Model Mx25 1'' Oval Gear Flowmeter: Instruction Manual

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MXL-INST25

Rev 4
12/2013

MODEL MX25
1’’ OVAL GEAR FLOWMETER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

To the Owner
Please read and retain this instruction manual to Macnaught offer a comprehensive set web based
assist you in the operation and maintenance of this support materials to compliment this instruction
product. manual.
Access the website by scanning the QR code below.
This manual contains connection and operating in-
structions for the MX series Flowmeters with Pulse
outputs.

Models with a Liquid Crystal Display have an addi-


tional LCD instruction manual supplied. If you need
further assistance, contact your local representative
or distributor for advice.

This Flow Meter has incorporated the oval rotor prin-


cipal into its design. This is proven to be a reliable
and highly accurate method of measuring flow.
Exceptional repeatability and high accuracy over a
wide range of fluid viscosities and flow rates are
features of the oval rotor design.

With a low pressure drop and high pressure rating


oval rotor flow meters are suitable for both gravity
and (in-line) pump applications. WWW.MACNAUGHT.COM.AU
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index

Installation
Pre-installation checks …………………………………………………………. Page 3

Operating Principle …………………………………………………………. Page 3

Installation Procedure …………………………………………………………. Page 3

Maintenance Procedure

Disassembly …………………………………………………………. Page 4

Reassembly …………………………………………………………. Page 4

Flowmeter Specifications

Flowmeter Specifications …………………………………………………………. Page 5

Electrical Specifications …………………………………………………………. Page 5

Wiring Diagram - Standard Pulser …………………………………………………………. Page 6

Wiring Diagram - PCB sensor …………………………………………………………. Page 7

Wiring Diagram - Intrinsically Safe Switch ..………………………………………………. Page 8

Wiring Diagram - High Temperature Switch ……………………………………………. Page 9

Service

Troubleshooting Guide …………………………………………………………. Page 10

Maintenance Resources …………………………………………………………. Page 10

Exploded Diagram …………………………………………………………. Page 11

Spare Parts Kits …………………………………………………………. Page 12

Wetted Parts …………………………………………………………. Page 13

General

Pressure Drop Graphs …………………………………………………………. Page 14

Dimensional Diagrams …………………………………………………………. Page 15-16

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

FLUID COMPATABILITY
Before use, confirm the fluid to be used is
compatible with the meter. Refer to Industry
fluid compatibility charts or consult your local
representative for advice.

STRAINER

To prevent damage from dirt or foreign matter 1. It is recommended that when setting up pipe work
it is recommended that a Y or Basket type for meter installations, a bypass line be included
60 mesh strainer be installed as close as in the design. This provides the facility for a meter
possible to the inlet side of the meter. to be removed for maintenance without interrupt
When a strainer is installed it should be ing production. (see figure above)
regularly inspected and cleaned. Failure to
keep the strainer clean will dramatically effect 2. Use thread sealant on all pipe threads.
flow meter performance.
Contact your local representative for advice. 3. For pump applications ensure pipe work and
Meter have the appropriate working pressure
rating to match the pressure output of the pump.
AIR PURGE / LINE PRESSURE Refer to Meter Specifications section for further
details.
To prevent damage caused by air purge slowly
fill the meter with fluid. 4. Install a wire mesh strainer, Y or basket type
To reduce pressure build-up turn off the 60 mesh (250 micron), as close as possible to the
at the end of each day. inlet side of the meter.

5. Note: The Flowmeter can accept flow in any


REED SWITCH direction.
The reed switch can cause inaccurate rate 6. The meter can be installed in any orientation as
counts when used with high speed counters. long as the meter shafts are in a horizontal plane.
It is advised that a low speed counter is used or (Refer to diagram below for correct installation)
alternatively a denounce circuit be installed. .
Note: Incorrect installation can cause premature
OPERATING PRINCIPLE wear of meter components.

Fluid passing through the meter causes the rotors to


turn, as shown below.
One of the rotors (the active rotor) is fitted with
magnets.

The passing of the magnets are picked up by the


sensing elements (Reed and Hall Effect sensors) The LC display may removed by loosening the 4
located in the Pulser Circuit Board. mounting screws and be orientated as required.
The excitation of these switches provides a ‘Raw
Pulse Output’ which relates to the K-Factor. 7. Do not over tighten meter connections. .
(e.g. KF 36 = 36 pulses per litre of fluid passed)
8. It is important that after initial installation you
This Pulse Output Signal can either be fed directly to fill the line slowly, high speed air purge could
an external receiving element (e.g. Data Logger or cause damage to the rotors.
PLC) or alternatively to an LC Display which condi-
tions the Pulse input signal to display volume of fluid 9. Test the system for leaks.
passed. (e.g. Display 1 Litre per for every 36 pulses
10. Check the strainer for swarf or foreign material,
after the first 200 litres check periodically,
particularly if the flow rate is noted to be
decreasing.

