc
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3.3 Wiring connections ( for I.S. installations refer to I.S. supplement )

External DC powering – required for powered flow sensors, flow alarms or pulse outputs & dual flow inputs.
1 Flow High flow alarm 14
2 Input B Low flow alarm 13
3 Flow +4~20mA output 12
CAUTION :
8~24Vdc Input A
4 -4~20mA output 11 Avoid using low cost
regulated supply
digital switch mode
5 -0V (ground) not used 10 power packs
_
+ 6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

Powering via 4~20mA loop

( Negative referenced )
1 O 3 High flow alarm 14
2 Flow
2 N Input B Low flow alarm 13 regulated 12~28 Vdc
1
Hall + Signal out
3 O 3
Flow +4~20mA output 12 _
- Negative N 2 Input A +
4 N 1 -4~20mA output 11
effect Vdc supply
5 -0V (ground) not used 10
N
6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
_
Optional wiring 7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8 +
Shows powering of a Hall Effect Load
device using the loop power
source if required.

Loop load specification : R = (V – 10) / 0.02

where : V = loop voltage, R = max. load Ω

Powering via 4~20mA loop

( Positive referenced )
1 Flow High flow alarm 14
2 Input B Low flow alarm 13
Optional wiring
_
When wired in this manner the one loop 3 Flow +4~20mA output 12 +
power supply (limited to 24Vdc) may be Input A -4~20mA output 11 Load
used to also power active flow sensors, 4
scaled pulse & alarm outputs at terminals
7, 13 & 14 & / or multiple instruments. 5 -0V (ground) not used 10
6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9 _
-0V (ground) 8
+
7 Pulse output
regulated 12~28V

Wiring requirements : Use multi-core screened twisted pair instrument cable ( 0.25 – 0.5mm2 ) for electrical connection between the instrument and any remote
flowmeter or receiving instrument. The screen needs to be earthed to the signal ground of the receiving instrument only to protect the transmitted signal from mutual
inductive interference.

Instrument cabling should not be run in a common conduit or parallel with power and high inductive load carrying cables, power surges & power line frequencies may
induce erroneous noise transients onto the signal. Run instrument cables in a separate conduit or with other instrument cables.
 Installation 15
Pulse & Alarm Outputs

Current Sinking outputs ( NPN )

Current sinking derives its name from the fact that it “sinks current from a load”. When activated the current flows from the load
into the appropriate output (7,13 & 14).

Driving a logic input The output voltage pulse is typically the internal voltage of the load. The load would normally
have an internal pull up resistor on its input as shown.

Driving a coil - - - - - - - The NPN style of output is to be used when diving a coil. The coil load is obtained by dividing the coil
voltage by coil impediance ( Ω ), is expressed in amps & is not to exceed 0.1A. The coil voltage is connected across & must
match the RT supply voltage & the output (7,13 & 14).

0 0 PNP
SPO scaled pulse Set jumper(s)
0 0
REP repeater pulse NPN to NPN logic
7A
0 0 +
13 14 input

5.6kΩ
(load)

1 High flow alarm 14

2 Low flow alarm 13 _
OR
3 12
4 NPN 11
coil
5 -0V (ground) 10
- +
6 +8~24Vdc in 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

7B 0 0 0 Set jumper
NPN PNP to NPN

Current Sourcing outputs ( PNP )

Current sourcing gets its name from the fact that it “sources current to a load”. When activated the current flows from the output
(7,13 & 14) into the load. When wired as below the output voltage pulse is the supply voltage of the load. The load would
normally have an internal pull down resistor on its input as shown.

0 0 PNP Set jumper(s)

SPO scaled pulse 0 0
REP repeater pulse NPN to PNP
0 0
7A 13 14

1 High flow alarm 14 +

2 Low flow alarm 13
5.6kΩ

3 12 logic
4 PNP 11 _ input
(load)
5 -0V (ground) 10
- + 6 +8~24Vdc in 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8
Do not tie 0 volts of the logic
input to 0 volts of the
7B 0 0 0 Set jumper instrument when wired in PNP
NPN PNP to PNP configuration
16 Programming

4. PROGRAM PARAMETERS
Note: The instrument defaults out of the program mode if no programming entries are made after 4 minutes.

4.1 PIN No. Program Protection

Any user defined PIN number other than 0000 will engage the program protection feature, failure to input the
correct PIN number will deny the ability to change any of the program parameters but will allow the user to step
through and view the existing program parameters.

