Truflo® - TIP | TI3P Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Safety Information

• De-pressurize and vent system prior to installation or removal
• Confirm chemical compatibility before use
• DO NOT exceed maximum temperature or pressure specifications
• ALWAYS wear safety goggles or face-shield during installation and/or service
• DO NOT alter product construction

Warning | Caution | Danger: Indicates a potential hazard. Failure to follow all warnings may lead to equipment damage, injury, or death.

Hand Tighten Only: Over tightening may permanently damage product threads and lead to failure of the retaining nut.

Note | Technical Notes: Highlights additional information or detailed procedure.

Do Not Use Tools: Use of tool(s) may damage produced beyond repair and potentially void product warranty.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Always utilize the most appropriate PPE during installation and service of Truflo® products.

Pressurized System Warning: Sensor may be under pressure. Take caution to vent system prior to installation or removal. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage and/or serious injury.

Product Description

The TI Series insertion plastic paddle wheel flow meter has been engineered to provide long-term accurate flow measurement in tough industrial applications. The paddle wheel assembly consists of an engineered Tefzel® paddle and micro-polished zirconium ceramic rotor pin and bushings. High performance Tefzel® and Zirconium materials have been selected due to their excellent chemical and wear resistant properties.

Features:

• 1/2" - 24" Line Sizes
• Flow Rate | Total
• Pulse | RS485 Outputs (Optional)

New ShearPro® Design

• Contoured Flow Profile
• Reduced Turbulence = Increased Longevity
• 78% Less Drag than Old Flat Paddle Design*

*Ref: NASA "Shape Effects on Drag"

Tefzel® Paddle Wheel

• Superior Chemical And Wear Resistance vs PVDF

Zirconium Ceramic Rotor | Bushings

• Up to 15x the Wear Resistance
• Integral Rotor Bushings Reduce Wear and Fatigue Stress

360° Shielded Rotor Design

• Eliminates Finger Spread
• No Lost Paddles

Technical Specifications

General

Wetted Materials

Electrical

Max. Temperature/Pressure Rating – Standard and Integral Sensor | Non-Shock

Operating Temperature

Output

Display

Standards and Approvals

*Optional

Model Selection

PVC PP PVDF

316 SS

Add Suffix -

'E' - EPDM Seals | 'R' - RS485 Communication Output

Display Characteristics

LED Display: Shows Flow Rate and Flow Total.

Selected Unit: See Pg.10 for details.

M12 Connection

Unit | Output Indicators

Dimensions (mm)

Wiring Diagram

The diagram shows an M12 female cable with color-coded wires for different terminals:

Wiring - SSR* (Totalizer)

Set "Con n" in Pulse Output Control (Refer Pulse Control Programming, Page 11).

* SSR - Solid State Relay

Wiring - SSR* (Flow Rate)

Set any "Con" in Pulse Output Control (Refer Pulse Control Programming, Page 11).

* SSR - Solid State Relay

Wiring - One Pulse/Gal | Con E

Set "Con E" in Pulse Output Control (Refer Pulse Control Programmming, Page 11).

Wiring - To Flow Display | Con F

Set "Con F" in Pulse Output Control (Refer Pulse Control Programmming, Page 11).

Installation

Very Important

• Lubricate O-rings with a viscous lubricant, compatible with the materials of construction.
• Using an alternating | twisting motion, carefully lower the sensor into the fitting. Do Not Force | Fig-3
• Ensure tab | notch are parallel to flow direction | Fig-4

Hand tighten the sensor cap. DO NOT use any tools on the sensor cap or the cap threads or fitting threads may be damaged. | Fig-5

Correct Sensor Position

01. Locate the flow meter positioning tab and clamp saddle notch.

02. Engage one thread of the sensor cap, then turn the sensor until the alignment tab is seated in the fitting notch. Ensure tab is parallel to flow direction.

03. Hand tighten the screw cap. DO NOT use any tools – threads may be damaged. Ensure meter is firmly in place.

Correct Sensor Position Setup

TI Series flow meters measure liquid media only. There should be no air bubbles and the pipe must always remain full. To ensure accurate flow measurement, the placement of the flow meters needs to adhere to specific parameters. This requires a straight run pipe with a minimum number of pipe diameters distance upstream and downstream of the flow sensor.