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

DISASSEMBLY 4. Smear the O-Ring with a light film of grease.


Replace the O-Ring into groove in the meter cap.
Note: Maintenance can be carried out to the liquid The O-Ring will need to be replaced if it has
crystal displays and pulse output modules without grown or is damaged in anyway.
having to remove or isolate the meter from the proc-
ess line. 5. Replace the meter cap.
When maintenance to any other part of the meter is
required, the meter must be isolated and the line 6. Insert the cap head screws and tighten in a
pressure released. diagonal sequence 1, 5, 7, 3, etc.
Refer to the exploded parts diagram on (see Fig for
item numbers. Torque = 15 Nm

Note: It is advisable to mark all components with a 7. Test the meter by turning the rotors with a finger
marker pen before disassembly, to ensure all the or by applying very low air pressure (no more
components are replaced to their correct position than a good breath) to one end of the meter,
during the reassembly process. before returning the meter to service.
1. Remove the meter cap by loosening the bolts on
the underside of the meter body. (see FIG 1) FIG 1
2. Remove the O-Ring from the O-Ring groove in the
meter cap.
Wipe clean of grease and store in clean place

3. Remove rotors from the meter body

4. Remove the shafts from the meter body.

REASSEMBLY
1. Before reassembling check the condition of the
rotors (replace if necessary). FIG 2

2. Replace the shafts into the meter body. Dimple

3. There are two Rotor Types.


Active and Neutral.
The Active Rotor can be identified by a Dimple on
the face of the rotor. (see Fig 2)

Caution: The active rotor is always fitted


nearest ‘dimple’ on the meter body
(see FIG 3)
Smooth side
Replace Active Rotor.
Check the dimpled face (smooth side) of the rotor
is the lead-in face when fitting onto the shaft and FIG 3
Dimple
into the meter body. (see Fig 2).

Replace Neutral Rotor. Check that the smooth


side of the rotor is the leading face when fitting Active Rotor
onto the shaft. (see FIG 2)
Fit the neutral rotor onto the shafts ensuring that
the rotor pair are at 90 degrees to one another.
(see FIG 3)

Check their operation by turning either of the


rotors. If the rotors are not in mesh correctly,
or do not move freely, remove one of the rotors
and replace correctly at 90 degrees to one another

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FLOWMETER SPECIFICATIONS

Flowmeter
Metric US

Below 5 cP 10 to 100 LPM 2.6 to 26 GPM


Flow Range
5 to 1000 cP 6 to 120 LPM 1.6 to 32 GPM
K-Factor (Sensor Pulses per Unit of Measure) Refer to Flowmeter Data Plate
Max Temperature (model MX25F) -40°C - 80°C -40°F - 176°F
(model MX25S) -40°C - 120°C -40°F - 248°F
(models MX25P) -40°C - 150°C -40°F - 302°F
1
Maximum Operating Pressure 13790 kPa 2000 psi
Accuracy of Reading ±0.5%
1. Conforms to Directive 97/23/EC—Cat 1

High Viscosity Applications


Ensure the Flowmeter is fitted with ‘High Viscosity Rotors’ is the fluid being metered is 1000 cP or above

High Viscosity Rotors For Fluids above 1000 Centipoise (cP)

*Note: High Viscosity Rotor option available for models MX25S and MX25P only.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The MX Flow meter series is supplied with either a Blind Pulser and Digital Display option.

Please note the wiring diagrams in the following pages are for the Blind Pulser Output Modules and the PCB
(Sensor Board), which is responsible for providing a Raw Pulse input to the LC display

If the Flow meter is supplied with an LC Display fitted, please consult the appropriate Instruction Manual, as
advised below, for all programming and wiring instructions.

Output option: type ‘D’ type ’E’ type ‘F” type “G’ type “H”
Display Type : PR PRA ER ERA ERB ERS (remote mount only)
Display Part Number: MXD-DS MXD-ES MXD-ES MXD-GS MXD-HS ERS-RMP / ERS-RMA
Instruction Sheet: DR013 DR014 MS574 MS392 MS476 MS351

Analogue Output (4-20mA)

Analogue outputs are available as an auxiliary display signal by including either of the following LC displays with your flow-
meter. These may be fitted to the meter or remote (wall mount) types.