Only one PIN number may be set but this can be changed at any time after gaining access through PIN entry.
A second back up PIN number is installed at the factory should the programmed PIN be lost or forgotten.
( refer bottom of page 17 for the back up PIN No. )

4.2 Resetting Accumulated Total

Resetting the accumulated total can only be done at level 2 (L2) in the program mode.

4.3 Engineering Units ( refer clause 1.4 )

Select from available Engineering units to right of the display. For other engineering units set display to show no
engineering units & program a suitable K-factor.

4.4 K-factor (scale factor)

Enter K-factor starting with the most significant number, up to 7 whole numbers & 3 decimal numbers can be
entered. Trailing decimal numbers move into view as digits to the right are progressively selected, any significant
digits which may move from view remain functional.

4.5 Rate conversion factor

A rate conversion feature is available & is explained at level 6 in the program chart (page 14). When enabled the
analog output under rate conversion needs to be programmed in relation to the “TOTAL” engineering units.

4.6 Rate dampening

Dampening is available to smooth out fluctuating flow input signals in order to provide a stable rate display &
analog output. Most input signal are reasonably stable and need only a low setting value of 40 to 70 ( see
response graph on page 19 ).

4.7 Low frequency cut-off This feature is explained in clause 2.4 ( page 5 ).

4.8 Pulse Outputs ( for this feature the instrument must be externally powered as per page 10 ) The pulse
output is link selectable as a scaleable pulse or non-scaled repeater pulse & NPN (current sinking) or PNP
(current sourcing) style pulse capable of switching up to 1 amp. Pulse scaling, when selected, is set as the
number of litres / gallons etc. per output pulse Eg. 0.1 litres/pulse, 10 litres/pulse, 100 gallons/pulse. Range is 0.1
- 9999.9 Eng.unit/pulse. The totalising display visually slows to two updates/sec. if the scaled pulse output is
selected.
The pulse width (pulse duration 1:1) automatically adjusts to the output frequency defaulting to a maximum pulse
width of 300 milliseconds at frequencies below 1.66hz. To calculate pulse width at higher frequencies use: 1000 
(hz x 2) = pulse width in milliseconds.

4.9 Non Linearity Correction ( NLC ) - Linearisation

Linearisation enables the instrument to correct for known inaccuracies in a flowmeter thereby improving the overall
accuracy and in many cases increasing the effective flow range (turndown) of the flowmeter. Refer to program
level L12, page 15 for setting NLC points. NLC can be used without external power however, battery life is
reduced according to usage.
 Programming 17

4.10 Presetting battery power levels

When the instrument is operated under battery power only a special “Power Mode” program option will appear at
level 13 within the programming routine. A choice of three battery power modes enable maximisation of the
battery life according to operational requirements:

Ultra Power Save: Typically selected if reading the register infrequently. The display scrolls a prompt “PRESS
ANY KEY”, when a key is pressed display wakes up for 4 minutes then returns to sleep mode* greatly extending
the battery life. In sleep and programming modes flow is always continually totalised.

Standby : Display becomes active whenever a key is pressed or product flows through the flowmeter. Display
returns to sleep mode after 4 minutes of no flow input or key actions, prompt then returns to “PRESS ANY KEY”.

Continuous: Display is active at all times resulting in reduced battery life. Display reverts from Rate to Total after
4 minutes to reduce battery draw.

When the battery voltage is low a battery low indicator will appear on the display.

5. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM PARAMETERS

5.1 Analog Output ( loop powered )
The loop powered 4~20mA output can be spanned anywhere within the flow meter range. Testing the current loop
is available during programming when 4mA will output at programming level L15 and 20mA will output at level L16
(page 16). Note. If using the Rate Conversion Factor (RCF) the span for 20mA must be set in relation to the total
units, not the rate units.

5.2 Flow Alarms ( The instrument must be externally powered as per page 10 ) Two flow alarm FET
(transistor) outputs may be programmed for Low & High flow alarms. An optional plug in alarm board is available
having dual SPDT 5 amp electro-mechanical contacts

5.3 Flow Alarm Deadband

Alarms are NPN/PNP link selectable. An adjustable deadband (reset differential) provides a trip buffer zone about
the set point in order to overcome alarm “chattering” when the flow rate is fluctuating close to the alarm set point.
Deadband is entered as % of each set point value (refer to page 16 for an example).

5.4 Dual Flow Inputs (see also page 20 for complete description)
When externally powered at terminals 5 & 6 the instrument accepts inputs from two sources (input A & input B), a
separate scaling factor is entered for the second flow input, the instrument is then programmed for one of the dual
input functions of A+B, A-B, AB (ratio) or FUEL (diesel engine fuel loops).

