Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual

F-4300
Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Installation & Operation Guide
ONICON
Flow and Energy Measurement
DOC-0003010 Rev.J
F-4300 CLAMP-ON ULTRASONIC FLOW METER
SAFETY INFORMATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................................5
1.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 TYPICAL F-4300 FLOW METER INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS*........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 MODEL NUMBERING CODIFICATION............................................................................................................................................................8
1.5 ADDITIONAL HARDWARE THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.6 WORKING ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.7 MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.8 SERIAL NUMBER.......................................................................................................................................................................................................9
SECTION 2.0 UNPACKING.....................................................................................................................................................10

2.1 CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING..........................................................................................................................10
SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................11

3.1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Two (2) (Reflect) or Four (4) (Double Reflect) Cross Mode...................................................................................................12
3.1.2 One (1) (Direct) Cross Mode............................................................................................................................................................12
3.2 SITE SELECTION.......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 The Wall-Mount Enclosure...............................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 The Transducers....................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.3 Transducer Mounting Recommendations...................................................................................................................................15
3.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Dimensions.............................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1.1 Enclosure Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1.2 10 Series Transducer Dimensions...........................................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 10 Series Mechanical Installation...................................................................................................................................................19
3.3.2.1 Preparing the Pipe for 10 Series Transducers....................................................................................................................19
3.3.2.2 Two (2) or Four (4) Cross Mounting Installation for 10 Series Transducers...........................................................20
3.3.3.2 Two (2) or Four (4) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducers...........................................................22
3.3.3.3 One (1) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducer...................................................................................25
3.3.4.2 Two (2) Cross Mounting Installation for 30 Series Transducers..................................................................................31
3.3.4.3 One (1) Cross Mounting Installation for 30 Series Transducers...............................................................................33

3.4 CONNECTING THE TRANSDUCER SIGNAL CABLES...............................................................................................................................37

3.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................................................................38
3.5.1 Input Power Requirements...............................................................................................................................................................38
3.5.2 Power and Output Signal Wiring Details....................................................................................................................................39
3.5.3 Transducer and Sensor Wiring Details.........................................................................................................................................40
SECTION 4.0 START-UP..........................................................................................................................................................41

4.1 NAVIGATING THE RUN MODE & PROGRAMMING PAGES...............................................................................................................41
4.2 RUN MODE & PROGRAMMING PAGE LAYOUT......................................................................................................................................42
4.3 RUN MODE ICONS.................................................................................................................................................................................................43
4.4 RUN MODE PAGES.................................................................................................................................................................................................44
4.5 PROGRAMMING MENU PAGES.......................................................................................................................................................................46
SECTION 5.0 BACNET MS/TP................................................................................................................................................55

5.1 BACNET PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION CONFORMANCE STATEMENT.....................................................................................56
SECTION 6.0: MODBUS..........................................................................................................................................................61

6.1 MODBUS RTU RS485.............................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.2 MODBUS TCP/IP......................................................................................................................................................................................................61
6.2.1 IP Address Setting (IPv4)...................................................................................................................................................................62
6.2.2 IP Address Setting (IPv6)...................................................................................................................................................................64
6.3 UNITS AND FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................64
6.4 MODBUS MEMORY MAP....................................................................................................................................................................................65
6.5 REPORT SLAVE ID FUNCTION CODE.............................................................................................................................................................72
SECTION 7.0: COMMISSIONING..........................................................................................................................................73

7.1 HELPFUL HINTS FOR START-UP AND COMMISSIONING...................................................................................................................73
7.2 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE......................................................................................................................................................................73
7.3 COMMISSIONING WORKSHEET......................................................................................................................................................................74
SECTION 8.0: TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................75
APPENDIX A - SPEED OF SOUND IN PURE WATER TABLE (IMPERIAL UNITS)...........................................................76
APPENDIX B - SPEED OF SOUND IN PURE WATER TABLE (SI UNITS)..........................................................................77
APPENDIX C - SPEED OF SOUND IN GLYCOL WATER TABLE..........................................................................................78
APPENDIX D - PIPE CHARTS................................................................................................................................................79

SECTION 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

ONICON Incorporated would like to thank you for purchasing our F-4300 Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter. As our
valued customer, our commitment to you is to provide fast reliable service, while continuing to offer quality products to
meet your growing flow measurement needs.
1.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The ONICON F-4300 Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter utilizes the differential transit time method to measure the
velocity of relatively clean liquids in full pipes. By measuring the difference between transit times of ultrasonic sound
waves traveling between two transducers, the flow velocity and direction are accurately determined.
1.2 TYPICAL F-4300 FLOW METER INSTALLATION
The F-4300 Ultrasonic Flow Meter utilizes clamp-on signal transducers that mount on the outside wall of the pipe. It
is suitable for measuring the volumetric flow of liquids in a wide variety of applications including bi-directional flow
applications. The meter is housed in a NEMA 4X (IP67) polycarbonate wall-mounted enclosure with a built-in user
interface/display.
1
FLOW
F-4300
Transit Time
Ultrasonic Flow Meter
4
3
OK OK
1. NEMA 4X (IP67) polycarbonate with clear shatter proof cover

2. Backlit LCD display with menu, driven via five (5) programming keys.
3. Triaxial transducer cables. The maximum allowable cable length is 100 ft.
4. Mounting hardware, includes: mounting brackets, mounting strap kit and an alignment and spacer tool. Refer to
section 2.1 for more installation hardware options.
5. Vertical pipe: mounting on a vertical pipe is recommended, when flow is in the upward direction. When mounting on
a vertical pipe flowing in a downward direction, make sure there is sufficient back pressure in the system to maintain a
full pipe.
6. Horizontal pipe: avoid mounting transducers on the top of a horizontal pipe. The best placement on a horizontal pipe
is either the 2:00 to 4:00 or 8:00 to 10:00 positions for two (2) cross (Reflect) or four (4) cross (Double Reflect) mode, or
one sensor at 9:00 and one sensor at 3:00 for one (1) cross mode (Direct).

1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS*
F-4300 TRANSMITTER
TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE ACCURACY ± 1.0% of reading from 1.5 to 40 ft/s (0.46 to 12.2 m/s)
(26:1 range)
± 0.015 ft/s (±0.0046 m/s) for velocities below 1.5 ft/s
(0.46 m/s)
REPEATABILITY & LINEARITY ± 0.25%
DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE Temperature sensors meet EN1434/CSA C900.1 accuracy requirements for 1K sensors for
SENSORS cooling applications, 32°F to 77°F
Temperature sensors meet EN1434/CSA C900.1 accuracy requirements for 2K sensors for
heating applications, 140°F to 212°F
ONICON CURRENT BASED Precision solid state current based sensors. Signal (mA) is
TEMP SENSOR** unaffected by wire length. Overall differential temperature
measurement uncertainty of ± 0.15°F over the application
range
PT1000 RTD TEMP SENSOR** 1000Ω platinum RTDs calibrated to a differential measurement
uncertainty of ± 0.18°F over the stated range
OPERATING CONDITIONS AMBIENT OPERATING -5°F to 140°F
INPUT POWER AVAILABLE OPTIONS • 24 V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max
• 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max
I/O SIGNAL ANALOG OUTPUT(S) Flow Meter: One (1) isolated AO, 4-20 mA or 0-5 VDC
BTU Meter Option: Three (3) isolated AOs, 4-20 mA or 0-5 VDC
DIGITAL OUTPUTS Flow Meter: Two (2) programmable DOs, SPST, form A, N.O.
BTU Meter Option: Six (6) programmable DOs
DO 1-2 : SPST, form A, N.O.
DO 3-6: SPDT, form C
Pulse duration: 500 ms
Min. pulse interval: 2s
Max. load voltage/current: 50V/ 250mA AC/DC
DIGITAL INPUTS BTU Meter Option: Three (3) DIs
For use with open collector sinking or contact closure outputs
Input voltage logic low: < 0.5 VDC
Input voltage logic high range: 5 - 24 VDC
Min. pulse interval: 2s
ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE NEMA 4X (IP67) polycarbonate enclosure with clear shatter proof cover
DISPLAY Large, easy to read, backlit, 128 x 64 dot matrix display
DATA LOGGER Built-in 128 MB data logger with type A USB output. Capacity
for 26 million data points
PROGRAMMING Menu driven via five (5) programming keys
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Enclosed terminal blocks, cable access through three (3) ½" conduit openings for signal and
power, and one (1) ¾" conduit opening for transducer cables.
NETWORK CONNECTIONS AVAILABLE OPTIONS • RS485 serial interface, BACnet MS/TP (default) or
MODBUS RTU
• Optional MODBUS TCP/IP (24 VDC only)
* SPECIFICATIONS subject to change without notice.

** Installation hardware are provided separately.
Refer to F-4300 Thermal Energy Measurement System Addendum for more details on BTU meter options.
1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS* (CONTINUED)

NETWORK CONFIGURATION & BAUD RATES 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, or 76800
ADDRESSING DEVICE ADDRESS RANGE 1 - 247
DEVICE INSTANCE RANGE 1 – 4,194,302 (BACnet® only)
PARITY None, Even, Odd (MODBUS® RTU only)
APPROVALS CE 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
F-4300 FLOW SENSOR
PERFORMANCE SENSING METHOD Ultrasonic differential transit time velocity measurement via
non-wetted transducers
OPERATING CONDITIONS FLUID PROPERTIES Clean liquids in full (pressurized) pipes
FLUID VELOCITY RANGE 0.07 ft/s to 40 ft/s
FLUID TEMPERATURE RANGE -40°F to 250°F
PIPE MATERIALS Suitable for use in a wide range of metallic and non-metallic
piping systems
PIPE SIZE RANGE 1/2" through 48", based on transducer series selected.
TRANSDUCER DESIGN - 10 SERIES OPERATING FREQUENCY 2.56 Mhz
PIPE SIZE RANGE 1/2" through 4"
TRANSDUCER HOUSING CF8M 316 Stainless Steel
CABLE CONNECTIONS • Triax cable with BNC style connectors and sealing jacket
• Triax cable with NEMA 6 (IP67) direct connection for wet
locations
MOUNTING KIT 304 Stainless Steel mounting brackets with conduit connec-
tion, 200 Series Stainless Steel pipe clamps, and alignment and
spacer tool
TRANSDUCER DESIGN - 20 SERIES OPERATING FREQUENCY 1.28 Mhz
PIPE SIZE RANGE 2" through 10"
CABLE CONNECTIONS Triax cable with BNC style connectors and sealing jacket
spacer tool
TRANSDUCER DESIGN - 30 SERIES OPERATING FREQUENCY 640 kHz
PIPE SIZE RANGE 12" through 48"
CABLE CONNECTIONS Triax cable with BNC style connectors and ½" MNPT conduit
connection and NEMA 4 (IP66) threaded strain relief.
spacer tool
* SPECIFICATIONS subject to change without notice.

1.4 MODEL NUMBERING CODIFICATION
Meter Model Number Coding = F-4300-ABCD-EEFF-GG
A = Electronics Enclosure
1 = NEMA 4X Polycarbonate
B = Input Power
1 = 24 V AC/DC
2 = 110 - 240 VAC
C = Feature Set & I/O

1 = Flow only, one (1) AO, two (2) DO and RS485, BACnet or MODBUS
2 = Flow only, one (1) AO, two (2) DO and MODBUS TCP/IP 1
3 = Flow and Energy, three (3) AO, three (3) DI, six (6) DO and RS485, BACnet or MODBUS
4 = Flow and Energy, three (3) AO, three (3) DI, six (6) DO and MODBUS TCP/IP ¹
D = Transducer Cable Length

1 = 25’ transducer cable, BNC connector 2
4 = 25’ transducer cable, submersible connection (NEMA 6 - IP67) ³
7 = 25‘ transducer cable, BNC connector, threaded strain relief (NEMA 4 - IP66) 4
EEFF = Transducer Series & Installation Hardware

1212 = Includes pair of 10 Series transducer, 37 deg. w/ ½” to 4” nom. pipe diameter SS mounting bracket
2X21 = Includes pair of 20 Series transducer, 35 to 41 deg. w/ 2” to 6” nom. pipe diameter SS mounting bracket ⁵
2X22 = Includes pair of 20 Series transducer, 35 to 41 deg. w/ 8” to 10” nom. pipe diameter SS mounting bracket ⁵
3231 = Includes pair of 30 Series transducer, 37 deg. w/ 12” to 16” nom. pipe diameter SS mounting bracket
3232 = Includes pair of 30 Series transducer, 37 deg. w/ 18” to 48” nom. pipe diameter SS mounting bracket
GG = Temperature Sensor Selection

00 = Flow only
O1 = Matched pair of current (mA) based sensors, CHW/CW range ⁶
O2 = Matched pair of current (mA) based sensors, HHW range ⁶
R2 = Matched pair of 4 wire PT1000 RTDs, 1/2” to 2 1/2” line size, 32°F to 250°F ⁶
R3 = Matched pair of 4 wire PT1000 RTDs, 3” and larger line size, 32°F to 250°F ⁶
S6 = Matched pair of PT100 current (mA) based sensors, -4°F to 104°F ⁶
Notes
¹ MODBUS TCP/IP requires 24 VDC input power
² Only available for transducer series EEFF = 1212, EEFF = 2X21 and EEFF = 2X22
³ Only available for transducer series EEFF = 1212
⁴ Only available for transducer series EEFF = 3231 and EEFF = 3232
⁵ Actual transducer selected, 21 through 24, is factory selected at time of order
⁶ Only available for feature set C = 3 and C = 4

1.5 ADDITIONAL HARDWARE THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Flex conduit may be required to connect transducer mounting bracket to rigid conduit. Do not connect transducer
mounting brackets to rigid conduit.
1.6 WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The F-4300 was designed for installation and use in typical commercial/ industrial environments. The following
considerations must be observed in selecting a location for the meter:
• The ambient operating temperature range is -5°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C).

• Do not expose the meter to corrosive liquids or fumes.
• Avoid installation locations that are close to strong sources of electrical interference.
• Avoid installing the electronics enclosure in direct sunlight.
• Avoid installation locations where the transducers will be exposed to vibrations in the piping system.
• Always run transducer cables in dedicated conduit separate from signal and power cables.
• Do not run signal cables for the meter in conduit with mains (AC) power cables.
1.7 MAINTENANCE
Periodically inspect the power cables, transducer cables, cable glands and the enclosure for signs of damage. Inspect
transducer installation and mounting hardware for loose connections or diminished ultrasonic couplant.
1.8 SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of your F-4300 is located outside and inside the enclosure. Transducers will be packaged inside the
enclosure they were calibrated with and will bear their own unique serial numbers. You should have one of these serial
numbers available when contacting ONICON for assistance regarding your meter.

SECTION 2.0 UNPACKING

The F-4300 is generally shipped in one package. Notify the freight carrier and ONICON if any items are damaged in
transit.
2.1 CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING

Documentation
Enclosed with each F-4300 is a comprehensive documentation package that includes the following items:
• One (1) F-4300 Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter Installation and Operation Guide
• One (1) Flow Meter Certificate of Calibration
• One (1) Site Installation Details Document
Please notify ONICON if any of these items are missing.
The Wall Mount Enclosure
Remove the F-4300 enclosure from the shipping carton and inspect it inside and out for physical damage. Please notify
ONICON immediately if you discover any damage.
Inspect the transducers for signs of damage. Each transducer will have a label attached with a serial number associated
with it that can be found on the F-4300 enclosure.
Transducer Cables
BNC Connector for 10 and 20 Series Transducers
10 Series and 20 Series transducer cables are coiled and included inside the shipping carton. One end of each cable
is already terminated with a BNC connector for connection to the transducers. The other end is pre-terminated for
connection to the electronics.
Submersible Connection (NEMA 6 - IP67) for 10 Series Transducers
10 Series transducer cables are coiled and included inside the shipping carton. One end of each cable is terminated and
connected to the transducers. The other end is pre-terminated for connection to the electronics.
Threaded Strain Relief Connection (NEMA 4 - IP66) for 30 Series Transducers
30 Series transducer cables are coiled and included inside the shipping carton. One end of each cable is terminated with a
threaded strain relief connector for connection to the transducers. The other end is pre-terminated for connection to the
electronics.
Installation Hardware Includes:
• Two (2) mounting brackets
• One (1) Site Installation Detail which include the transducer spacing unique to the application
• One (1) alignment and spacer tool
• One (1) tube of coupling compound
• One (1) mounting kit that includes:
◦ Pipe straps
◦ Mylar sleeve
◦ Duct tape
◦ Level
◦ Black Sharpie
◦ Sanding block
IMPORTANT NOTE
The ONICON F-4300 Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter is a custom calibrated system. Unless specifically noted in
writing by ONICON, ALL COMPONENTS must be installed together as a system. Mixing components from different
systems will result in significant errors in measurement.

SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION

3.1 OVERVIEW
Each F-4300 Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter is provided with a pair of matched ultrasonic transducers. The transducers
are mounted (clamped) on to the outside wall of the pipe. Triaxial cables convey the transducer signals to the wall mount
enclosure containing the signal processing circuitry and the user interface display.
1 4
3
PIPE
1. Transducer
2. Alignment and spacer tool
3. Adjustable stainless steel pipe clamp
4. Transducer mounting bracket
Ultrasonic transducers can be configured to operate in either 1 (Direct), 2 (Reflect) or 4 (Double Reflect) cross operating
modes. The choice of operating mode is dictated by the configuration settings programmed into the meter. For new
installations, configuration data is programmed into the meter prior to shipment. Programming data determines the
transducer operating mode and the spacing between the transducers.

1 Cross Separation Distance (Direct)
3.1 OVERVIEW (Continued)

3.1.1 Two (2) (Reflect) or Four (4) (Double Reflect) Cross Mode
Two (2) cross (Reflect) mode is the recommended operating mode whenever possible. It is the simplest way to mount the
transducers. Operating in the reflect mode also minimizes the effects of some flow distortions.
Separation Distance
Transducer Transducer
2 CROSS SEPARATION DISTANCE (REFLECT)

2 or 4 Cross Separation Distance (Reflect)
Four (4) cross (Double Reflect) mode is used for some installations in small pipe sizes using the 10 Series transducers.
Separation Distance
4 CROSS SEPARATION DISTANCE (DOUBLE REFLECT)

4 Cross Separation Distance (Double Reflect)
3.1.2 One (1) (Direct) Cross Mode

One (1) cross mount provides a shorter sonic path. The shorter path typically improves performance with difficult pipe
conditions, such as older and/ or corroded piping. One (1) cross (Direct) mounting requires half the distance between
transducers when compared to the two (2) cross (Reflect) mode and may be the only option if the availability of the
mounting space is limited.
Separation Distance
Transducer
Transducer
1 CROSS SEPARATION
1 Cross SeparationDISTANCE
(
Distance (Direct) DIRECT
)
*Shown in "Setup" menu after sensor, fluid and pipe parameters are entered. See pg. 47 for more information.

3.2 SITE SELECTION

When selecting a site for mounting the system components, consider the criteria under Section 1.6 WORKING
ENVIRONMENT, as well as the following:
3.2.1 The Wall-Mount Enclosure

Find an easily accessible location where wire connections can be made and meter readings can be taken from floor level.
Mount the enclosure on a vibration-free surface. Avoid sites such as the plenum of a fan coil, heat exchanger, or other
housings containing motors. Avoid mounting the enclosure in close proximity to VFD’s, electric motors or other strong
sources of electrical interference.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The maximum allowable distance between the wall-mount enclosure and the transducers installed on the pipe is
100 feet. Only ONICON furnished cable may be used between wall-mount enclosure and the transducers.

3.2.2 The Transducers

For best results, the transducers should be installed on a straight run of pipe free of bends, tees, valves, transitions,
insertion probes and obstructions of any kind. For most installations, ten straight unobstructed pipe diameters upstream
and five diameters downstream of the transducers is the minimum recommended distance for proper operation.
Additional considerations are outlined below.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In some cases, longer straight runs may be necessary where the transducers are placed downstream from devices
which cause unusual flow profile disruptions or swirl (for example, modulating valves, two elbows in close
proximity and out of plane, etc.)
Flow
10 Dia. 5 Dia.
• Avoid installing the transducers downstream from a throttling valve, a mixing tank, the discharge of a positive
displacement pump, or any other equipment that could possibly aerate the liquid. The best location will be as free as
possible from flow disturbances, vibration, sources of heat, noise, or radiated energy.
• Avoid mounting the transducers on a section of pipe with any external scale. Remove all scale, rust, loose paint, etc.,
from the location prior to mounting the transducers.
• Do not mount the transducers on a surface aberration (pipe seam, etc.).
• Do not mount transducers from different ultrasonic flow meters on the same pipe.
• Do not run the transducer triaxial cables in common bundles with cables from other instrumentation. You can run these
cables through a common conduit ONLY if they originate at the same flow meter.
• Never mount transducers under water.
• Avoid mounting transducers on the top of a horizontal pipe. The best placement on a horizontal pipe is either the 8:00to
10:00 or 2:00 to 4:00 position for 2 cross (Reflect) or 4 cross (Double Reflect) mode, or one sensor at 9:00 and one sensor
at 3:00 for 1 cross mode (Direct).
• Do not mount transducers on the bottom of a horizontal pipe.
• Mounting on a vertical pipe iis the recommended installation method if flow is in the upward direction. When mounting
on a vertical pipe flowing in a downward direction, make sure there is sufficient back pressure in the system to maintain
a full pipe.

3.2.3 Transducer Mounting Recommendations
BAD GOOD
Air at the top of the

pipe will disrupt the
signal
Solids at the bottom

of the pipe will
disrupt the signal
Installing
transducers at 2 to 4
or 8 to10 o'clock OK OK
position on
horizontal pipes
Transducer face to
be perpendicular
to pipe surface
Ensure transducers
are parallel with pipe
axis and flush to the
pipe surface

3.3 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
3.3.1 Dimensions
3.3.1.1 Enclosure Dimensions
7.50" 6.46"
11.00" 10.00"
F-4300 F-4300
Transit Time Transit Time
Ultrasonic Flow Meter Ultrasonic Flow Meter
ENCLOSURE MOUNTING HOLD

DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS
COVER
5.60"
ENCLOSURE 3.75"
MOUNTING MOUNTING SCREWS
HOLES INCLUDED WITH
METER 2.00"
D = 1"
2.74"
2.10"
1.34"
END VIEW CONDUIT HOLE 3X D = 0.875"

AND DIMENSIONS
CAUTION
Do not drill additional holes in this enclosure. Doing so may damage the electronic circuitry contained within and
will void all warranties.

3.3.1.2 10 Series Transducer Dimensions
1.61"
0.94" 0.81" SIDE VIEW END

VIEW
1.60"
0.75"
2.12"
1.00"
8.50"
2.20"
END
1.25" SIDE VIEW VIEW
2.10" 1.20"
4.25"
Dimension (A) varies based on pipe material, wall thickness, and shown in "Setup" menu after sensor, fluid and pipe
parameters are entered. See pg. 47 for more information.

2.10"
1.70" 1.60" SIDE VIEW
END VIEW
2.60" 1.60"
IMPERIAL SIDE
4.50"
Dimension (B) varies based on pipe material, wall thickness, and shown in "Setup" menu after sensor, fluid and pipe pa-
rameters are entered. See pg. 47 for more information.

3.3.2 10 Series Mechanical Installation

3.3.2.1 Preparing the Pipe for 10 Series Transducers
Once a suitable section of straight pipe has been located, the pipe surface must be prepared. Refer to the Site Installation
Details document provided with the installation hardware to determine the transducer spacing dimensions.
For the track mount bracket, prepare an area of 2" wide by 10" long by removing loose paint, scale and rust. The objective
of site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the pipe wall, which would prevent acoustical
coupling. A sanding block is included with every meter to facilitate proper pipe preparation.
A mounting kit is supplied with each flow meter. It includes recommended coupling compound and a stainless steel
mounting bracket with adjustable pipe straps. Use the alignment and spacer tool to easily measure separation distance
between transducer faces.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Always install hardware at the 2:00 to 4:00 or 8:00 to 10:00 position on horizontal pipes. This prevents the flow
meter from being affect by air trapped at the top of the pipe.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The 10 Series transit-time transducers should be installed with the cable connections pointed away from each other,
as shown in the drawing below.
Transducer
END VIEW
pe Pipe
Pi
Adjustable Stainless
Steel Strap

3.3.2.2 Two (2) or Four (4) Cross Mounting Installation for 10 Series Transducers
Two (2) or four (4) cross mount is the recommended operating mode whenever possible. It is the simplest way to mount
the transducers.
Mounting Installation Procedure:

1. Prepare the pipe surface as described in section 3.3.2.1
2. Install the stainless steel mounting track on the pipe. Place the tightening brackets near the center, the transducers will
be inserted from the outside.
PIPE
3. Apply a small amount of coupling compound on the first transducer and place this transducer in the reference position.
This is the position where the face of the transducer aligns with the 0” mark on the alignment and spacer tool. Tighten
this transducer down using the built-in tightening bracket. DO NOT over-tighten the screw.
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4. Apply a small amount of coupling compound on the second transducer and place this transducer at the separation
distance provided in the Site Installation Details document. Tighten the transducer down using the built-in tightening
bracket. DO NOT over-tighten the screw.
5. Make any fine adjustments (±0.1”) to the spacing at this point by loosening the tightening screw slightly, sliding the
second transducer, then re-tightening it.


Once a suitable section of straight pipe has been located, the pipe surface must be prepared. Refer to the Site Installation
Details document provided with the installation hardware to determine the transducer spacing dimensions.
Refer to site installation details document for

transducer spacing
Prepare mounting locations

for transducers
Prepare an area 2" wide by 4" long for each sensor bonding as shown below. Clean and de-grease two rectangles where
the transducers will be located. Use the sanding block provided to remove any grit, corrosion, rust, loose paint, or other
contaminants. The cleaned surface should extend at least ½” beyond the length and width of the transducers.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Transducer
Pipe
Adjustable Stainless
Steel Strap
Transducer
Mounting Bracket
Transducer
Mounting Bracket
Pipe
END VIEW
2" pipe minimum

3.3.3.2 Two (2) or Four (4) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducers
Two (2) or four (4) cross mount is the recommended operating mode whenever possible. It is the simplest way to mount
the transducers.

1. Prepare the pipe surface as described in section 3.3.3.1.
2. On a flat surface, assemble the hardware as shown in the drawing below. Refer to the Site Installation Details document
provided with the installation hardware to determine the transducer spacing dimensions.
Orient mounting brackets as shown
Space bar shows distance

between transducers
Separation
Reference Position
Distance
3. Install the mounting straps as shown below. For larger pipes, use multiple straps connected end-to-end to increase the
length of each strap. Leave enough slack in the straps to allow the assembly to be correctly positioned on the pipe. The
location of the routing hole allows for the straps to mount outside of the pipe insulation if the pipe is insulated.
Wrap the first mounting strap around the pipe and through the holes of the side of the mounting bracket. Make sure to
position it so there is easy access to the adjustment screw. Repeat this procedure for the second mounting bracket.
Routing Holes
Adjustment Screw
4. Move the hardware assembly to its final position on the pipe. Align the brackets with the prepared surface for each
transducer, ensuring that the entire assembly is properly oriented along the axis of the pipe.

3.3.3.2 Two (2) or Four (4) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducers (Continued)
5. Apply a small amount of coupling compound to the transducers. A packet of acoustic coupling compound was supplied
with the transducers. Contact ONICON if you need more compound.
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Apply a continuous lengthwise ¼” wide bead of coupling
compound down the center of the transducer
6. Slide the transducer into the mounting bracket. DO NOT allow the bottom of the transducer to contact the pipe until it
butts against the mounting bracket. The clamping bracket can be retracted such that the transducer can be directly over
the correct position before contacting the pipe. Push down firmly on the transducer to mate with pipe.
When installing the transducer, do not allow

the bottom face to touch the pipe surface
until it is fully inserted to the bracket
7. Tighten the transducer clamping screw to hold the transducer firmly in place. DO NOT over tighten the screw. If you
are not routing flexible conduit all the way to the mounting bracket, you can remove the conduit adapters to make
installation easier.
Conduit Adapter Transducer Clamping Screw

1 Cross Separation Distance
3.3.3.2 Two (2) or Four (4) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducers (Continued)
brackets while transducers are installed inside them, then re-tightening the screws when done.
Separation Distance
2 or 4 Cross Separation Distance
Transducer Installation Procedure:

1. Apply a generous amount of acoustic coupling compound dielectric grease inside the rubber boot.
2. Slide the protective rubber boot over the BNC connector.
3. Repeat procedure for the second transducer.

3.3.3.3 One (1) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducer

One (1) cross mount is recommended when 100% signal strength from two (2) or four (4) cross is not met. Typically, one
(1) cross is used for older, large pipes that have built up corrosion within the pipe walls.

1. Once the installation site selection process described in section 3.2 is complete, prepare the pipe as described in 3.3.3.1.
IMPORTANT NOTE
One (1) cross mode mounting requires that transducers be installed on opposite sides of the pipe. For horizontal
pipes, the transducers should be located at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions.
2. Attach the alignment and spacer tool to one of the mounting brackets at the reference mark on the ruler.
3. Position the mounting bracket and an alignment and spacer tool in the center of the cleaned area and secure it in place
with a mounting strap. Make sure the mounting strap tightening screw is facing up. While tightening the strap, check to
ensure that the bracket remains centered on the pipe.
The bracket is centered on the pipe when the bottom edges of both stainless side plates on the bracket are in full
contact with the pipe surface. For horizontal pipe positions, hold the level up to the top of the bracket to ensure the
angle is correct.
Transducer
Mounting Bracket
Transducer
Mounting Bracket
Pipe
END VIEW
2" pipe minimum
IMPORTANT NOTE
Mount the mounting bracket as illustrated on pipes 2" (50 mm) od or larger. Stainless steel bands are included for
mounting on pipes up to 10" (250 mm) nominal pipe size.

3.3.3.3 One (1) Cross Mounting Installation for 20 Series Transducer (Continued)
4. Attach the second bracket to the alignment and spacer tool at the separation distance specified on the
Site Installation Details document provided with the installation hardware.
Orient mounting brackets as shown
Alignment and spacer tool shows

distance between transducers
Separation
Reference Position
Distance
5. Use level to ensure that this bracket is lined up on the center of the pipe. While holding the bracket centered on the
pipe, place a mark at the center of the bottom of the bracket then mark along the edge of the bracket as indicated in
the drawing below.
Place mark at center Draw line along edge

of bracket roller of bracket
6. Remove the bracket and remove the alignment and spacer tool from the remaining bracket that is strapped to the pipe.
Using the alignment and spacer tool as a straight edge, draw a line down the center of the pipe intersecting the mark
made at the center of the tapered roller and the line drawn against the edge of the bracket as shown below.
Alignment and spacer tool
1.5869
1.5869
1.5869
Draw line using alignment and spacer tool as edge
7. Wrap the mylar sleeve around the pipe so that the left edge is against the transducer edge mark. Arrange so that one
end overlaps the other. Ensure that it is snug around the pipe and mark along the overlapping edge.
Draw the guide tightly

around the pipe and mark
Spacing guide at the overlapping edge
50% 50%
50% 50%
8. Remove the mylar and lay it out on a flat surface. Either measure the exact distance half-way between the overlap edge
and the mark at the overlap or fold the guide from the overlap edge to overlap mark and draw a line at the fold or
halfway point.
50% 50%
Overlap edge mark
9. Reinstall the mylar; its edge abutting the bracket edge mark on the pipe and the overlapping edge in line with the line
drawn down the center of the pipe. Tape it in this position on the pipe. Take the second bracket and place it against
the edge of the guide with it centered on the halfway mark drawn on the guide.
10. Ensure that the bracket is sitting on a smooth area without any raised spots (seams, etc.). Mark a generous rectangle
around the bracket with a pencil, marker or chalk. Remove the bracket and the spacing guide.
11. Clean and de-grease the area within the rectangle. Use the small sanding block provided with the installation
hardware as necessary to remove any grit, corrosion, rust, loose paint or other contaminants. The cleaned surface
should extend at least ½” beyond the length and width of the mounting bracket.
Opposite side of pipe
12. Replace the spacing guide back in the same position it was in and re-tape it to the pipe.
13. Position the bracket as before against the edge of the guide with the center of the bracket centered on the halfway
mark drawn on the guide. Secure it in place with a mounting strap. Make sure the mounting strap tightening screw is
facing toward the bracket so you can hold it in place while tightening the screw. While tightening the strap, check to
The bracket is centered on the pipe when the bottom edges of both stainless steel side plates on the bracket are in
full contact with the pipe surface. For horizontal pipe positions, hold the level up to the top of the bracket to ensure
the angle is correct.
14. Apply a small amount of coupling compound to the transducers and install them in the brackets. A packet of acoustic
coupling compound was supplied with the transducers. Contact ONICON if you need more compound.
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Apply a continuous lengthwise ¼” wide bead of coupling
compound down the center of the transducer
15. Slide the transducer into the mounting bracket. DO NOT allow the bottom of the transducer to contact the pipe until
it butts against the mounting bracket. The clamping bracket can be retracted such that the transducer can be directly
over the correct position before contacting the pipe. Push down firmly on the transducer to mate with pipe.
When installing the transducer, do not allow

the bottom face to touch the pipe surface
until it is fully inserted to the bracket
16. Tighten the transducer clamping screw to hold the transducer firmly in place. DO NOT over tighten the screw. If you
are not routing flexible conduit all the way to the mounting bracket, you can remove the conduit adapters to make
installation easier.
brackets while transducers are installed inside them, then re-tightening the screws when done.
Separation Distance
Transducer
Transducer


1. Apply a generous amount of acoustic coupling compound dielectric grease inside the rubber boot.
2. Slide the protective rubber boot over the BNC connector.