PRA 12mm LC Display with analogue output module


ERA 17mm LC Display with analogue output module

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WIRING DIAGRAM 1 Standard Pulser
Output type ‘A’

Pulser Specifications

Output Signals Standard Pulse Meter 2x Digital (Square Wave)

Current Maximum 500mA

Reed Switch Voltage Maximum 30V DC


(Mechanical Sensor)
Contact Rating Maximum 1 10W

Maximum Current 7.5mA

Hall Effect IC
Operating Voltage 4.5V to 24V DC
(Electronic Sensor)
Transistor Type Open-Collector NPN

1. Contact rating maximum is 10W. Neither current nor voltage maximums should be exceeded in achieving this.

NPN Hall effect Red


+VE

White
Signal

Black
-VE

Reed switch N/O


Green
+VE

Yellow
-VE

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WIRING DIAGRAM 2 PCB
Output types D,E,F,G,H

Reed Switch

To maximise the life of the reed switch contacts, the pulse board comes equipped with a 1k8Ω current limiting resistor in series
with the reed switch as standard.
These resistors are user swappable should you require a different value for your system.

NPN Open Collector Hall Effect Sensor

The output for the hall effect sensor is NPN (current sinking, open collector). For correct operation, it is advisable to have a pull
-up resistor installed.
The hall effect sensor is equipped with a 1k8Ω pull-up resistor between signal and supply as standard.
This in-built pull-up resistor can be bypassed by moving the jumper pin to the off position if required.
A pull-up resistor of your choosing can be installed between signal and supply, provided the in-built pull-up resistor be by-
passed first.

Pulser Specifications

Output Signals Standard Pulse Meter 2x Digital (Square Wave)

Current Maximum 500mA

Reed Switch Voltage Maximum 30V DC


(Mechanical Sensor)
Contact Rating Maximum 1 10W

Maximum Current 7.5mA


Hall Effect IC
Operating Voltage 4.5V to 24V DC
(Electronic Sensor)
Transistor Type Open-Collector NPN

1. Contact rating maximum is 10W. Neither current nor voltage maximums should be exceeded in achieving this.

Reed switch current limit Note:


+
Reed 1

Reed 1 Local Display is


connected to Reed 1
-
+Ve
Hall Effect

Signal
Hall effect built-in pull-up
Pull-Up

Gnd
Off
On

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WIRING DIAGRAM 3 Intrinsically Safe (Ex ia)
Output type ‘B’

CAUTION: This sensor must be installed with an approved safety barrier.

Pulser Specifications

SENSOR TYPE Omni Polar Open-Collector NPN

Construction Stainless Steel Housing

Operating Voltage 5V to 30V DC

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Current 15mA

Temperature Range -40 - 85oC

-40 - 185oF

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WIRING DIAGRAM 4 High Temperature
Output type ‘T’

Pulser Specifications

SENSOR TYPE OMNI POLAR NPN

Construction Stainless Steel Housing

Operating Voltage 4.5 to 30V DC

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Current 18mA

Temperature Range -40 - 150oC

-40 - 302oF

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Cause Remedy


Fluid will not flow a) Foreign matter blocking rotors a) Dismantle meter, clean rotors (strainer must be fitted in
through meter b) Line strainer blocked line)
c) Damaged rotors b) Clean strainer
d) Meter connections over tightened c) Replace rotors (Strainer must be fitted in line)
e) Fluid is too viscous d) Re-adjust connections
e) See specifications for maximum viscosity
Reduced flow a) Strainer is partially blocked a) Clean strainer
through meter b) Fluid is too viscous b) See specifications for maximum viscosity
Meter reading a) Fluid flow rate is too high or too low a) See specifications for minimum and maximum flow rates
inaccurate b) Air in fluid b) Bleed air from system
c) Excess wear caused by incorrect instal- c) Check meter body and rotors. Replace as required. Refer
lation to installation instructions
Meter not giving a a) Faulty hall effect sensor a) Replace PCB Board
pulse signal b) Faulty reed switch b) Replace PCB Board
c) Magnets failed c) Replace magnets
LCD register not a) Battery not connected properly a) Check battery connections
working b) Battery flat b) Replace battery
c) Faulty wiring connections c) Check wiring for loose or faulty connections
d) Faulty LC Display d) Replace LC Display
e) Faulty connection from LC Display e) Check wiring connections

MAINTAINENCE VIDEOS
Macnaught provides an comprehensive set of ‘Maintenance Videos’ to assist the end user in all aspects of service
and/or repair of the Flowmeter range.
This web based resource can be accessed via the following URL

http://www.macnaught.com.au/mx_resources

Or by scanning the QR code below.