A+B Both inputs are added and displayed as one for Rate & Totals.

A-B Input B is subtracted from input A & the difference is displayed for both Rate & Totals.

AB Totalises A & B separately & Rate is a function of AB to give instantaneous ratio.

FUEL Is the function of A-B but exclusively used for fuel loops on diesel engines

Note : - When using A & B inputs the functions of Scaled Pulse output, Alarm set points
and the Analog output are relevant to resultant computation between A & B.
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6. PROGRAMMING
6.1 Program levels 1~7 PROG

V3.2 HOLD 3 2 1 hold Program & Rate

TESTING DISPLAY 88888888 keys for 5 secs to RATE

PROGRAM MODE ENTERED enter the program

if PIN protected
press Prog. key
to step through PROG ENTER PIN
program levels
PIN * * * *

L1 CHANGE PIN No. Y / N

NU PIN Y - N if incorrect
PIN No. is entered
YES NO
PIN * * * * INVALID PIN VIEW
EXISTING PROGRAM
DETAILS ONLY
L2 RESET ACCUM TOTAL Y / N
RESET Y - N

L3 SET ENGINEERING UNITS

ENG UNIT Ltr gal m3 Ibs kgs (none)

L4 ENTER NUMBER PULSES PER K-factor (scale factor) is the number of

Ltr m3 kg gal Ib (unit of measure) pulses per unit volume or unit mass
0000000.001 ~ 9999999.999 eg: 20.465 pulses / litre, gallon, kg etc.

L5 SET DECIMAL POINTS

DPt TOTAL 0 0.0 0.00 0.000 R 0000.001 ~ 9999.999
DPt ACCUM TOTAL 0 0.0 0.00 0.000
DPt RATE 0 0.0 0.00 0.000 WARNING on rate conversion factor (RCF)
This feature need only be programmed when
YES the total & rate engineering units are to be
different. eg: m3 for total and litres for rate
L6 RATE CONVERSION Y / N The conversion factor is the number needed
RATECON Y - N to convert to the required rate unit, some
examples are:
NO Total unit Rate unit Conversion factor
Cubic metres Litres / 1000.000
US Barrels USgal / 42.000
L7 SET TIME BASE FOR RATE Imp. gallons Litres / 4.546
Ltr gal etc / SEC MIN HR or DAY

continued

NO END
program return
Y- N
Saves & exits program YES
 Programming 19

6.1 Program levels 8 ~ 13

L8 SET RATE DAMPENING
DAMP 00 ~ 99 RATE L9 SET LOW FREQUENCY CUT-OFF
HERTZ 0.0 ~ 9.9

L10 OUTPUT PULSE REQUIRED Y / N

PULSE Y - N
Low frequency cut-off
YES The low frequency cut-off is generally set to
NO 0.0Hz (disabled) for most applications other
than those described at clause 2.4 on page 5
L11 ENTER No. OF gal - litres etc
PER OUTPUT PULSE
OP XXXX . X

L12 NON LINEAR CORRECTION

NLC Y - N
Non-linear correction (NLC)
YES ( overrides K-factor set at L4 )
NO
1) Any number up to 10 frequency points of non-
0F 0000.0 (set output freq. at point 0) linearity can be programmed with point 0F being
the pulse output frequency at the lowest flow rate.
000000.000 ( set K-factor at point 0 )
2) If any frequency point is set to zero Hz then
all remaining NLC points up to point 9F will
1F 0000.0 (set output freq. at point 1) automatically assume the last entered NLC
000000.000 ( set K-factor at point 1 ) K-factor and the program will advance to the
next level. This feature simplifies programming
10 points from 0F up to 9F when not all points of correction are used.

9F 0000.0 (set output freq. at point 9) 3) Linear interpolation is used between frequency
points, except above the last entered frequency
000000.000 ( set K-factor at point 9 )
where the last entered NLC K-factor is applied.

L13 CHANGE POWER MODE Y / N

CHANGE Y - N (applicable under battery only)

YES NO

1) ULTRA POWER SAVE

2) STANDBY
3) CONTINUOUS
( refer clause 4.10 )

continued

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20 Programming

6.2 Program levels 14~24

L14 ANALOG OUTPUT REQUIRED Y / N
4 ~ 20mA Y - N

YES NO

L15 ENTER FLOW RATE AT 4mA TIP: holding the prog. key for 3 sec’s
PROG
XXXXX.XXX LOW fast tracks to the END of the program