Prepare an area 2" wide by 4" long for each sensor bonding by removing loose paint, scale, and rust. The objective of
site preparation is to eliminate any discontinuity between the sensor and the pipe wall, which would prevent acoustical
coupling. A sanding block is included with every meter to facilitate proper pipe preparation.
A mounting kit is supplied with each flow meter. It includes recommended coupling compound and a stainless steel
mounting bracket with adjustable pipe straps. Use the alignment and spacer tool to easily measure separation distance
between transducer faces.
IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE
The 30 Series transit-time transducers should be installed with the cable connections pointed away from each other
at installation.
Transducer
END VIEW Imperial Side
Adjustable
Stainless
pe Pipe
Pi Steel Strap

3.3.4.2 Two (2) Cross Mounting Installation for 30 Series Transducers

Two (2) cross mount is the recommended operating mode whenever possible. It is the simplest way to mount the
transducers.

1. Prepare the pipe surface as described in section 3.3.4.1.
2. Install the stainless steel mounting brackets on the pipe. Position the brackets at approximately the correct separation
distance. Use a 5/16" nut driver to tighten the screws. Exact measurement is not required at this time.
3. Use an alignment and spacer tool to set the bracket spacing to the separation distance provided in the Site Installation
Details document. One transducer is placed at the 0” mark, and the other at the separation distance.
Imperial Side
Adjustable
Stainless Pipe
Steel Strap
4. Tighten the assembly in place with the tightening screws.

5. Apply a small amount of coupling compound to the transducers. A packet of acoustic coupling compound was supplied
with the transducers. Contact ONICON if you need more compound.
6. Insert and tighten the transducers into the brackets. DO NOT over-tighten the screw.
When installing the transducer,

do not allow the bottom face to
touch the pipe surface until it is
d fully inserted to the bracket
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7. Make any fine adjustment (±0.25”) to the spacing at this point by loosening the tightening screw slightly, sliding the
brackets while the transducer is installed inside, then re-tightening it.

3.3.4.2 Two (2) Cross Mounting Installation for 30 Series Transducers (Continued)
IMPORTANT NOTE
DO NOT remove the transducer’s threaded cap until the installation is ready.
1. Remove the coupling and connect the BNC connector to the transducer.
2. Install the coupling onto the transducer over the connector.
3. Use Teflon tape (not provided) to seal the coupling to the transducer.
4. Loosen the strain relief fitting on the cable.
5. Apply Teflon tape to male threads connecting on strain relief and thread into the coupling.
6. Tighten the strain relief onto the cable.
IMPORTANT NOTE
For use with conduit, carefully remove the strain relief fitting from the pre-terminated end of the cable. Connect the
1/2" conduit directly to the transducer.

3.3.4.3 One (1) Cross Mounting Installation for 30 Series Transducers

One (1) cross mount is recommended when 100% signal strength from two (2) cross is not met. Typically, one (1) cross is
used for older, large pipes that have built up corrosion within the pipe walls.

1. Once the installation site selection process described in section 3.2 is complete, prepare the pipe as described in
3.3.3.1.
IMPORTANT NOTE
One (1) cross mode mounting requires that transducers be installed on opposite sides of the pipe. For horizontal
pipes, the transducers should be located at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions.
2. Install the stainless steel mounting brackets on the pipe. Position the brackets at approximately the correct separation
distance. Use a 5/16" nut driver to tighten the screws. Exact measurement is not required at this time.
3. Use an alignment and spacer tool to set the bracket spacing to the separation distance provided in the Site Installation
Details document. One transducer is placed at the 0” mark, and the other at the separation distance.
4. Tighten the assembly in place with the tightening screws. For horizontal pipe positions, hold the level up to the top of
the bracket to ensure the angle is correct.
Imperial Side
Adjustable
Stainless Pipe
Steel Strap

3.3.4.3 One (1) Cross Mounting Installation for 30 Series Transducers (Continued)
5. Use level to ensure that this bracket is lined up on the center of the pipe. While holding the bracket centered on
the pipe, place a mark at the center of the bottom of the bracket as shown below. Next, mark along the edge of the
bracket as indicated in the drawing below.
Place mark at center Draw line along edge

of bracket roller of bracket
1.5869
6. Remove the bracket from the alignment and spacer tool and then remove the alignment and spacer tool from the
remaining bracket that is strapped to the pipe. Using the alignment and spacer tool as a straight edge, draw a line
down the center of the pipe intersecting the mark made at the center of the tapered roller and the line drawn against
the edge of the bracket as shown below.
Alignment and spacer tool

1.5869
1.5869
1.5869
Draw line using alignment and spacer tool as edge
7. Wrap the mylar sleeve around the pipe so that the left edge is against the transducer edge mark. Arrange so that one
end overlaps the other. Ensure that it is snug around the pipe and mark along the overlapping edge.
Draw the guide tightly

around the pipe and mark
Spacing guide at the overlapping edge
8. Remove the mylar and lay it out on a flat surface. Either measure the exact distance half-way between the overlap
edge and the mark at the overlap
50% or fold the
50% guide from the overlap edge to overlap mark and draw a line at the fold
or halfway point. 50% 50%
50% 50%
Overlap edge mark
50% 50%

9. Reinstall the mylar; its edge abutting the bracket edge mark on the pipe and the overlapping edge in line with the line
drawn down the center of the pipe. Tape it in this position on the pipe. Take the second bracket and place it against
the edge of the guide with it centered on the halfway mark drawn on the guide.
10. Ensure that the bracket is sitting on a smooth area without any raised spots (seams, etc.). Mark a generous rectangle
around the bracket with a pencil, marker, or chalk. Remove the bracket and the spacing guide.
11. Clean and de-grease the area within the rectangle. Use the small sanding block provided with the installation
hardware as necessary to remove any grit, corrosion, rust, loose paint, or other contaminants. The cleaned surface
should extend at least ½” beyond the length and width of the mounting bracket.
Opposite side of pipe
12. Replace the spacing guide back in the same position it was in and re-tape it to the pipe.
13. Position the bracket as before against the edge of the guide with the center of the bracket centered on the halfway
mark drawn on the guide. Secure it in place with a mounting strap. Make sure the mounting strap tightening screw is
facing toward the bracket so you can hold it in place while tightening the screw. While tightening the strap, check to
The bracket is centered on the pipe when the bottom edges of both stainless steel side plates on the bracket are in
full contact with the pipe surface. For horizontal pipe positions, hold the level up to the top of the bracket to ensure
the angle is correct.
Separation Distance
Pipe

14. Apply a small amount of coupling compound to the transducers. A packet of acoustic coupling compound was
supplied with the transducers. Contact ONICON if you need more compound.
15. Insert and tighten the transducers into the brackets. DO NOT over-tighten the screw.
When installing the transducer,

do not allow the bottom face to
touch the pipe surface until it is
d fully inserted to the bracket
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16. Make any fine adjustment (±0.25”) to the spacing at this point by loosening the tightening screw slightly, sliding the
brackets while the transducer is installed inside, then re-tightening it.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DO NOT remove the transducer’s threaded cap until the installation is ready.
1. Remove the coupling and connect the BNC connector to the transducer.
2. Install the coupling onto the transducer over the connector.
3. Use Teflon tape (not provided) to seal the coupling to the transducer.
4. Loosen the strain relief fitting on the cable.
5. Apply Teflon tape to male threads connecting on strain relief and thread into the coupling.
6. Tighten the strain relief onto the cable.
IMPORTANT NOTE
For use with conduit, carefully remove the strain relief fitting from the pre-terminated end of the cable. Connect the
1/2" conduit directly to the transducer.

3.4 CONNECTING THE TRANSDUCER SIGNAL CABLES

ONICON F-4300 transducer cables are special purpose triaxial cables. Care must be taken when installing the cables
to ensure that electrical noise will not affect the performance of the meter. The cables must NOT be bundled or run in
conduit with any other signal or power cables. The maximum allowable cable length is 100 ft.
1. To install the cables, first locate and install the wall-mount electronics enclosure and the transducers, as described in
Section 3.3.
F-4300
Transit Time
F-4300
Transit Time
2. The transducer cables are provided with BNC connectors already installed at
one end of the cable. Install this end of each cable at the transducers.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If using conduit, route cables from transducer through conduit to
electronics enclosure.
WARNING
For proper operation, cables must not be bundled or run in conduit with
any other signal or power cables. Do not cut or splice cables.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Route the upstream terminal to the upstream transducer located in
the terminal block. Repeat for the downstream terminal. If cables are
discovered to be backwards after installation, simply reverse the cable
installation inside the enclosure.
3. At the enclosure, the transducer cable should be landed as

shown in the image to the left.

3.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

All user supplied conduit fittings, junction boxes, etc. must be installed in compliance with federal, state and local building
codes.
3.5.1 Input Power Requirements
The F-4300 can be ordered with two different input voltage options. The input power options are:
24 V AC/DC, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max

110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 VA max
WARNING
Conduit openings in the F-4300 enclosure must be closed with UL listed fittings applicable to NEMA 4X enclosures.
WARNING
The protective earth connection must be made as shown in Section 3.5.2. Failure to do so will result in an increased
risk of injury.
WARNING
All mains voltage connections must be made through the pre-drilled conduit/strain relief opening located at the
bottom of the enclosure. Failure to do so will result in an increased risk of injury.
CAUTION
This product must be connected to earth ground for proper operation. Failure to do so may result in
erratic operation.

3.5.2 Power and Output Signal Wiring Details
WARNING
Turn off mains power at the source prior to making power connections to the F-4300. Contact with exposed live
wiring may result in electric shock, burns and/or serious injury.
F-4300 FLOW METER INPUT POWER AND OUTPUT CONNECTION DETAIL
3 RS485 OUTPUT
1 INPUT POWER
SHIELD
(+) RS485
(-) RS485
L (+)
N (-)
2 DIGITAL / ANALOG
OUTPUTS
AO1 (-)
AO1 (+)
DO 2 (-)
DO 2 (+)
DO 1 (-)
DO 1 (+)
4 POWER SAFETY GROUND
1. Input power
24 VAC/ VDC, 10 VA max OR
110-240 VAC, 50/ 60 Hz, 10 VA max
2. RS485 BACnet MS/TP or MODBUS RTU
3. Output configuration
Two (2) pulse outputs and one (1) active analog output (4-20 mA or 0-5VDC- Menu selectable)

3.5.3 Transducer and Sensor Wiring Details
TRANSDUCER (SENSOR)
CONNECTIONS Downstream
Upstream WHITE - TRANSDUCER 2
GREEN - SIGNAL GROUND, TRANSDUCER 2
GREEN - SIGNAL GROUND, TRANSDUCER 1

WHITE - TRANSDUCER 1
TRANSDUCER (SENSOR)
GROUND
1. Transducer (triaxial) cables must not be bundled or run in conduit with any other signal or power cables
2. When using conduit, run transducer cables from transducers through conduit into electronics enclosure. DO NOT cut
or splice triaxial cable termination

SECTION 4.0 START-UP

ONICON F-4300 Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meters are normally shipped with the intended installation parameters
pre-programmed into the memory of the meter. This pre-programmed site is based on installation data provided to
ONICON when the meter was ordered. The information programmed into the meter is also provided in a document that
accompanies the installation hardware titled Site Installation Details.
Confirm that the Site Installation Details document matches the specific installation location. If there is any discrepancy
between programmed parameters and actual site conditions, then the programming for the site must be edited before it
is used. This manual contains information on programming the meter in the field, but if you require any assistance, please
contact ONICON.
4.1 NAVIGATING THE RUN MODE & PROGRAMMING PAGES

The diagram on the next page shows the F-4300 menu system. Arrows show the four directions to navigate between
menu boxes. Pressing a corresponding keypad arrow will move to the next item in the direction shown.
Move the cursor (highlighted) under numerals with the and keys.
Increase or decrease numerals with the and keys.
Programming values are stored permanently after pressing the .
Run Mode View

4.2 RUN MODE & PROGRAMMING PAGE LAYOUT

--Units/Mode--------
 Mode Flow
Linear in
Volume USG
Multiplier x1
Decimals 0
Velocity ft/s
Flow USG/m
Decimals 2
Temperature F
--Setup-------------
 Sensor SE16B
Angle 37
Fluid Water
Temp Mode Fixed
Temp 77.0 F
Pipe PVC
OD 4.5000 in
Wall 0.2500 in
Lining None
Crossings 2
Zero Tare No
Sens Space 2.299in
Velocity 0.00 ft/s
Signal
Strength 100 %
--Calibration-------
 Mode Flow
--Messages----------
Data Log Logging 20mA 500.00 USG/m
Log Used 0.00000% 4mA 0.00 USG/m
Sensor Good LOS Time 10 sec
Min Flow 4.00 USG/m
Damping
Mode FIR
Percent 10%
Window 1.0 ft/s
Cal Constant 1.00
* --Relay Parameters--
--24 hr log---------- USG/m --Password---------- --Menu--------------  Relay 1
 Date
0.00
Mar. 20/2020  Units / Mode
Total 50138 USG Password 0000 Function Flow
Setup On 1000 USG
Average 34.82 USG/m Calibration
Maximum 52.20 USG/m Off 0.000 USG
Relay Parameters
Max Time 11:08:00 Data Logging
Minimum 0.000 USG/m Tot 20130 USG
Communication
Min Time 9:15:00 Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6
Special Functions
Simulation
Configuration --Data Logging-------
 Log Site ID 01
Mode Flow
--Status------------ File Format .LG2
 Velocity 0.00 ft/s Date Mar. 20/2020
Flow 0.00 USG/m Time 12:28:41
Min Flow 4.00 USG/m Interval 30sec
Signal Strength 100% Data Log Logging
Exp. SOS 4900 ft/s
Meas. SOS 4900 ft/s --Communication-----
Protocol Modbus
Address 001
BPS 9600
Parity Even
Stop Bits 1
--Special Functions-
 Language English
optional features Analog Out 4-20mA
Backlight High
Reset Totalizer NO
* Menu only appears if "New Password" has been Neg. Totals NO
changed from 0000 in "Special Functions" menu. Rev. Flow OFF
Capture Par NO
Capture WF NO
Restore Defaults NO
New Password 0000
--Simulation--------
 Test Actual
Flow 250USG/m
4-20mA Flow 5.60mA
Relays 1 23456
--Configuration-----
Serial# 12345
Utility 1.26.0.5
Transit Time 1.38.1
CommBoard 1.18.0
Relays 2
Analog Out 1

4.3 RUN MODE ICONS
ICONS DESCRIPTION
Message waiting. Press to view message.
Data logging off.
Data logging on.
USB file download.
File download complete.
Download error.
Ultrasonic echo established.
No echo, empty pipe.
No sensors attached / wrong settings.