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

METER COMPONENTS ITEM NO.


CIRCLIP 1
CAM 2
METER BODY 3
METER CAP O-RING 4
MAGNET HOUSING 5
MAGNETS 6
ROTORS 7
ROTOR SHAFTS 8
METER CAP 9
METER CAP SCREWS 10

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SPARE PARTS KITS

Spare Kit options, for both Flowmeter and Display/Pulser modules, are available as replacement components.

 Pulser Kit / LC Display Module


- Replacement PCB complete with M-Lock electronic housing.
- LC Display module (Electronic housing not included)

 Rotor Kit
- Rotor assembly (includes Meter Cap bolts and O-Ring)

 Seal Kit
- O-Rings/Gaskets (includes Meter Cap Bolts)

SPARE KITS - FLOWMETER MX25F MX25S MX25I

ROTOR KIT Standard MXS25F-rotor MXS25S-rotor MXS25P-rotor

High Viscosity MXS25S-HVrotor MXS25P-HVrotor

High Temp MXS25P-HTrotor

SEAL KIT MXS25F-seal MXS25S-seal MXS25P-seal

SPARE KITS – DISPLAY AND PULSER MODULE

Output Display Module Display/Pulser


Description Pulser Kit
Type only complete

Type A Standard Pulser MXD-AS

Type B Intrinsically Safe MXD-BS

Type C Flameproof MXD-CS

Type D PR Digital Register MXS-PCB-PR MXS-DIS-PR MXD-DS

Type E PRA Digital Register MXS-PCB-PR MXS-DIS-PRA MXD-ES

Type F ER Digital Register MXS-PCB-ER MXS-DIS-ER MXD-FS

Type G ERA Digital Register MXS-PCB-ER MXS-DIS-ERA MXD-GS

Type H ERB Batch Controller MXS-PCB-ER MXS-DIS-ERB MXD-HS

Type T High Temperature MXD-TS

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WETTED PARTS

WETTED PARTS MX25F MX25S MX25I

METER BODY Alum Alum St.St

METER CAP Alum Alum St.St

ROTORS - Standard PPS St.St PPS

- High Viscosity St.St. St.St

- High Temp St. St

ROTOR SHAFTS St.St St.St St.St

ROTOR BUSHES CA CA

O-RINGS FKM K K

K - FEP/PTFE Encapsulated

SS - Stainless Steel 316 /304

Al - Aluminium AA610

CA - Carbon

FKM - Viton ®

PPS - Polyphenylene Sulphide

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PRESSURE DROP v VISCOSITY

100%

50%

50%
10%

25%
100%

5%

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DIMENSIONS

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Aluminium Wall Mount bracket to suit model MX25 DIMENSIONS

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NOTES

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NOTES

WEEE Directive - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The WEEE Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment in the European Union.

Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some of Macnaught’s products, we sup-
port its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product.

The crossed out wheelie bin symbol illustrated and found on our products signifies that
this product should not be disposed of in general waste or landfill.

Please contact your local dealer national distributor or Macnaught Technical Services
for information on product disposal.

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EC Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with EN ISO 17050-2004
We: Macnaught Pty Ltd
Of: 41-47 Henderson St
Turrella NSW 2205
AUSTRALIA

Declare that:
Macnaught Flow Meters prefixed MX, F, CR, M or S in accordance with the following Directive;
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive (and its amending directives)

have been designed and manufactured to the following specifications;


EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of Machinery

Declare that:
Macnaught Flow Meters prefixed MX, F, CR, M or S with flange nominal bores sizes 1” to 6” inclusive in accordance w
with the following Directive;
97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive (and its amending directives)

comply with the essential requirements of the Directive, classification Category 1 Group 1

Declare that:
Macnaught Flow Meter accessories prefixed DR, ER or PR as fitted to the Flow Meters or remotely mounted in
accordance with the following Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (and its amending directives)

have been designed and manufactured to the following specifications;


EN61326-1:2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility – Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.

I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above
referenced specifications.
The product complies with all essential requirements of the Directives.

This declaration is no longer valid if the unit is modified without our agreement.

Name: Steven Gavin


Position: Operations Director
Date: 21/06/2013
Done at: Macnaught Pty Ltd
41-49 Henderson St
Turrella NSW 2205,
AUSTRALIA

Issue 6
QA-CN5573
Issued by: Graham Wilson

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