L16 ENTER FLOW RATE AT 20mA

XXXXX.XXX HIGH

L17 ALARM OUTPUTS REQUIRED Y / N

ALARMS Y - N Alarm outputs
YES NO 1) Low flow alarm occurs when the flow falls
below the set point, High flow alarm occurs
when the flow goes above the set point.
L18 ENTER FLOW RATE LOW ALARM
XXXXX.XXX LOW 2) Deadband (Reset Differential), provides a
buffer zone about the alarm set point in order
to avoid alarm output “chattering ” on & off
L19 ENTER LOW ALARM DEADBAND % when the flow rate is hovering about an alarm
set point.
BAND XX % LOW
The % deadband applies above the Low set
point and below the High set point. Deadband
L20 ENTER FLOW RATE HIGH ALARM is set as a percentage of each set point.
XXXXX.XXX HIGH
Eg: 5% deadband at a low alarm set point of
100 L/hr will cause a low alarm when the
flow drops to 100 L/hr, the alarm will not
L21 ENTER HIGH ALARM DEADBAND % switch off until the flow increases above
BAND XX % HIGH 105 L/hr.

L22 DUAL INPUTS REQUIRED Y / N

L23 ENTER NUMBER PULSES PER
DUAL Y - N YES Ltr m3 kg gal lb (unit) FOR INPUT B
00000.001 - 9999999.9

NO
L24 SET DUAL INPUT FUNCTION
A+B A-B A B FUEL

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 Programming 21

6.3 Program detail record Pencil your program details here

L1 User selected PIN No.
L3 Engineering units
L4 K-factor (scale factor) K=
L5 Decimal for reset Total 0 0.0 0.00 0.000
Decimal for Accum. total 0 0.0 0.00 0.000
Decimal for Rate 0 0.0 0.00 0.000
L6 Rate conversion factor yes no RCF=
L7 Time base for Rate Units / Sec Min Hr Day
L8 Rate dampening
L9 Low frequency cut-off Hertz =
L10 Pulse output yes no L11 pulse value =
L12 Non linear correction yes no
- frequency 0 0F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 1 1F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 2 2F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 3 3F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 4 4F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 5 5F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 6 6F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 7 7F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 8 8F Hz K-factor =
- frequency 9 9F Hz K-factor =
L13 Power mode Ultra save Standby Continuous
L14 Analog output yes no
L15 - zero set point 4mA @
L16 - span set point 20mA @
L17 Alarm outputs yes no
L18 - low set point @
L19 - low deadband percentage %
L20 - high set point @
L21 - high deadband percentage %
L22 Dual flow inputs yes no
L23 - K-factor for B input K=
L24 - dual input function A+B A-B AB FUEL

Your back up 4 digit PIN number is 1820

To remember consider the base model No. RT - “R” is the 18th & “T” the 20th letter of the alphabet.
22 Terminal designation

7. TERMINAL DESIGNATION

Terminal Terminal
1 Flow High flow alarm 14
Terminals 1, 2 & 5 replicate
2 input B Low flow alarm 13
terminals 3, 4 & 5 for dual
flow inputs 3 +4~20mA output 12
Flow
4 input A -4~20mA output 11
5 -0V (ground) not used 10
6 +8~24Vdc in not used 9
7 Pulse output -0V (ground) 8

Terminal layout - links & remote switch inputs

LINK 7A
select SPO or REP pulse
output ( see clause 4.8 ) LINKS 13 & 14
SPO (scaled pulse)
SER. 13 14 select NPN or PNP
REP (repeater pulse)
0 0
PNP
style alarm outputs
0 0
7A 0 0 NPN

Inhibit total
14
1 2 3

switch 1
ON

( clause 2.5 )
B
2 Flow input 13
conditioning DIP
3 12
1 2 3

switches
ON

A 11
4
5 10
6 9
battery
7 8
REMOTE KEYS
7B 0 0 0
NPN PNP
LINK 7B
Select NPN or PNP
style pulse output use momentary
action switches

SWITCH 3 : ON engages 820Ω pull down resister

SWITCH 2 : ON engages 1 meg Ω pull up resister reset
program
SWITCH 1 : ON engages 0.01µf capacitor to accum. total
suppress reed switch bounce rate / total
 Rate dampening 23

Rate dampening value verses time to reach new reading ( for an instantaneous change in actual flow rate ).

50

45

40
RESPONSE TIME(seconds)

35 Response curve
to 99% of actual
30 flow rate

25

20 Response curve
to 90% of actual
15 flow rate

10

0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95
RT DAMPENING VALUE
24 Dual flow inputs

Dual flow inputs

When externally powered at terminals 5 & 6 the instrument provides a dual flow input feature which can be
configured for one of four available functions of A+B, A-B, A÷B (ratio) or FUEL (diesel fuel loops).