4.4 RUN MODE PAGES
Main Display Page - The MAIN display shows the flow rate and totalizer in the
USG/m units selected via the programming menu. You will see velocity instead of flow
rate if you selected the velocity operating mode in the programming menu.
0.00 The bottom of the MAIN display shows the status of the pulse outputs. If any of
the meter’s pulse outputs are configured for volume totalization, the background
of the specific pulse output programmed for this totalization will turn black, and
Tot 20130 USG then back to white after the pulse duration. If set for flow alarm, the background
Relays 1 2 3 4 5 6 of the specific pulse output set for this alarm will turn black when latched on, and
back to white when latched off.
The top-left corner of the MAIN display shows the status icons. Refer to the
previous page for their descriptions.
--Messages---------- Message Display Page - Pressing from the MAIN display will navigate you
Data Log Logging to the MESSAGE page. On this page you can find the status of the logger, %
Log Used 0.00000%
log used, sensor status, and temperatures measured by both the upstream and
downstream transducers.
Sensor Good
--Status------------ Status Display Page - Pressing from the MAIN display will navigate
 Velocity 0.00 ft/s you to the STATUS page. On this page you can see the flow velocity in units
Flow 0.00 USG/m
programmed in the meter, signal strength, and relay status again.
Min Flow 4.00 USG/m
Signal strength is an important diagnostic tool. The value can be anywhere
Signal Strength 100%
between 0-100%. 100% indicates that the meter is successfully transmitting
Exp. SOS 4900 ft/s
between the upstream and downstream transducers.
Meas. SOS 4900 ft/s
If you have no flow, erratic flow, or inaccurate flow, this signal strength number
should be noted. You will need to check transducer installation, pipe type and
dimensions, and meter programming to resolve these potential issues.
--24 hr log----------
24 Hour Log Display Page - Pressing from the MAIN display will navigate
you to the 24 HOUR LOG display. By pressing the down arrow, you can view total
 Date Mar. 20/2020
Total 50138 USG flow, average flow, maximum flow, time maximum flow occurred, minimum flow,
Average 34.82 USG/m and time minimum flow occurred for any day after the meter has been deployed.
Maximum 52.20 USG/m Up to 365 days are stored, and after that date, the oldest data is removed to
Max Time 11:08:00 make room for the newest.
Minimum 0.000 USG/m
Min Time 9:15:00

4.4 RUN MODE PAGES (Continued)
Password Display Page - Pressing the from the MAIN display navigates
--Password----------
you to the password entry page if the password has been changed from the
Password 0000 default of 0000. This page comes directly before the programming menu, and is
meant to allow you the ability to prevent malicious programming changes after
deployment.
The password can be changed at any time by navigating into the programming
menu and changing it. See section 4.5 for instructions on changing this value. If
the password has been changed from the default, use the directional buttons to
change the digit values, then the to accept the password and move into the
programming menu.

4.5 PROGRAMMING MENU PAGES

Any changes made in these menus are automatically saved and take effect immediately. Your meter should have arrived
pre-programmed by ONICON, so please use caution when changing any parameters which affect the setup of the meter,
such as the pipe material or pipe size.
For list selection options, press the at any option to select it, and the or to change the selection.
Press to accept the change. For numeric entry options, press the to enter it, and to navigate to different
values, and then or to change the value selected. Press to accept the change.
Units/Mode Menu Page

--Units/Mode--------
The Units/Mode page allows the user to define whether the meter is configured
 Mode Flow
to display velocity or flow rate, as well as define the engineering units seen on the
Linear in MAIN display and programming menus.
Volume USG
Mode – Select between Flow or Velocity for the MAIN display reading.
Multiplier x1
Decimals 0 Options: Flow, Velocity
Velocity ft/s Linear - Select unit for the pipe dimensions and sensor spacing measurement.
Flow USG/m Options: in (inches), ft (feet), m (meters) or mm (millimeters)
Decimals 2
Volume – Select units for volume domain.
Temperature F
Options: USG (US gallons), ft³ (cubic feet), L (liters), m³ (cubic meters)
Velocity – Select units for flow velocity and fluid sonic velocity.
Options: ft/s (feet per second), m/s (meters per second)
Flow – Select units for volumetric flow rate.
Options: USG/m (gallons per minute), m³/h (cubic meters per hour), L/s (Liters
per second), ft³/m (cubic feet per minute), L/m (Liters per minute)
Temperature – Select units for temperature domain.
Options: F (Degrees Fahrenheit), C (Degrees Celsius)

4.5 PROGRAMMING MENU PAGES (Continued)
Setup Menu Page

--Setup------------- The Setup page allows the user to define the type of transducer used and to
 Sensor SE16B define process conditions like pipe material, size, fluid type and temperature.
Angle 37 After these settings are defined, the spacing distance will be displayed on this
Fluid Water page, and once the transducers are installed the meter will be ready to work.
Temp Mode Fixed
Temp 77.0 F All of these settings are pre-configured by ONICON before shipment. These
Pipe PVC settings should only be adjusted if the process conditions provided to ONICON
OD 4.5000 in at time of order were incorrect, or different transducers were supplied for field
Wall 0.2500 in installation.
Lining None Sensor – Choose SE16A for 10 Series transducers, SE16B for 20 Series
Crossings 2 transducers, or SE16C for 30 Series transducers.
Zero Tare No
Sens Space 2.299in Angle – Only available when SE16B selected above- Select the angle of the
Velocity 0.00 ft/s transducer. Contact ONICON for assistance defining what angle sensors you
have.
Signal
Strength 100 % Fluid – Select between Water or Other. When Water is selected, the speed of
sound of the fluid is determined based on the temperature entered later in this
Setup menu.
Vel@25C – Only appears if “Other” was selected at the Fluid option. Enter
the speed of sound of the fluid at 77°F (25°C). Units are defined by what was
selected in the Units/Mode menu.
dV/C – Only appears if “Other” was selected at the Fluid option. This defines
how much the speed of sound varies per degree C. This should be left at
0 unless the speed of sound change of the fluid is linear with respect to
temperature.
Temp Mode – Defaulted at "Fixed"
Temp – Temperature of the fluid. If “Water” was selected at Fluid, enter the
water temperature. If “Other” was selected at Fluid, enter 25.0°C or 77.0°F for
the fluid temperature, depending on units of measurement selected.
Pipe – Select the pipe material.
Options: Carbon Steel, Brass, Aluminum, Acrylic, ABS, Other, Stainless 430,
Stainless 410, Stainless 347, Stainless 316, Stainless 304, Stainless 303, Stainless
302, Mild Steel, PVC, Poly HD, Poly LD, Nylon, Iron, FRP, Ductile Iron, CPVC,
Copper, Cast Iron.
Vel – If “Other” pipe material was chosen, enter the sonic velocity of the pipe
material here. Units of measurement are defined in the Setup menu.
OD – Enter the pipe’s outside diameter in units defined in the Setup menu.
Charts with standard pipe sizes based on schedule are provided in the
appendix of this manual.
Wall – Enter the pipe’s wall thickness in units defined in the Setup menu. Charts
with standard pipe sizes based on schedule are provided in the appendix of this
manual.
Lining – Select whether or not the pipe the meter is being mounted to has
a liner.
Options: None, Tar Epoxy, Rubber, Mortar, Asb Cement, Other
Thick - Enter the liner thickness in units defined in the Setup menu. Only
appears if Lining is not “None”.
Crossings – Defines the number of times the ultrasonic signal crosses the inside
--Setup------------- of the pipe. The first choice used should be 2 or 4 crosses.
 Sensor SE16B
1 crossing is a “Z” or “Direct” mode, 2 crossings is a “V” or “Reflect” mode,
Angle 37
and 4 crossings is a “W” or “Double Reflect” mode. 1 crossing will provide the
Fluid Water largest signal strength but more diligence is required to mount the transducers
Temp Mode Fixed properly.
Temp 77.0 F
Pipe PVC 2 crossings provide the easiest means to mount the transducers, averages
OD 4.5000 in some of the flow distortions in the pipe, but attenuates the signal more than 1
Wall 0.2500 in cross. This is the default and ONICON recommended configuration.
Lining None 4 crossings provide even more averaging than 2 crosses. 4 crosses will not be
Crossings 2 an option unless the transducers overlap in a 2 cross setup, which is dependent
Zero Tare No on pipe settings (Refer to the drawings on pages 11 and 12) and fluid sonic
Sens Space 2.299in velocity.
Velocity 0.00 ft/s Zero Tare – Used to suppress readings or fluctuations at zero flow. Do not enable
this function unless flow in the pipe has been valved to 0, and the pipe is full.
Signal
Strength 100 % Sens Space – This function is not editable. This value will automatically calculate
after the sensor type, angle, fluid type and temperature, pipe material and size,
and number of crossings is defined. This distance is defined as the measurement
between the inside of both transducers.
Because the meter comes pre-programmed from ONICON, this number is
already defined for you on the Site Installation Details sheet. However, if any of
the factors listed above are changed in the field, you will need to change the
transducer spacing to the new number provided here.
Velocity – After mounting the transducers and connecting the transducer cable,
you will be able to see the flow velocity in real-time once flow is established.
Signal Strength – After mounting the transducers and connecting the transducer
cable, you will be able to see the signal strength in real-time. The pipe must be
full of water to get a valid signal strength reading.

Calibration Menu Page

--Calibration------- The calibration menu defines the behavior of the flow measurement and its
 Mode Flow related outputs.
20mA 500.00 USG/m Mode – Shows the Mode which was selected in the Units/Mode menu. Could be
4mA 0.00 USG/m “Flow” or “Velocity.”
LOS Time 10 sec
20 mA at or 5V at – Enter the desired flow rate to be equal to 20 mA or 5V.
Min Flow 4.00 USG/m
Damping 4 mA at or 0V at – Enter the desired flow rate to be equal to 4 mA or 0V.
Mode FIR Typically, 0 flow/velocity, but could be a negative value if you wanted the
4-20 mA/0-5V output to represent more than one direction.
Percent 10%
Window 1.0 ft/s
Cal Constant 1.00 LOS Time - Value which suppress intermittent loss of signal.
Example: Systems with high concentrations of undissolved gasses will cause
fluctuations in signal strength when the gasses move past the ultrasonic signal.
If a complete loss of signal is experienced, the F-4300 will hold the last valid
reading for the duration of the LOS Time.
If the signal strength returns before the LOS Time is expired, because the
ultrasonic signal is no longer being impeded, the meter will return to normal
operation automatically.
If signal strength does not return after the LOS Time has expired, the meter will
report zero flow on the LCD display and outputs, and produce a Low Signal alarm.
Default LOS Time is 30 seconds, and the value can be set between 0 and 99
seconds.
Min Flow – Value which if the measured flow rate falls below, the meter will force
the reading and outputs to 0. Units match those configured in the Units/Mode
menu. The default and recommended value is the volumetric flow rate equivalent
to 0.1 ft/sec in your pipe size.
Damping – The damping value stabilizes the flow rate on the display and analog
output. For applications with poor straight run, use a higher dampening value to
steady the flow reading. Lower dampening values should be used in applications
where you want a faster response from the meter. The default dampening value
is 20%.
Cal Constant – Calibration constant defined during calibration. This value
shouldn’t be changed unless ONICON support has requested to do so.

Relay Parameters Menu Page

--Relay Parameters--
The relay parameters page is where changes can be made to the pulse outputs
 Relay 1 available with the F-4300.
Function Flow
Relay – Defines which pulse output you are making changes to, either 1 or 2.
On 1000 USG
Off 0.000 USG Function – Defines the behavior of the pulse output selected at the Relay option.
Choices:
On – Pulse is always engaged
Off – Pulse is always disengaged
Pulse – Scaled pulse. Define how many gallons must be measured before a
pulse occurs. Pulse duration = 50 ms; max Hz = 10
Flow – Pulse output functions as a flow alarm. You will need to define when the
alarm comes ON, and when the alarm will turn OFF again.
Examples:
High Flow Alarm: ON = 300 GPM, OFF = 250 GPM
Flow goes above 300 GPM and the pulse output latches ON. It will not turn OFF
until flow goes below 250 GPM.
Direction- Direction Switch ON = +0.1 GPM, OFF = -0.1 GPM
Any flow above 0.1 GPM will cause the pulse to turn ON, and it will turn off
should flow reverse.
Data Logging Menu Page

--Data Logging------- The Data Logging page allows configuration of the data logger. Options include
 Log Site ID 01 what is being logged, how often it is being logged, and the date settings.
Mode Flow The F-4300's internal log memory can be saved up to 128MB, 26 million data
File Format .LG2 points.
Date Mar. 20/2020
Time 12:28:41
Interval 30sec
Data Log Logging
IMPORTANT NOTE
The logger must be configured in a specific order in order to function correctly:
1. Set the Log Site ID, Mode, File Format, Date, Time, and Interval to the desired option.
2. Under Data Log, select “Delete”
3. Under Data Log, select “Start”
4. Deploying the logger in any other order will compromise the settings you’ve chosen.

Log Site ID – Provide a number to the log site you’re creating. Can be any
--Data Logging-------
number between 00-99.
 Log Site ID 01
Mode Flow Mode – Define what is being logged. Options: Flow, Velocity.
File Format .LG2 Once option selected, press to store the setting. This setting cannot be
Date Mar. 20/2020 changed after a log was started. To change, first stop the log, then change the
Time 12:28:41 mode.
Interval 30sec File Format – Define how you will want the data presented when downloaded.
Data Log Logging Choose .LG2 when you will be looking at the log data with the ONICON Logger
Utility software. Choose .CSV when you will be loading the data directly into an
Excel spreadsheet for manipulation and graphing.
Date – Configure today’s date. Format: Month Day/Year.
Time – Configure the time. Format: hh:mm:ss. Range: 00:00:00-23:59:59.
Interval – Define how often the unit selected under Mode will log.
Options: 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, and 60 min.
At the fastest interval, 10 sec, the logger will last 8.5 years before it is full.
However, if you are curious about the % log used, it is available in the Messages
Menu accessible from the Run Screen by pressing the .
Although the logger storage capability is quite extensive, ONICON recommends
not using an interval more resolute than required, as downloading a large log file
could present data transfer problems and corrupted data.
Data Log – Stop, Start or Delete the log file.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You MUST Delete an old log and Start a new log AFTER having made chang-
es to Log Site ID, Mode, Date, Time and/or Interval for those changes to be
applied.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Changing any of the parameters in the Units/Mode menu will start a new
log. It is recommended that you Delete and start a new log after changing
any Units/Mode settings.

Retrieving Log File

--Data Logging-------
Plug a USB Flash Memory Drive into the USB Type-A output port on the panel of
 Log Site ID 01
the meter. The instrument display will show the data download icon until the log
Mode Flow file is transferred to the memory card. The USB flash drive may be removed when
File Format .LG2 the icon for download successful appears.
Date Mar. 20/2020
Time 12:28:41 Download file names will appear in this format:
Interval 30sec
Data Log Logging
F-4300__1A
MODEL TAG DOWNLOAD
Tag is set according to the Log Site ID entered in the instrument Data
Logging menu.
Download letter will be A for the first download from an instrument. B for the
second, then C etc. At the letter Z a - character will appear indicating that the
maximum number of downloads for that instrument are on the USB flash drive.
Older files can be erased or moved from the flash memory drive or a new
memory drive can be used.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Downloading files in .LG2 format will take approximately 35 seconds per
1% of internal log memory used.
Downloading files in .CSV format will take approximately 8 minutes per 1%
of internal log memory used.
Opening .LG2 Files

Install ONICON F-4300 Logger Utility on your PC or laptop. Select File/Open/
Instrument Log (.log) to open the log file from your USB flash drive. ONICON
F-4300 Logger Utility is available on ONICON’s website, https://www.onicon.
com/products/f-4300-series-clamp-on-ultrasonic-flow-meter/. Data can also be
converted to .CSV via ONICON F-4300 Logger Utility.
Opening .CSV Files

Use a datasheet program such as Microsoft Excel® to import data in a comma
delimited format. Use Excel to manipulate or graph data.

--Communication-----
Communications Menu Page
The communications menu provides the means to select the serial output of the
Protocol Modbus
meter, and the addressing and communication speed.
Address 001
BPS 9600 Protocol – Select the protocol for the serial communications.
Parity Even Options: OFF, MODBUS, BACnet
Stop Bits 1 DevID – Only available if BACnet was the selected Protocol. This is the Device ID
which must be unique for the device across the whole BACnet network.
Range: 0-4,194,302.
MAC Address – Only available if BACnet was the selected Protocol. This is the
RS485 bus address for the BACnet MS/TP communications.
Range: 0-127 for master devices, 128-254 for slave devices.
BPS – Baud Rate, or Bits Per Second. Defines the speed of communication on the
BUS. Must be the same for all devices on the BUS.
Options: 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800.
Special Functions Menu Page

--Special Functions-
Language – Select the language for the menus and displays.
 Language English Options: English, French, Spanish.
Analog Out 4-20mA
Analog Out – Defines the analog output type. Options: 4-20 mA, 0-5V.
Backlight High
Reset Totalizer NO Backlight – Raise or lower the brightness of the display backlight.
Neg. Totals NO Options: Off, High, Med, Low, Key Hi/Lo (Brightness goes to High after a keypress,
Rev. Flow OFF then Low after 1 minute of no button presses), Key High, Key Med, and Key Low
(Brightness goes to specified value after keypress, then OFF after 1 minute).
Capture Par NO
Capture WF NO Reset Totalizer – Select YES to reset totalizer. YES will flash two times after
Restore Defaults NO pressing to indicate the action was accepted.
New Password 0000 Neg. Totals – Selecting NO will cause the totalizer to ignore flow rates in the
negative direction. Only positive flows will accumulate the totalizer. Selecting YES
will cause negative flows to deduct from the totalizer. Totalizer values can achieve
a negative value if negative totals are greater than positive totals.
Rev.FLow - Select ON/ OFF to enable/ disable flow direction measurement.
Select INVERT to invert the sense of the flow measurement.
Capture Par - This function captures the programming parameters in the meter.
Select YES, then wait for INSRT USB to appear, then insert a USB drive into the
USB port to transfer the parameters. After Saving flashes, DONE will appear on
the screen, meaning it it safe to remove the USB.
Capture WF - This function captures the ultrasonic signal so that it can be
evaluated by ONICON. Contact ONICON for the instructions.
Restore Defaults – Selecting YES will cause all of the programming settings to
revert to the factory default. These defaults are different than the programming
ONICON performed at the factory before the meter was shipped.
New Password – This function allows a new password to be set. This password
protects the programming menu access from the Main Display. The default value
is 0000. Range: 0000-9999. Do not lose the password if changed, in case you
need to return to the programming menu at a later date.

Simulation Menu Page

--Simulation--------
The simulation menu page is used to generate flow rates independent of the
 Test Actual
actual measurement in the system, in order to test output signals.
Flow 250USG/m
Any simulated flow rate is only active while the Simulation Menu is open. Once
4-20mA Flow 5.60mA
the menu is exited, the flow rate and output signal behavior will return to that
Relays 1 23456
actually measured by the meter.
Test – This function defines how the simulation mode will be tested.
Options: Actual, Maximum, Minimum.
When Actual is selected, any flow rate which is currently present will be displayed
on the screen, and the outputs associated with that flow rate is also displayed.
Alternatively, you can move the cursor to the Flow option, press to enter the
option, and then set a flow rate manually. After is pressed, the analog output
and pulse outputs will be driven by the set flow rate.
When Maximum is selected, the flow rate will be driven to the 20 mA/5V value
configured in the Calibration Menu Page.
When Minimum is selected, the flow rate will be driven to the 4 mA/0V value
configured in the Calibration Menu Page.
Configuration Menu Page

--Configuration-----
The configuration menu page stores the serial number and electronics
Serial# 12345
information for the F-4300. All of the values in this menu are read-only.
Utility 1.26.0.5
Transit Time 1.38.1 Serial # - Serial number of the F-4300. This value is also present on the outside of
CommBoard 1.18.0 the enclosure, and inside the door.
Relays 2 Utility – Revision of the utility card. The utility card is the vertical card on the left
Analog Out 1 hand side of the chassis. It connects to the LCD display, and has the analog and
pulse outputs on it.
Transit Time – Revision of the transit time card. The Transit time card is the
topmost horizontal card, with the two connectors attached to the Triax cable.
CommBoard ––Revision of the communications card.
Relays – Lists the number of pulse outputs present on the meter. This should
always be 2.
Analog Out – Lists the number of analog outputs present on the meter. This
should always be 1.

SECTION 5.0 BACNET MS/TP

BACnet MS/TP, serial interface connections are connected at the RS485 card’s terminal block.
Transceiver: 2-wire, half-duplex
BACnet® address (MAC address) range: 1 - 247 (Default: 017)
Device Instance: Baud rate: 0 - 4,194,302 (Default: 57017)
9600, 19200, 38400 or 76800
(Default: 38400)
Termination: 120 ohms or none
(Default: none)
Jumper JP1 position 1 + 2 = OFF
Jumper JP1 position 2 + 3 = ON
Biasing: None
Flow control: None
RS485 Output Card with Jumper JP1

5.1 BACNET PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
Application Software Version: 1.26.2.14
Firmware Revision: 001.023.0
BACnet Protocol Revision: 10
BACnet Standardized Device Profile (Annex L):

X BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks Supported (Annex K):
DS-RP-B DS-WP-B DM-DDB-B DM-DCC-B DM-UTC-B
DS-RPM-B DS-WPM-B DM-DOB-B DM-TS-B
Segmentation Capability: Not supported

Standard Object Types Supported: (See Tables 1 – 8 on the following pages for optional & writable properties)
All objects:
• CreateObject Service: Not supported
• DeleteObject Service: Not supported
Data Link Layer Options:
X MS/TP master (Clause 9), baud rate(s): 9600, 19200, 38400 & 76800
Device Address Binding:
Is static device binding supported Yes X No
Networking Options: Not supported
Character Sets Supported:
X ISO 10646 (UTF-8)
Gateway Options: Not supported
Network Security Options:
X Non-secure Device – is capable of operating without BACnet Network Security

5.1 BACNET PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION CONFORMANCE STATEMENT (CONTINUED)

Table 1.
Device Object
Property Default Value Writable Comment
Object Identifier 57017 Yes 0 – 4,194,303
Object Name F-4300-XXXXXX Yes X = serial number
Object Type Device No
System Status Operational No
Vendor Name ONICON Inc. No
Vendor Identifier 206 No
Model Name F-4300 No
Firmware Revision 001.023.000 No
Application Software Version 001.023.000 No
(device, 1), (analog input,
1 – 4), (analog value, 1 – 4),
Object List No
(binary value, 1 – 3), (multi-
state value, 1)
Max ADPU Length 480 No
Segmentation Supported No Segmentation No
APDU Timeout 6000 Yes
# of ADPU Retries 3 Yes
Device Address Binding {} No
Database Revision 1 No
Property list No
Optional Properties Supported
Description Customer Description Yes 32 char. Max.
Local Time Device current time Yes
Location Customer location Yes 32 char. Max.
Local Date Device current date Yes
UTC Offset -300 Yes
Daylight Savings Status False Yes
Max Master 127 Yes
Max Info Frames 1 No

Table 2.
Analog Input
Object Identifier Analog Input 1 – 10 No
Object Name Various Yes
Object Type Analog input No
Present Value Real No See note 1.
Status Flags F, F, F, F No
Event State Normal No
Reliability No-fault detected No
Out of Service FALSE No
Units Various No
Property List No
Description Analog-input #, Name Yes
Note 1. This property is commandable when the OUT_OF_SERVICE is true.
Table 2a.
Object Identifier Object Name Description

Ai 1 Velocity Reading Velocity at the meter
Ai 2 Flow Rate Volume flow rate at the meter
Ai 3 Sonic Velocity Speed of sound through the liquid
Ai 4 Signal Strength Flow transducer signal strength
Table 3.
Analog Value
Object Identifier Analog Value 1 through 24 No
Present Value Real No
Units Various No
Property List No
Description Analog-value #, Name Yes
{NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL,
NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL,
Priority Array No
NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL}
Relinquish Default No

Table 3a.

AV 1 Volume Total Total flow volume
AV 2 Logging Used Log memory used
AV 3 Previous Day Avg. Flow Average flow rate for previous day
AV 4 Previous Day Volume Volume total for previous day
Table 4.
Binary Value
Object Identifier Binary Value 1 – 9 No
Present Value 0 Yes
Property List No
Description Binary-Value #, Name Yes
Inactive Text Various No
Active Text Various No
{NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL,
Priority Array Yes
NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL}
Relinquish Default Yes
Table 4a.

BV 1 Reset Volume Total Reset volume total
BV 2 Relay 1 State Indicates current state of relay 1
BV 3 Relay 2 State Indicates current state of relay 2

Table 5.
Multi-state Value
Object Identifier Multi-state Value 1 No
Present Value 0 No
Number of States Varies No
Property List No
None
Table 5a.

Indicates flow sensor status
0 – sensor good
1 – low signal
2 – sensor open
MSV 1 Flow Sensor Status
3 – sensor short
4 – sensor check calibration
5 – sensor relay fault
6 – sensor system fault

SECTION 6.0: MODBUS

MODBUS serial interface connections are connected at the RS485 or TCP/IP card’s terminal block.
6.1 MODBUS RTU RS485

Transceiver: 2-wire, half-duplex
Data format: 8 Data Bits, 1 or 2 Stop Bits (Default: 1 Stop Bits)
Parity: None, Odd, or Even (Default: Even)
MODBUS MAC address (device address) range: 1 - 255 (Default: 017)
Baud rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, or 76800 (Default: 38400)
Termination: 120 ohms or none (Default: none)
Jumper JP1 position 1 + 2 = OFF
Jumper JP1 position 2 + 3 = ON
Biasing: None
Flow control: None
RS485 Output Terminal Block RS485 Output Card with Jumper JP1
6.2 MODBUS TCP/IP

Transceiver: 10/100 Base-TX and RJ45 connector
Port: 502
Parity: None
MODBUS MAC Address range: 1-255 (Default: 017)
Baud rate: 38400
IP Address: 192.168.255.1
Mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1

6.2.1 IP Address Setting (IPv4)

Changing the IP address of the F-4300 requires the use of a PC with an Ethernet card and an available port. The default IP
configuration of the F-4300 is as follows:
IP Address 192.168.255.1
Mask 255.255.0.0
Gateway 192.168.0.1
The interface shown above is used to configure the IP settings on the F-4300. The Login Password is admin (case sensitive).
Press Submit after entering the password, and the following page appears:
To change these IP address settings:

• Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on the TCP/IP card
• Change the adapter settings in your PC as shown:
Next, open a web browser, and navigate to IP address 192.168.255.1. The following page will appear:

6.2.1 IP Address Setting (IPv4) (Continued)

The interface shown above is used to configure the IP settings on the F-4300. The Login Password is admin (case
sensitive). Press Submit after entering the password, and the following page appears:
Seven pages are available from the main menu:

Home – The page you currently see. This page is not used to configure the IP address.
Port1 – Not used.
Network – This page allows you to change the IP address settings.
Filter – Not used.
Monitor – Not used.
Password – This page can be used to change the password from the default admin.
Logout – Press this button to logout of the F-4300 IP configurator.
Press the Network button to arrive at the following page:
Within the IP Address Selection section, you can configure the IP settings for the F-4300’s MODBUS communications.
Address Type – Choose between Static IP, and DHCP. The Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway will
become un-editable if DHCP is selected.
After the configuration has been updated, press the Update Settings button to save the changes. Document the
configuration chosen. After pressing the update button, if you need to access these settings again, you must go back into
your PC’s IP setting page and change the IP address and subnet to match the network the F-4300 is set for.
After you are done making configuration changes, you are ready to connect the F-4300 to the MODBUS TCP/IP network.

6.2.2 IP Address Setting (IPv6)

The default meter IPv6 address is shown in the field highlighted in yellow below. This section is part of the web browser
interface Network tab. Use the field outlined in red below to enter a new IPv6 address for the meter.
Press Update Settings button to save the change.
6.3 UNITS AND FUNCTIONS
Engineering Units Abbreviation Engineering Units Abbreviation

Volume Rate (Flow) Volume Total
Gallons per minute GPM Gallons Gal
Cubic meters per hour m /hr
3
Liters Liters
Cubic feet per minute ft /min
3
Cubic Feet ft3
Liters per second L/s Cubic Meters m3
Liters per minute L/m
Velocity (Flow velocity, Fluid speed of sound)
Feet per second ft/s
Meters per second m/s
Function Codes Supported:

01 - Read Coil(s)
02 - Read Discreet Input(s)
04 - Read Input Register(s)
05 - Write Single Coil
06 - Write Single Register
15 - Write Multiple Coils
16 - Write Multiple Registers
17 - Report Slave ID

6.4 MODBUS MEMORY MAP
Register Register Over

Description Data Range Read/Write Comments
Address Type Range
Reset Volume Turn coil ON (1) to reset total. Turn
1 Coil NA NA Read/Write
Total coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Reset User Turn coil ON (1) to reset total. Turn
Energy Mode 1 coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Energy Mode 2 coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Reset User
Turn coil ON (1) to reset total. Turn
4 Volume Single Coil NA NA Read/Write
coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Mode
Volume Mode 1 coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Volume Mode 2 coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Reset Aux Input Turn coil ON (1) to reset total. Turn
Count 1 coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Count All coil to OFF (0)once reset is complete.
Turn coil ON (1) to latch Pulse/
Relay # 1 closed. Turn coil to OFF
(0) to latch Pulse/Relay # 1 open.
8 Aux Output 1 Coil NA NA Read/Write
Pulse/Relay # 1 must have been
programmed for "MODBUS Coil" in
the commissioning menu.

6.4 MODBUS MEMORY MAP (CONTINUED)
Register Data Over Read/

Description Register Type Comments
Address Range Range Write
Pulse/Relay
Read 1-Indicates Pulse/Relay #1 is ON (Closed)
10001 Output 1 Discreet Input 1-2 NA
Only 2-Indicates Pulse/Relay #2 is OFF (Open)
Status
Pulse/Relay
Status
Pulse/Relay
Status
Pulse/Relay
Status
Pulse/Relay
Status
Pulse/Relay
Status

Register Address Description Register Type Register Type Comments

Floating Point
30001 Flow Velocity - ft/s Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30002 Flow Velocity - ft/s Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30003 Flow Velocity - m/s Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30004 Flow Velocity - m/s Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Flow Rate - GPM Floating Point
30101 Input Register
(USG/min) Register (1 of 2)
Flow Rate - GPM Floating Point
(USG/min) Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30103 Flow Rate - L/sec Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30104 Flow Rate - L/ssec Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30105 Flow Rate - ft³/min Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30106 Flow Rate - ft³/min Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30107 Flow Rate - m³/hr Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30108 Flow Rate - m³/hr Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30109 Flow Rate - USG/sec Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30110 Flow Rate - USG/sec Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30111 Flow Rate - USG/hr Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30112 Flow Rate - USG/hr Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30113 Flow Rate - USG/day Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30114 Flow Rate - USG/day Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30115 Flow Rate - ft³/s Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30116 Flow Rate - ft³/s Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30117 Flow Rate - ft³/hr Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30118 Flow Rate - ft³/hr Input Register
Register (2 of 2)


Floating Point
30119 Flow Rate - ft³/day Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30120 Flow Rate - ft³/day Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30121 Flow Rate - USMG/sec Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30122 Flow Rate - USMG/sec Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30123 Flow Rate - USMG/min Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30124 Flow Rate - USMG/min Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30125 Flow Rate - USMG/hr Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30126 Flow Rate - USMG/hr Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30127 Flow Rate - USMG/day Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30128 Flow Rate - USMG/day Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30129 Flow Rate - L/min Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30130 Flow Rate - L/min Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Last 24 Hour Average Flow Floating Point
Rate - GPM (USG/min) Register (1 of 2)
Rate - GPM (USG/min) Register (2 of 2)
Rate - L/sec Register (1 of 2)
Rate - L/ssec Register (2 of 2)
Rate - ft³/min Register (1 of 2)
Rate - ft³/min Register (2 of 2)
Rate - m³/hr Register (1 of 2)
Rate - m³/hr Register (2 of 2)
Rate - USG/sec Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USG/sec Register (2 of 2)


Rate - USG/hr Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USG/hr Register (2 of 2)
Rate - USG/day Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USG/day Register (2 of 2)
Rate - ft³/s Register (1 of 2)
Rate - ft³/s Register (2 of 2)
Rate - ft³/hr Register (1 of 2)
Rate - ft³/hr Register (2 of 2)
Rate - ft³/day Register (1 of 2)
Rate - ft³/day Register (2 of 2)
30151 Input Register USMG = US Million Gallons
Rate - USMG/sec Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USMG/sec Register (2 of 2)
Rate - USMG/min Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USMG/min Register (2 of 2)
Rate - USMG/hr Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USMG/hr Register (2 of 2)
Rate - USMG/day Register (1 of 2)
Rate - USMG/day Register (2 of 2)
Rate - L/min Register (1 of 2)
Rate - L/min Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30301 Volume Total - Gallons Input Register Single mode for Onicon
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30302 Volume Total - Gallons Input Register
Register (2 of 2)