The dual flow inputs are referred to as “INPUT A” at terminals 3 & 4 and ”INPUT B” at terminals 1 & 2.

Function A+B
Both inputs are added together and displayed as one for Rate, Resettable & Accumulative Totals.

Displays Rate : The total of A+B flow rates displayed as one rate.
Reset Total : The total of A+B totals displayed as one total.
Accum. Total : The total of A+B accum.totals displayed as one total.

Outputs Scaled Pulse : Scaled pulse value is relative to the totalised values.
Alarms : Alarms are taken relative to the displayed rate.
Analog Output : 4~20mA output is proportional to the displayed rate.

Function A-B & Function FUEL

Input B is subtracted from input A, the resultant is displayed as one for Rate, Resettable & Accumulative Totals. A-
B function will record both positive and negative resultant count values whereas the FUEL function does not
record any negative counts values, this feature offsets the effect of air entrainment in the return fuel line which
over wise would show as negative fuel usage which is known to occur at idle speeds on some injected engines.

Displays Rate : The difference of A-B flow rates displayed as one rate.
Reset Total : The difference of A-B totals displayed as one total.
Accum. Total : The difference of A-B accum.tot. displayed as one total.

Outputs Scaled Pulse : Scaled pulse value is relative to the totalised values.
Alarms : Alarms are taken relative to the displayed rate.
Analog Output : 4~20mA output is proportional to the displayed rate.

Function A÷B
Input A is divided by input B, the resultant is displayed as an instantaneous Ratio, Resettable & Accumulative
Totals are independently displayed for both A & B inputs.

Displays Rate : The resultant Ratio between A÷B flow rates displayed as an instantaneous
Ratio.
Reset Total input A : The total of input A.
Reset Total input B : The total of input B.
Accum. Total input A : The Accumulative total of input A.
Accum. Total input B : The Accumulative total of input B.

Outputs Scaled Pulse : The scaled pulse output relates to input A .

* Alarms : Alarms are taken relative to the displayed ratio.
* Analog Output : 4~20mA output is proportional to the displayed ratio.

 Note: The alarm and analog outputs for the A÷B function are set in the initial stages of programming in
relation to rate units eg: setting the analog output range to 4mA = 00.000 litres/min and 20mA = 10.000
litres/min, the analog output will be proportional to the ratio rate display of 0.000~10.000 ( eg. 4mA @
0.000 and 20mA @ 10.000 ). The same set up analogy applies to the alarm settings.
 Panel mount template 25

89.6 mm
( 3.53” )

Aluminium Alloy Housing

PANEL CUT OUT :
71mm high x 83mm wide
( 2.8” x 3.3” )

68.0 mm
( 2.68” )
Tapping :
Drill & tap 4 x M4 holes where indicated.
Tapping drills : 3.4mm, 1/8” or #30 drill.

Clearance drills :
Clearance drills : 4.7mm, 3/16” or #13 drill.

Edge rule for panel cut out & hole positioning

89.6 mm
( 3.53” )

83.0 mm
( 3.3” )

71.0 mm
( 2.8” )

68.0 mm
( 2.68” )
26 Index

8. ALPHABETICAL INDEX

A Accumulative total 7 N Non linear correction 16

Alarm deadband 17
Alarm outputs 15, 17
O Operation 7
Analog output 17
Output selector links 22
Overview 6
B Battery power levels 17
P PIN number protection 16
Presetting battery power levels 17
D DC power 14
Programming 18 ~20
Decimal point 18
Program detail record 21
Displays 6
Pulse outputs 15, 16
Dual flow inputs 17, 24

R Rate conversion factor 16, 18

E Engineering units 6, 15
Rate dampening 16, 23
External DC powering 14
Rate display 7
Rate time base 6, 18
F Flowmeter connections 12, 13 Remote switch inputs 22
Flow rate 7, 16 Resettable total 7
Resetting accumulative total 16

I Inhibit totals 7, 22
Installation 8 ~ 15 S Scale factor (K-factor) 16
Input signals 12, 13 Scaled pulse output 15, 16
Specifications 5
K Keypad functions 8
K-factor (scale factor) 16, 18
T Terminal designation 22
Terminal layout 22
L LCD displays 6
Loop powering 14
Link selectors (for outputs) 22 W Wiring of analog output 14
Low frequency cut-off 7 Wiring of flowmeter inputs 12, 13
Wiring of pulse outputs 15
Wiring to external supplies 14
M Model number designation 2
Wiring requirements 14
Mounting options 6 ~ 11
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