Floating Point
30303 Volume Total - Liters Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30304 Volume Total - Liters Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30305 Volume Total - ft³ Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30306 Volume Total - ft³ Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
Floating Point
30307 Volume Total - m³ Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30308 Volume Total - m³ Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
30901 Signal Strength - % Input Register Integer 0-100
Sensor A Echo Confidence
30902 Input Register Integer 0-100
-%
Sensor B Echo Confidence
30903 Input Register Integer 0-100
-%
Floating Point Resolution to tenths of an
30902 Run Hours Input Register
Register (1 of 2) hour?
Floating Point Resolution to tenths of an
39003 Run Hours Input Register
Register (2 of 2) hour?
Adjusted Speed of Sound Floating Point
- ft/sec Register (1 of 2)
- ft/sec Register (2 of 2)
- m/sec Register (1 of 2)
- m/sec Register (2 of 2)
Sensor Good
Sensor Echo Too Close
Sensor Echo Loss
Sensor Open
Sensor Short
30923 Sensor A Status Input Register Index (0-9)
Sensor Check Calib
Sensor Relay Fault
Sensor System Fault
Sensor Check Sensor (PSL)
Sensor Not Tracking (PSL)


Sensor Good
Sensor Echo Too Close
Sensor Echo Loss
Sensor Open
Sensor Short
30922 Sensor B Status Input Register Index (0-9)
Sensor Check Calib
Sensor Relay Fault
Sensor System Fault
Sensor Check Sensor (PSL)
Sensor Not Tracking (PSL)
Stopped
30925 Logging Status Input Register Index (0-2) Active
Full
Floating Point
30926 Logging Used Input Register
Register (1 of 2)
Floating Point
30927 Logging Used Input Register
Register (2 of 2)
ft/s
30947 Velocity Units Input Register Index (0 to 1) m/s
(ONICON Only)
GPM
L/s
30948 Flow Units Input Register Index (0 to 3) ft3/m
m3/h
(ONICON Only)
Feet
Inches
30949 Linear Units Input Register Index (0 to 3)
Millimeters
Meters
Cubic Feet
US Gallons
US Million Gallons
Imperial Gallons
30950 Volume Units Input Register Index (0 to 7)
Imperial Million Gallons
Cubic Meters
Litre
Barrel
Second
Minute
30951 Time Units Input Register Index (0 to 3)
Hour
Day


40001 Dampening - % Holding Register Integer 0-100
Floating Point
40002 Min Flow (Cutoff) Holding Register Units match those programmed in meter
(1 of 2)
Floating Point
40003 Min Flow (Cutoff) Holding Register Units match those programmed in meter
(2 of 2)
40004 Signal Cutoff - % Holding Register Integer 0-100
40005 LOE Time Holding Register Integer 0-99
6.5 REPORT SLAVE ID FUNCTION CODE

The MODBUS implementation of the F-4300 supports the use of function code 17, Report Slave ID.
When a message is sent to the F-4300 requesting to report the slave ID, the following information is returned after
converting the HEX meter response to ASCII:
“Transit-Time Flowmeter - XXXXXX” where XXXXXX = the serial number of the F-4300 being polled.

SECTION 7.0: COMMISSIONING

Please read all installation instructions carefully before proceeding. Wiring diagrams are located in an earlier section
of this manual. Use the meter certificate of calibration to verify that the specified installation & operating parameters
match the actual conditions at the location where the meter is installed. A worksheet for checking off these steps and
recording measured values is located in section 7.3.
7.1 HELPFUL HINTS FOR START-UP AND COMMISSIONING

Please read these helpful hints before proceeding with the commissioning procedure on the next page.
1. ONICON flow meters are individually calibrated for a particular application. Be sure to verify the pipe size and location.
2. The ultrasonic flow sensing systems will not work with an empty pipe.
3. When measuring analog output signals, remember that current (mA) must be measured in series, while voltage is
measured in parallel. If the 4-20 mA signal is already connected to a control system, you must break the connection and
measure the signal in series.
7.2 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE

Please read the entire procedure before proceeding. A worksheet for checking off the following steps and recording
measured values provided in Section 7.3.
1. Confirm that the flow meter is Confirm that the installation location is removed from any sources of strong
being installed in accordance electrical interference and that the enclosure is mounted on a vibration-free
with Sections 1.7 and 3.3 of surface.
this manual. Confirm that the transducer signal cables are run in dedicated conduit without
other signal or power cables.
2. Confirm flow meter location. Confirm adequate straight pipe run to achieve desired results. Is the meter
located in the correct location as required by the plans? Compare actual
straight pipe upstream and downstream of the meter location to recommended
distances identified in this manual. Contact ONICON to discuss specifics of
your application. If straight pipe run is very short, consult ONICON PRIOR to
commissioning the meter.
3. Confirm pipe size. Confirm that the meter is tagged for the pipe size in which it is installed. When
in doubt, measure the circumference of the pipe. Pipe O.D. = (circumference /
3.14) – (insulation thickness x 2).
4. Verify the type of fluid used in Confirm that the fluid specified on the flow meter certificate of calibration
the piping system. matches the fluid flowing in the piping system.
5. Confirm control system Confirm that the control system input points are properly configured for the
programming. analog output range, pulse scale factor and/or relay output function identified
on the calibration certificate & meter tag.
6. Confirm connection to the Confirm that the flow meter serial number matches the ONICON display or BTU
correct ONICON display or meter serial number (when ordered together).
BTU meter (if ordered).
7. Verify output signal wiring. Verify that the wiring is correct as shown in this manual and/or the additional
wiring diagram provided with the ONICON display or BTU meter. If in doubt,
contact ONICON for assistance before proceeding further.
8. Confirm correct supply Verify that the supply voltage is within specified limits. The F-4300 could have
voltage. been ordered with a low voltage or high voltage board.
The following steps require flow in the pipe. Flow signal readings should be taken while holding the flow rate constant,
if possible. Otherwise, take the various output readings as quickly as possible.

7.2 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE (Continued)
9. Record the information shown Record readings shown for: Flow rate and Flow total
on the flow meter display.
10. Measure and record analog or Refer to flow meter wiring diagram for the various outputs based on your
pulse outputs. particular installation. Use the following formulas to calculate flow rate from
measured analog signals:
Current Output: GPM = (measured current in mA - 4) X Full Scale Analog Flow Rate
16
or,
Scaled Relay Output: GPM = measured voltage X Full Scale Analog Flow Rate
5
Each contact closure = unit volume identified as “Scale Factor.” (Measure and
record time interval between contact closures.)
11. Compare various output Compare the flow rate calculated in step 10 to meter display and to the flow
signals to each other and to rate indicated by the control system. Refer to the troubleshooting section of this
the flow rate displayed by the manual when readings are inconsistent.
control system.
End of standard commissioning.
7.3 COMMISSIONING WORKSHEET

Please read all installation instructions carefully prior to proceeding with these steps. Use the following worksheet for
checking off the commissioning steps and recording measured values. The following steps require flow in the pipe. Flow
signal readings should be taken while holding the flow rate constant, if possible. Otherwise, take the various output
readings as quickly as possible.
STEP TEST/MEASUREMENT S/N: S/N: S/N: S/N:
1. Site selection/
location OK:
2. Straight run OK:
3. Measured pipe size:
4. Record fluid type:
5. Control system
programming OK:
6. Record BTU meter /
display S/N:
7. Signal & transducer
wiring Ok:
8. Record measured
supply voltage:
9. Record the Rate ___________ Rate ___________ Rate ___________ Rate ___________
displayed data: Total __________ Total __________ Total __________ Total __________
Signal Strength Signal Strength Signal Strength Signal Strength
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
10. Analog or pulse ___________mA ___________mA ___________mA ___________mA
output(s) __________VDC __________VDC __________VDC __________VDC
4-20 mA signal: _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________
Scaled output interval: __________GPM __________GPM __________GPM __________GPM
Calculated flow rate:
11. Flow rate displayed __________GPM __________GPM __________GPM __________GPM
by control system.

SECTION 8.0: TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES: CORRECTIVE ACTION:
METER READING WHEN THERE IS NO FLOW?

Erratic measurement (set • Set Calibration / Damping to 5% with zero flow use Setup / Tare function.
damping to 0% to check) due • Ensure triax cable shield is properly connected to ground.
to electrical noise or poor • Ensure correct power input ground connection.
signal quality. • Double-check sensor separation distance and contact ONICON for further
assistance.
• Adjust Calibration Menu / Min Flow setting.
Variable speed drive • Follow drive manufacturers wiring and grounding instructions.
interference • Relocate flow meter electronics, sensor and wiring away from VSD.
Sensor cable connections • Refer to connections diagram. Disconnect and reconnect sensor cables ensuring
incorrect or loose that cable is properly inserted into terminals and tightened.
METER READING LOWER THAN EXPECTED?
Calibration Error • Review calibration menu. Pipe dimensions and fluid selection/fluid velocity.
Lower flow rate than expected • Investigate pump/valves. Compare velocity with alternate instrument.
Erratic measurement (set • Ensure triax cable sensor shield is properly grounded.
damping to 0% to check) due • Ensure correct power input ground connection.
to electrical noise or poor • Double-check sensor separation distance and contact ONICON for further
signal quality. assistance.
NO ECHO INDICATION ICON: NO ECHO
Sensor Connections • Ensure triax cable sensor shield is properly grounded.
• Ensure triax cable is connected to transducers.
Sensors not mounted to pipe • Apply coupling compound and mount sensors to pipe with proper sensor spacing.
or mounted improperly
Empty pipe or partially filled • Pipe must be fluid filled and acoustically transparent in order to obtain echoes.
Coupling compound washed • Remount sensor.
out, or sensor loose on pipe. • Use acoustic coupling compound ultrasonic couplant.
METER READING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED?
Calibration Error • Review calibration menu. Pipe dimensions and fluid selection/fluid velocity.
Higher flow rate than expected • Investigate pump/valves. Compare velocity with alternate instrument.
Erratic measurement (set • Ensure triax cable sensor shield is properly grounded.
damping to 0% to check) due • Ensure correct power input ground connection.
to electrical noise or poor • Double-check sensor separation distance and contact ONICON for further
signal quality. assistance.
Pipe not full • Verify pipe is full by mounting sensors at top of pipe and check echo icon. No echo
if pipe is not full.

APPENDIX A - SPEED OF SOUND IN PURE WATER TABLE (IMPERIAL UNITS)

Sonic Velocity Rela�ve to Temperature of Pure Water
Temp °F Temp °C Velocity �/s Temp °F Temp °C Velocity �/s Temp °F Temp °C Velocity �/s
0.0 -17.8 4240 100.0 37.8 5003 200.0 93.3 5080
2.0 -16.7 4267 102.0 38.9 5010 202.0 94.4 5077
4.0 -15.6 4293 104.0 40.0 5016 204.0 95.6 5075
6.0 -14.4 4319 106.0 41.1 5022 206.0 96.7 5077
8.0 -13.3 4344 108.0 42.2 5028 208.0 97.8 5069
10.0 -12.2 4368 110.0 43.3 5033 210.0 98.9 5066
12.0 11.0 4392 112.0 44.4 5038 212.0 100.0 5063
14.0 10.0 4416 114.0 45.6 5043 214.0 101.1 5059
16.0 -8.9 4438 116.0 46.7 5048 216.0 102.2 5056
18.0 -7.8 4460 118.0 47.8 5052 218.0 103.3 5052
20.0 -6.7 4482 120.0 48.9 5057 220.0 104.4 5049
22.0 -5.6 4503 122.0 50.0 5061 222.0 105.6 5045
24.0 -4.4 4524 124.0 51.1 5065 224.0 106.7 5041
26.8 -3.3 4544 126.0 52.2 5068 226.0 107.8 5037
28.0 -2.2 4563 128.0 53.3 5072 228.0 108.9 5033
30.0 -1.1 4582 130.0 54.4 5075 230.0 110.0 5029
32.0 0.0 4601 132.0 55.6 5078 232.0 111.1 5024
34.0 1.1 4619 134.0 56.7 5081 234.0 112.2 5020
36.0 2.2 4637 136.0 57.8 5084 236.0 113.3 5015
38.0 3.3 4654 138.0 58.9 5086 238.0 114.4 5011
40.0 4.4 4671 140.0 60.0 5089 240.0 115.6 5006
42.0 5.6 4687 142.0 61.1 5091 242.0 116.7 5001
44.0 6.7 4703 144.0 62.2 5093 244.0 117.8 4996
46.0 7.8 4719 146.0 63.3 5094 246.0 118.9 4991
48.0 8.9 4734 148.0 64.4 5096 248.0 120.0 4986
50.0 10.0 4748 150.0 65.6 5097 250.0 121.1 4981
52.0 11.1 4763 152.0 66.7 5098 260.0 126.7 4944
54.0 12.2 4776 154.0 67.8 5099 270.0 132.2 4911
56.0 13.3 4790 156.0 68.9 5100 280.0 137.8 4879
58.0 14.4 4803 158.0 70.0 5101 290.0 143.3 4843
60.0 .15.56 4816 160.0 71.1 5102 300.0 148.9 4806
62.0 16.7 4828 162.0 72.2 5102 310.0 154.4 4767
64.0 17.9 4840 164.0 73.3 5102 320.0 160.0 4724
66.0 18.9 4852 166.0 74.4 5102 330.0 165.6 4678
68.0 20.0 4863 168.0 75.6 5102 340.0 171.1 4633
70.0 21.1 4874 170.0 76.7 5102 350.0 176.7 4587
72.0 22.2 4885 172.0 77.8 5101 360.0 182.2 4537
74.0 23.3 4895 174.0 78.9 5101 370.0 187.8 4488
76.0 24.4 4905 176.0 80.0 5100 380.0 193.3 4439
78.0 25.6 4915 178.0 81.1 5099 390.0 198.9 4386
80.0 26.7 4925 180.0 82.2 5098 400.0 204.4 4331
82.0 27.8 4934 182.0 83.3 5097 410.0 210.0 4272
84.0 28.9 4943 184.0 84.4 5096 420.0 215.6 4209
86.0 30.0 4951 186.0 85.6 5094 430.0 221.1 4147
88.0 31.1 4959 188.0 86.7 5093 440.0 226.7 4081
90.0 32.2 4967 190.0 87.8 5091 450.0 232.2 4003
92.0 33.3 4975 192.0 88.9 5089 460.0 237.8 3937
94.0 34.4 4983 194.0 90.0 5087 470.0 243.3 3871
96.0 35.6 4990 196.0 91.1 5085 480.0 248.9 3806
98.0 36.7 4997 198.0 92.2 5082 490.0 254.4 3740

APPENDIX B - SPEED OF SOUND IN PURE WATER TABLE (SI UNITS)

Sonic Velocity Relative to Temperature of Pure Water
Temperature Velocity Temperature Velocity Temperature Velocity
°F °C m/s °F °C m/s °F °C m/s
0.0 -17.8 1292.45 100.0 37.8 1525.03 200.0 93.3 1548.38
2.0 -16.67 1300.64 102.0 38.9 1526.99 202.0 94.4 1547.60
4.0 -15.55 1308.63 104.0 40.0 1528.86 204.0 95.6 1546.78
6.0 -14.44 1316.44 106.0 41.1 1530.67 206.0 96.7 1547.60
8.0 -13.33 1324.06 108.0 42.2 1532.4 208.0 97.8 1545.02
10.0 -12.22 1331.50 110.0 43.3 1534.06 210.0 98.9 1544.08
12.0 -11.00 1338.77 112.0 44.4 1535.64 212.0 100.0 1543.11
14.0 -10.0 1345.86 114.0 45.6 1537.16 214.0 101.1 1542.10
16.0 -8.89 1352.78 116.0 46.7 1538.61 216.0 102.2 1541.05
18.0 -7.78 1359.53 118.0 47.8 1539.99 218.0 103.3 1539.97
20.0 -6.67 1366.12 120.0 48.9 1541.30 220.0 104.4 1538.85
22.0 -5.56 1372.55 122.0 50.0 1542.55 222.0 105.6 1537.70
24.0 -4.44 1378.82 124.0 51.1 1543.74 224.0 106.7 1536.51
26.8 -3.33 1384.94 126.0 52.2 1544.86 226.0 107.8 1535.29
28.0 -2.22 1390.90 128.0 53.3 1545.91 228.0 108.9 1534.03
30.0 -1.11 1396.72 130.0 54.4 1546.91 230.0 110.0 1532.74
32.0 0.0 1402.39 132.0 55.6 1547.84 232.0 111.1 1531.42
34.0 1.11 1407.91 134.0 56.7 1548.72 234.0 112.2 1530.06
36.0 2.22 1413.30 136.0 57.8 1549.53 236.0 113.3 1528.67
38.0 3.33 1418.55 138.0 58.9 1550.29 238.0 114.4 1527.26
40.0 4.44 1423.66 140.0 60.0 1550.99 240.0 115.6 1525.81
42.0 5.56 1428.64 142.0 61.1 1551.63 242.0 116.7 1524.33
44.0 6.67 1433.48 144.0 62.2 1552.21 244.0 117.8 1522.83
46.0 7.78 1438.20 146.0 63.3 1552.74 246.0 118.9 1521.29
48.0 8.89 1442.80 148.0 64.4 1553.22 248.0 120.0 1519.73
50.0 10.0 1447.27 150.0 65.6 1553.64 250.0 121.1 1518.14
52.0 11.11 1451.62 152.0 66.7 1554.01 260.0 126.7 1507.00
54.0 12.22 1455.85 154.0 67.8 1554.32 270.0 132.2 1497.00
56.0 13.33 1459.97 156.0 68.9 1554.59 280.0 137.8 1487.00
58.0 14.44 1463.97 158.0 70.0 1554.80 290.0 143.3 1476.00
60.0 .15.56 1467.86 160.0 71.1 1554.98 300.0 148.9 1465.00
62.0 16.67 1471.64 162.0 72.2 1555.07 310.0 154.4 1453.00
64.0 17.89 1475.31 164.0 73.3 1555.13 320.0 160.0 1440.00
66.0 18.89 1478.88 166.0 74.4 1555.15 330.0 165.6 1426.00
68.0 20.0 1482.34 168.0 75.6 1555.11 340.0 171.1 1412.00
70.0 21.1 1485.70 170.0 76.7 1555.03 350.0 176.7 1398.00
72.0 22.2 1488.96 172.0 77.8 1554.90 360.0 182.2 1383.00
74.0 23.3 1492.13 174.0 78.9 1554.72 370.0 187.8 1368.00
76.0 24.4 1495.19 176.0 80.0 1554.49 380.0 193.3 1353.00
78.0 25.6 1498.16 178.0 81.1 1554.22 390.0 198.9 1337.00
80.0 26.7 1501.04 180.0 82.2 1553.91 400.0 204.4 1320.00
82.0 27.8 1503.82 182.0 83.3 1553.55 410.0 210.0 1302.00
84.0 28.9 1506.52 184.0 84.4 1553.14 420.0 215.6 1283.00
86.0 30.0 1509.13 186.0 85.6 1552.70 430.0 221.1 1264.00
88.0 31.1 1511.65 188.0 86.7 1552.21 440.0 226.7 1244.00
90.0 32.2 1514.08 190.0 87.8 1551.67 450.0 232.2 1220.00
92.0 33.3 1516.44 192.0 88.9 1551.10 460.0 237.8 1200.00
94.0 34.4 1518.70 194.0 90.0 1550.48 470.0 243.3 1180.00
96.0 35.6 1520.89 196.0 91.1 1549.82 480.0 248.9 1160.00
98.0 36.7 1523.00 198.0 92.2 1549.12 490.0 254.4 1140.00

APPENDIX C - SPEED OF SOUND IN GLYCOL WATER TABLE

GLYCOL TYPE PERCENT GLYCOL SPEED OF SOUND (ft/s) SPEED OF SOUND (m/s)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 10 5052 1540

ETHYLENE GLYCOL 10 5013 1528

APPENDIX D - PIPE CHARTS
IMPORTANT NOTE
Not all pipe types allowed in programming have charts below. Pipe dimensions will need to be acquired from pipe
PIPE CHARTS
markings or the pipe manufacturer in such cases.
Carbon Steel & PVC Pipe
PIPE
Pipe
CHARTS
Pipe
Standard
Schedule 40
Extra Heavy
Schedule 80
Dbl. Extra
Heavy Schedule 10 Schedule 20 Schedule 30 Schedule 40
Size O.D. I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL
Carbon
½
Steel.622
.840
& PVC Pipe.546
.109 .147 .252 .294 .622 .109
¼ 1.050 .824 .113
Standard .742 .154
Extra Heavy .434 .308
Dbl. Extra .824 .113
Pipe
1 Pipe
1.315 Schedule.133
1.049 40 Schedule.180
.957 79 .599 Heavy.358 Schedule 10 Schedule 20 Schedule 30 1Schedule
.049 .140
33
1¼
Size 1.660
O.D. 1.380
I.D. .140
WALL 1.278
I.D. . 191
WALL .I.D.
896 .382
WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL 1I.D.
.380 .140
WALL
1½
½ 1.900
.840 1.610
.622 .145
.109 1.500
.546 ..147
200 1.252
.100 .400
.294 1.622
.610 .145
.109
¼2 2.375
1.050 2.067
.824 .154
.113 1.939
.742 ..154
218 1.434
.503 .436
.308 2.824
.067 .154
.113
2½1 2.875
1.315 2.469
1.049 .203
.133 2.323
.957 .1 2796 1..579791 558
.3 2 2.0
1 44
69 23
.1 03
1¼3 3.500
1.660 3.068
1.380 .216
.140 2.900
1.278 .1 39
010 2..839060 68
.3 02
0 3.3
1 08
608 24
.1 10
6
3½
1½ 4.000
1.900 3.548
1.610 .226
.145 3.364
1.500 .2 30
108 2.1
1 7020
8 60
.4 306 3.6
1 51408 24
.1 25
6
4
2 4.500
2.375 4.026
2.067 .237
.154 3.826
1.939 .323
178 3
1.1
5502
3 .6
47346 4
2.02 667 .2
1357
4
2½5 5.563
2.875 5.047
2.469 .258
.203 4.813
2.323 .2 3765 4.7
1 0761
3 752
.5 0 5.4
2 06497 .2053
8
6
3 6.625
3.500 6.065
3.068 .280
.216 5.761
2.900 .433
020 4
2.8
3907
0 .8
66040 6
3.065 8 .2810
6
3½8 8.625
4.000 7.981
3.548 .322
.226 7.625
3.364 ..500
318 6.875
2.728 .8
67356 8.125 .250 8.071 .277 7.5
3 94881 326
.2 2
10
4 10.750
4.500 10.020
4.026 .365
.237 9.750
3.826 .500
. 337 8.750
3.152 1.
.607040 10.250 .250 10.136 .307 140..002260 .3
2635
7
12
5 12.750
5.563 12.000
5.047 .375
.258 11.750
4.813 .500
. 375 10.750
4.063 1.
.705000 12.250 .250 12.090 .330 151..094378 45
.2 08
6
164 16.625
4.000 16.065
3.250 .375
.280 15.761
3.000 .540
302 4.897 .864 13.500 .250 13.376 .312 13.250 .375 13.124
6.065 .438
.280
186 18.625
6.000 17.981
5.250 .375
.322 17.625
5.000 .500
.500 6.875 . 875 15.500 .250 15.376
8.125 .312
.250 15.250
8.071 .375
.277 15.000
7.981 .500
.322
18
10 18.000
10.750 17.250
10.020 .375
.365 19.750
7.000 .500
.500 8.750 1.000 17.500 .250 17.376
10.250 .312
.250 17.124
10.136 .438
.307 16.876
10.020 .562
.365
20
12 20.000
12.750 19.250
12.000 .375
.375 19.000
11.750 .500
.500 10.750 1.000 19.500 .250 19.250
12.250 .375
.250 19.000
12.090 .500
.330 18.814
11.93 8 .593
.406
24
1 2 24
1 2.000 23
1 1.250 .375 23
1 1.000 .500 23
1 1.5
500
00 ..250
250 21.250
13.376 .375
.312 21.000
13.250 .500
.375 13.124 .438
2
146 2
146.000 2
135.250 .375 2
135.000 .500 2
135.500 .250 23.250
15.376 .375
.312 22.876
15.250 .562
.375 22.626
15.000 .687
.500
26
18 26.000
18.000 25.250
17.250 .375
.375 25.000
17.000 . 500 2
157.3
5706
0 .3 12
250 2 5.000
17.376 .500
.312 17.124 .438 16.876 .562
208 208.000 29
1 7.250 .375 29
1 7.000 .500 29
1 7.5
376
00 ..312
250 27.000
19.250 .500
.375 26.750
19.000 .625
.500 18.814 .593
3
202 3
202. 0 0 0 291. 2 5 0 .375 291. 0 0 0 .500 291.376
500 .312
.250 29.000
21.250 .500
.375 28.750
21.000 .625
.500
34
2 2 34
2 2.000 33
2 1.250 .375 33
2 1.000 .500 33
2 1.5
376
00 ..312
250 31.000
23.250 .500
.375 30.750
22.876 .625
.562 22.626 .687
34
26 34.000
26.000 33.250
25.250 .375
.375 33.000
25.000 .500 35
2 3.3
376
76 ..312
312 33.000
2 5.000 ..500
500 32.750 .625
3
268 26
3 8. 0 0 0 3
257. 2 5 0 .375 3
257. 0 0 0 .500 3
257.376 .312 35.000
27.000 .500 34.750
26.750 .625
42
30 42.000
30.000 41.250
29.250 .375
.375 41.000
29.000 . 500 29.376 .312 4 1.000
29.000 ..500
500 4 0.750
28.750 .625
.625
32 32.000 31.250 .375 31.000 .500 31.376 .312 31.000 .500 30.750 .625
34 34.000 33.250 .375 33.000 .500 33.376 .312 33.000 .500 32.750 .625
36 36.000 35.250 .375 35.000 .500 35.376 .312 35.000 .500 34.750 .625
42 42.000 41.250 .375 41.000 . 500 41.000 .500 40.750 .625
Ductile Ir on Pipe - Standard Classes

Size OUTSIDE Clas s Class Class C lass C lass C lass C la ss C EMEN T LIN IN G
IN CH D IA. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 **S TD ** DOUB LE
INC H WA LL
Ductile
3
Ir on Pipe
3. 96
- I.D. WA LL
Standard
0 .2 5
I.D.
Classes
3 .4 6
WA LL
0 .2 8
I.D.
3 .4 0
WA LL
0 .3 1
I.D.
3 .3 4
WA LL
0 .3 4
I.D.
3 .2 8
WA LL
0 .3 7
I.D.
3 .2 2
WA LL
0 .4 1
I.D.
3 .1 4
THIC KNES S TH IC KN ESS
Size
4 OUTSIDE
4. 80 Clas s 0 .2 6Class4 .2 8 0 .2 9Class4 .2 2 0 .3 2C lass4 .1 6 0 .3 5C lass4 .1 0 0 .3 8C lass4 .0 4 0 .4 4C la ss3 .9 3 C EMEN T LIN IN G
IN6CH D6.90
IA. 0 .2 5 5 0 6 .400 .2 8 5 1 6 .3 4 0 .3 1 5 2 6 .2 8 0 .3 4 5 3 6 .2 2 0 .3 7 5 4 6 .1 6 0 .4 0 5 5 6 .1 0 0 .4 3 5 6 6 .0 4 .12TD
**S 5 .25 0 LE
** DOUB
8 9.05H
INC 0 .2LL
WA 7 8I.D.
.510 .3LL
WA 0 8I.D.
.4 5 0 .3LL
WA 3 8I.D.
.3 9 0 .3LL
WA 6 8I.D.
.3 3 0 .3LL
WA 9 8I.D.
.2 7 0 .4LL
WA 2 8I.D.
.2 1 0 .4LL
WA 5 8I.D.
.1 5 THIC KNES S TH IC KN ESS
10
3 11 .160
3. 9 0 .3 9 10 .3 2
0
0 .3
.2 2
5 10.4
3 .4 66 0
0 .3
.2 5
8 10.4
3 .4 00 0
0 .3
.3 8
1 10.3
3 .3 44 0
0 .4
.3 1
4 10.28
3 .2 8 00 .4
.3 4
7 10.22
3 .2 2 00 .4
.4 7
1 10.16
3 .1 4
12 13 .2 0 0 .3 1 12 .5 8 0 .3 4 12.5 2 0 .3 7 12.4 6 0 .4 0 12.4 0 0 .4 3 12.34 0 .4 6 12.28 0 .4 9 12.22
4 4. 80 0 .2 6 4 .2 8 0 .2 9 4 .2 2 0 .3 2 4 .1 6 0 .3 5 4 .1 0 0 .3 8 4 .0 4 0 .4 4 3 .9 3
14 15 .3 0 0 .3 3 14 .6 4 0 .3 6 14.5 8 0 .3 9 14.5 2 0 .4 2 14.4 6 0 .4 5 14.40 0 .4 8 14.34 0 .5 1 14.28
6 6.90 0 .2 5 6 .40 0 .2 8 6 .3 4 0 .3 1 6 .2 8 0 .3 4 6 .2 2 0 .3 7 6 .1 6 0 .4 0 6 .1 0 0 .4 3 6 .0 4 .12 5 .25 0
16 17 .4 0 0 .3 4 16 .7 2 0 .3 7 16.6 6 0 .4 0 16.6 0 0 .4 3 16.5 4 0 .4 6 16.48 0 .4 9 16.42 0 .5 2 16.36
8 9.05 0 .2 7 8 .51 0 .3 0 8 .4 5 0 .3 3 8 .3 9 0 .3 6 8 .3 3 0 .3 9 8 .2 7 0 .4 2 8 .2 1 0 .4 5 8 .1 5
18 19 .5 0 0 .3 5 18 .8 0 0 .3 8 18.7 4 0 .4 1 18.6 8 0 .4 4 18.6 2 0 .4 7 18.56 0 .5 0 18.50 0 .5 3 18.44 .1 875 .37 5
10 11 .1 0 0 .3 9 10 .3 2 0 .3 2 10.4 6 0 .3 5 10.4 0 0 .3 8 10.3 4 0 .4 1 10.28 0 .4 4 10.22 0 .4 7 10.16
20 21 .6 0 0 .3 6 20 .8 8 0 .3 9 20.8 2 0 .4 2 20.7 6 0 .4 5 20.7 0 0 .4 8 20.64 0 .5 1 20.58 0 .5 4 20.52
12 13 .2 0 0 .3 1 12 .5 8 0 .3 4 12.5 2 0 .3 7 12.4 6 0 .4 0 12.4 0 0 .4 3 12.34 0 .4 6 12.28 0 .4 9 12.22
24 25 .8 0 0 .3 8 25 .0 4 0 .4 1 24.9 8 0 .4 4 24.9 2 0 .4 7 24.8 6 0 .5 0 24.80 0 .5 3 24.74 0 .5 6 24.68
14 15 .3 0 0 .3 3 14 .6 4 0 .3 6 14.5 8 0 .3 9 14.5 2 0 .4 2 14.4 6 0 .4 5 14.40 0 .4 8 14.34 0 .5 1 14.28
30 32 .0 0 0 .3 9 31 .2 2 0 .4 3 31.1 4 0 .4 7 31.0 6 0 .5 1 30.9 8 0 .5 5 30.90 0 .5 9 30.82 0 .6 3 30.74
16 17 .4 0 0 .3 4 16 .7 2 0 .3 7 16.6 6 0 .4 0 16.6 0 0 .4 3 16.5 4 0 .4 6 16.48 0 .4 9 16.42 0 .5 2 16.36
36
18 38 .3
19 .5 00 0 .4 3
0 .3 5 37 .4
18 .8 04 0 .4 8
0 .3 8 37.3
18.7 4 4 0 .6 2
0 .4 1 37.0
18.6 68 0 .5 8
0 .4 4 37.1
18.6 42 0 .6 3
0 .4 7 37.04
18.56 0 .6
0 .5 08 36.94
18.50 0 .7
0 .5 33 36.84
18.44 .1 875 .37 5
42 44 .5 0 0 .4 7 43 .5 6 0 .5 3 43.4 4 0 .5 9 43.3 2 0 .6 5 43.2 0 0 .7 1 43.08 0 .7 7 42.96 0 .8 3 42.84 .25 0 .50 0
20 21 .6 0 0 .3 6 20 .8 8 0 .3 9 20.8 2 0 .4 2 20.7 6 0 .4 5 20.7 0 0 .4 8 20.64 0 .5 1 20.58 0 .5 4 20.52
48 50 .8 0 0 .5 1 49 .7 8 0 .5 8 49.6 4 0 .6 5 49.5 0 0 .7 2 49.3 6 0 .7 9 49.22 0 .8 6 49.08 0 .9 3 48.94
24 25 .8 0 0 .3 8 25 .0 4 0 .4 1 24.9 8 0 .4 4 24.9 2 0 .4 7 24.8 6 0 .5 0 24.80 0 .5 3 24.74 0 .5 6 24.68
54 57 .1 0 0 .5 7 55 .9 6 0 .6 5 55.8 0 0 .7 3 55.6 4 0 .8 1 55.4 8 0 .8 9 55.32 0 .9 7 55.16 1 .0 5 55.00
30 32 .0 0 0 .3 9 31 .2 2 0 .4 3 31.1 4 0 .4 7 31.0 6 0 .5 1 30.9 8 0 .5 5 30.90 0 .5 9 30.82 0 .6 3 30.74
**R EDU CE I.D . BY DIMEN SION SH OWN
36 38 .3 0 0 .4 3 37 .4 4 0 .4 8 37.3 4 0 .6 2 37.0 6 0 .5 8 37.1 4 0 .6 3 37.04 0 .6 8 36.94 0 .7 3 36.84
42 44 .5 0 0 .4 7 43 .5 6 0 .5 3 43.4 4 0 .5 9 43.3 2 0 .6 5 43.2 0 0 .7 1 43.08 0 .7 7 42.96 0 .8 3 42.84 .25 0 .50 0
48 50 .8 0 0 .5 1 49 .7 8 0 .5 8 49.6 4 0 .6 5 49.5 0 0 .7 2 49.3 6 0 .7 9 49.22 0 .8 6 49.08 0 .9 3 48.94
54 57 .1 0 0 .5 7 55 .9 6 0 .6 5 55.8 0 0 .7 3 55.6 4 0 .8 1 55.4 8 0 .8 9 55.32 0 .9 7 55.16 1 .0 5 55.00
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APPENDIX D - PIPE CHARTS (Continued)
Stainless Steel, Hastelloy "C" & Titanium Pipe

Pipe Pipe Scheule 5 S (a) Schedule 10 S (a) Schedule 40 S Schedule 80 S
Size O.D. I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL
½ .840 .710 .065 .674 .083 .622 .109 .546 .147
¾ 1.050 .920 .065 .884 .083 .824 .113 .742 .154
1 1.315 1.185 .065 1.097 .109 1.049 .133 .957 .179
1¼ 1.660 1.530 .065 1.442 .109 1.380 .140 1.278 .191
1½ 1.900 1.770 .065 1.682 .109 1.610 .145 1.500 .200
2 2.375 2.245 .065 2.157 .109 2.067 .154 1.939 .218
2½ 2.875 2.709 .083 2.635 .120 2.469 .203 2.323 .276
3 3.500 3.334 .083 3.260 .120 3.068 .216 2.900 .300
3½ 4.000 3.834 .083 3.760 .120 3.548 .226 3.364 .318
4 4.500 4.334 .083 4.260 .120 4.026 .237 3.826 .337
5 5.563 5.345 .109 5.295 .134 5.047 .258 4.813 .375
6 6.625 6.407 .109 6.357 .134 6.065 .280 5.761 .432
8 8.625 8.407 .109 8.329 .148 7.981 .322 7.625 .500
10 10.750 10.482 .134 10.420 .165 10.020 .365 9.750 .500
12 12.750 12.438 .156 12.390 .180 12.000 .375 11.750 .500
14 14.000 13.688 .156 13.624 .188
16 16.000 15.670 .165 15.624 .188
18 18.000 17.670 .165 17.624 .188
20 20.000 19.634 .188 19.564 .218
22 22.000 21.624 .188 21.564 .218
24 24.000 23.563 .218 23.500 .250
Pipe Pipe Schedule 60 Schedule 80 Schedule 100 Schedule 120 Schedule 140 Schedule 160
Size O.D. I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL
½ .840 .546 .147 .466 .187
¾ 1.050 .742 .154 .614 .218
1 1.315 .957 .179 .815 .250
1¼ 1.660 1.278 .191 1.160 .250
1½ 1.900 1.500 .200 1.338 .281
2 2.375 1.939 .218 1.689 .343
2½ 2.875 2.323 .276 2.125 .375
3 3.500 2.900 .300 2.624 .438
3½ 4.000 3.364 .318
4 4.500 3.826 .337 3.624 .438 3.438 .531
5 5.563 4.813 .375 4.563 .500 4.313 .625
6 6.625 5.761 .432 5.501 .562 5.189 .718
8 8.625 7.813 .406 7.625 .500 7.439 .593 7.189 .718 7.001 .812 6.813 .906
10 10.750 9.750 .500 9.564 .593 9.314 .718 9.064 .843 8.750 1.000 8.500 1.125
12 12.750 11.626 .562 11.376 .687 11.064 .843 10.750 1.000 10.500 1.125 10.126 1.312
14 14.000 12.814 .593 12.500 .750 12.126 .937 11.814 1.093 11.500 1.250 11.188 1.406
16 16.000 14.688 .656 14.314 .843 13.938 1.031 13.564 1.218 13.124 1.438 12.814 1.593
18 18.000 16.500 .750 16.126 .937 15.688 1.156 15.250 1.375 14.876 1.562 14.438 1.781
20 20.000 18.376 .812 17.938 1.031 17.438 1.281 17.000 1.500 16.500 1.750 16.064 1.968
22 22.000 20.250 .875 19.750 1.125 19.250 1.375 18.750 1.625 18.250 1.875 17.750 2.125
24 24.000 22.064 .968 21.564 1.218 20.938 1.531 20.376 1.812 19.876 2.062 19.314 2.343

Cast Iron Pipe - ASA Standard

Pipe Pipe Class 50 Class 100 Class 150 Class 200 Class 250 Class 300 Class 350
Size O.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D. WALL I.D.
3 3.96 0.32 3.32 0.32 3.32 0.32 3.32 0.32 3.32 0.32 3.32 0.32 3.32 0.32 3.32
4 4.80 0.35 4.10 0.35 4.10 0.35 4.10 0.35 4.10 0.35 4.10 0.35 4.10 0.35 4.10
6 6.90 0.38 6.14 0.38 6.14 0.38 6.14 0.38 6.14 0.38 6.14 0.38 6.14 0.38 6.14
8 9.05 0.41 8.23 0.41 8.23 0.41 8.23 0.41 8.23 0.41 8.23 0.41 8.23 0.41 8.23
10 11.10 0.44 10.22 0.44 10.22 0.44 10.22 0.44 10.22 0.44 10.22 0.48 10.14 0.52 10.06
12 13.20 0.48 12.24 0.48 12.24 0.48 12.24 0.48 12.24 0.52 12.16 0.52 12.16 0.56 12.08
14 15.30 0.48 14.34 0.51 14.28 0.51 14.28 0.55 14.20 0.59 14.12 0.59 14.12 0.64 14.02
16 17.40 0.54 16.32 0.54 16.32 0.54 16.32 0.58 16.24 0.63 16.14 0.68 16.04 0.68 16.04
18 19.50 0.54 18.42 0.58 18.34 0.58 18.34 0.63 18.24 0.68 18.14 0.73 18.04 0.79 17.92
20 21.60 0.57 20.46 0.62 20.36 0.62 20.36 0.67 20.26 0.72 20.16 0.78 20.04 0.84 19.92
24 25.80 0.63 24.54 0.68 24.44 0.73 24.34 0.79 24.22 0.79 24.22 0.85 24.10 0.92 23.96
Cast Iron Pipe - AWWA Standard

Class A Class B Class C Class D
Pipe 100 Ft. 43 PSIG 200 Ft. 86 PSIG 300 Ft. 130 PSIG 400 Ft. 173 PSIG
Size O.D. WALL I.D. O.D. WALL I.D. O.D. WALL I.D. O.D. WALL I.D.
3 3.80 0.39 3.02 3.96 0.42 3.12 3.96 0.45 3.06 3.96 0.48 3.00
4 4.80 0.42 3.96 5.00 0.45 4.10 5.00 0.48 4.04 5.00 0.52 3.96
6 6.90 0.44 6.02 7.10 0.48 6.14 7.10 0.51 6.08 7.10 0.55 6.00
8 9.05 0.46 8.13 9.05 0.51 8.03 9.30 0.56 8.18 9.30 0.60 8.10
10 11.10 0.50 10.10 11.10 0.57 9.96 11.40 0.62 10.16 11.40 0.68 10.04
12 13.20 0.54 12.12 13.20 0.62 11.96 13.50 0.68 12.14 13.50 0.75 12.00
14 15.30 0.57 14.16 15.30 0.66 13.98 15.65 0.74 14.17 15.65 0.82 14.01
16 17.40 0.60 16.20 17.40 0.70 16.00 17.80 0.80 16.20 17.80 0.89 16.02
18 19.50 0.64 18.22 19.50 0.75 18.00 19.92 0.87 18.18 19.92 0.96 18.00
20 21.60 0.67 20.26 21.60 0.80 20.00 22.06 0.92 20.22 22.06 1.03 20.00
24 25.80 0.76 24.28 25.80 0.89 24.02 26.32 1.04 24.22 26.32 1.16 24.00
30 31.74 0.88 29.98 32.00 1.03 29.94 32.40 1.20 30.00 32.74 1.37 30.00
36 37.96 0.99 35.98 38.30 1.15 36.00 38.70 1.36 39.98 39.16 1.58 36.00
42 44.20 1.10 42.00 44.50 1.28 41.94 45.10 1.54 42.02 45.58 1.78 42.02
48 50.50 1.26 47.98 50.80 1.42 47.96 51.40 1.71 47.98 51.98 1.96 48.06
54 56.66 1.35 53.96 57.10 1.55 54.00 57.80 1.90 54.00 58.40 2.23 53.94
60 62.80 1.39 60.02 63.40 1.67 60.06 64.20 2.00 60.20 64.82 2.38 60.06
72 75.34 1.62 72.10 76.00 1.95 72.10 76.88 2.39 72.10
84 87.54 1.72 84.10 88.54 2.22 84.10
Class E Class F Class G Class H

Pipe 500 Ft. 217 PSIG 600 Ft. 260 PSIG 700 Ft. 304 PSIG 800 Ft. 347 PSIG
Size O.D. WALL I.D. O.D. WALL I.D. O.D. WALL I.D. O.D. WALL I.D.
6 7.22 0.58 6.06 7.22 0.61 6.00 7.38 0.65 6.08 7.38 0.69 6.00
8 9.42 0.66 8.10 9.42 0.71 8.00 9.60 0.75 8.10 9.60 0.80 8.00
10 11.60 0.74 10.12 11.60 0.80 10.00 11.84 0.86 10.12 11.84 0.92 10.00
12 13.78 0.82 12.14 13.78 0.89 12.00 14.08 0.97 12.14 14.08 1.04 12.00
14 15.98 0.90 14.18 15.98 0.99 14.00 16.32 1.07 14.18 16.32 1.16 14.00
16 18.16 0.98 16.20 18.16 1.08 16.00 18.54 1.18 16.18 18.54 1.27 16.00
18 20.34 1.07 18.20 20.34 1.17 18.00 20.78 1.28 18.22 20.78 1.39 18.00
20 22.54 1.15 20.24 22.54 1.27 20.00 23.02 1.39 20.24 23.02 1.51 20.00
24 26.90 1.31 24.28 26.90 1.45 24.00 27.76 1.75 24.26 27.76 1.88 24.00
30 33.10 1.55 30.00 33.46 1.73 30.00
36 39.60 1.80 36.00 40.04 2.02 36.00

Copper Tubing
Pipe K L M Copper & Brass Pipe Aluminum
Size O.D. I.D. WALL O.D. I.D. WALL O.D. I.D. WALL O.D. I.D. WALL O.D. I.D. WALL
½ 0.625 0.527 0.049 0.625 0.545 0.040 0.625 0.569 0.028 0.840 0.625 0.108
⅝ 0.750 0.652 0.049 0.750 0.666 0.042 0.750 0.690 0.030
¾ 0.875 0.745 0.065 0.875 0.785 0.045 0.875 0.811 0.032 1.050 0.822 0.114
1 1.125 0.995 0.065 1.125 1.025 0.050 1.125 1.055 0.035 1.315 1.062 0.127
1¼ 1.375 1.245 0.065 1.375 1.265 0.055 1.375 1.291 0.042 1.660 1.368 0.146
1½ 1.625 1.481 0.072 1.625 1.505 0.060 1.625 1.527 0.049 1.900 1.600 0.150
2 2.125 1.959 0.083 2.125 1.985 0.070 2.125 2.009 0.058 2.375 2.062 0.157
2½ 2.625 2.435 0.095 2.625 2.465 0.080 2.625 2.495 0.065 2.875 2.500 0.188 2.500 2.400 0.050
3 3.125 2.907 0.109 3.125 2.945 0.090 3.125 2.981 0.072 3.500 3.062 0.219 3.000 2.900 0.050
3½ 3.625 3.385 0.120 3.625 3.425 0.100 3.625 3.459 0.083 4.000 3.500 0.250
4 4.125 3.857 0.134 4.125 3.905 0.110 4.125 3.935 0.095 4.500 3.935 0.095 4.000 4.000 0.250
4½ 5.000 4.500 0.250
5 5.125 4.805 0.160 5.125 4.875 0.125 5.125 4.907 0.109 5.563 5.063 0.250 5.000 4.874 0.063
6 6.125 5.741 0.192 6.125 5.845 0.140 6.125 5.881 0.122 6.625 6.125 0.250 6.000 5.874 0.063
7 7.625 7.062 0.282 7.000 6.844 0.078
8 8.125 7.583 0.271 8.125 7.725 0.200 8.125 7.785 0.170 8.625 8.000 0.313 8.000 7.812 0.094
10 10.125 9.449 0.338 10.125 9.625 0.250 10.125 9.701 0.212 10.000 9.812 0.094
12 12.125 11.315 0.405 12.125 11.565 0.280 12.125 11.617 0.254

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SECTION 2.0 UNPACKING.....................................................................................................................................................10

SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................11

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3.4 CONNECTING THE TRANSDUCER SIGNAL CABLES...............................................................................................................................37

SECTION 4.0 START-UP..........................................................................................................................................................41

SECTION 5.0 BACNET MS/TP................................................................................................................................................55

SECTION 6.0: MODBUS..........................................................................................................................................................61

SECTION 7.0: COMMISSIONING..........................................................................................................................................73

SECTION 8.0: TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................75

APPENDIX A - SPEED OF SOUND IN PURE WATER TABLE (IMPERIAL UNITS)...........................................................76

APPENDIX B - SPEED OF SOUND IN PURE WATER TABLE (SI UNITS)..........................................................................77

APPENDIX C - SPEED OF SOUND IN GLYCOL WATER TABLE..........................................................................................78

APPENDIX D - PIPE CHARTS................................................................................................................................................79

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SECTION 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. NEMA 4X (IP67) polycarbonate with clear shatter proof cover

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1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS*

* SPECIFICATIONS subject to change without notice.

1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS* (CONTINUED)

* SPECIFICATIONS subject to change without notice.

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1.4 MODEL NUMBERING CODIFICATION

Meter Model Number Coding = F-4300-ABCD-EEFF-GG

C = Feature Set & I/O

D = Transducer Cable Length

EEFF = Transducer Series & Installation Hardware

GG = Temperature Sensor Selection

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1.5 ADDITIONAL HARDWARE THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

• The ambient operating temperature range is -5°F (-20°C) to 140°F (60°C).

1.8 SERIAL NUMBER

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SECTION 2.0 UNPACKING

2.1 CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING

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SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION

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3.1 OVERVIEW (Continued)

2 CROSS SEPARATION DISTANCE (REFLECT)

4 CROSS SEPARATION DISTANCE (DOUBLE REFLECT)

3.1.2 One (1) (Direct) Cross Mode

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3.2 SITE SELECTION

3.2.1 The Wall-Mount Enclosure

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3.2.2 The Transducers

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3.2.3 Transducer Mounting Recommendations

Air at the top of the

Solids at the bottom