Flange

Inlet: 10xID, Outlet: 5xID

2x 90° Elbow

Inlet: 25xID, Outlet: 5xID

Reducer

Inlet: 15xID, Outlet: 5xID

90° Downward Flow

Inlet: 40xID, Outlet: 5xID

90° Elbow Downward Flow Upward

Inlet: 20xID, Outlet: 5xID

Ball Valve

Inlet: 50xID, Outlet: 5xID

Installation Positions

Figure - 1: Good if NO SEDIMENT present

Figure - 2: Good if NO AIR BUBBLES present

Figure - 3: Preferred installation if SEDIMENT* or AIR BUBBLES may be present

*Maximum % of solids: 10% with particle size not exceeding 0.5mm cross section or length

Fittings and K-Factor

TEE FITTINGS

CLAMP-ON SADDLES

CPVC SOCKET WELD-ON ADAPTERS

TEE FITTINGS (V2)

Min/Max Flow Rates

Note: During system design the specifications of all components must be considered. | Non-Shock

Programming

STEPS

Setting Output Limits (SSR*)

*SSR - Solid State Relay

Pulse Control Programming

STEPS

Alarm Mode Selection

Hys = Hysteresis - Acts like a buffer + around (OP1) pulse output
CV: Current Value (Flow Rate) | SV = Set Value

Totalizer Reset

STEPS

Rotor Pin | Paddle Replacement

1. Line up pin with hole

2. GENTLY tap

3. Tap until pin is 50% out

4. Pull out

5. Paddle

6. Ensure holes are aligned

7. Push in pin approx. 50%

8. GENTLY tap

9. Insert new paddle in flow meter

Congratulations! Replacement procedure is complete!

Installation Fittings

SA Clamp-On Saddle Fittings

• PVC Material
• Viton® O-Rings
• Available in Metric DIN
• Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

PT | PPT | PFT Installation Fittings

• PVC | PP | PVDF
• Socket End Connections
• Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter
• True-Union Design

Add Suffix - 'E' - EPDM Seals, 'T' - NPT End Connectors, 'B' - Butt Fused End Connections for PP or PVDF

SAR Clamp-On Saddle Fittings (SDR Pipe)

• PVC Material
• Viton® O-Rings
• Available in Metric DIN
• Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

CT CPVC Tee Installation Fitting

• 1"-4" Pipe Sizes
• Easy to Install
• Will Accept Signet® Flow Meter

PG Glue-On Adapter

• 2"-24" Pipe Sizes
• Easy to Install
• Will Accept Signet® Flow Meter

SWOL Weld-On Adapter

• 2"-12" Pipe Sizes
• 316SS Weld-o-let with PVDF insert
• Easy to Install
• Will Accept Signet® Flow Meter

SST 316SS T13 Series NPT Tee Fittings

• Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

SSS 316SS T13 Series Sanitary Tee Fittings

• Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

SSF 316SS T13 Series Flanged Tee Fittings

• Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

Warranty, Returns and Limitations

Warranty

Icon Process Controls Ltd warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service in accordance with instructions furnished by Icon Process Controls Ltd for a period of one year from the date of sale of such products. Icon Process Controls Ltd obligation under this warranty is solely and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement, at Icon Process Controls Ltd option, of the products or components, which Icon Process Controls Ltd examination determines to its satisfaction to be defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period. Icon Process Controls Ltd must be notified pursuant to the instructions below of any claim under this warranty within thirty (30) days of any claimed lack of conformity of the product. Any product repaired under this warranty will be warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period. Any product provided as a replacement under this warranty will be warranted for the one year from the date of replacement.

Returns

Products cannot be returned to Icon Process Controls Ltd without prior authorization. To return a product that is thought to be defective, go to www.iconprocon.com, and submit a customer return (MRA) request form and follow the instructions therein. All warranty and non-warranty product returns to Icon Process Controls Ltd must be shipped prepaid and insured. Icon Process Controls Ltd will not be responsible for any products lost or damaged in shipment.

Limitations

This warranty does not apply to products which:

1. are beyond the warranty period or are products for which the original purchaser does not follow the warranty procedures outlined above;
2. have been subjected to electrical, mechanical or chemical damage due to improper, accidental or negligent use;
3. have been modified or altered;
4. anyone other than service personnel authorized by Icon Process Controls Ltd have attempted to repair;
5. have been involved in accidents or natural disasters; or
6. are damaged during return shipment to Icon Process Controls Ltd

Icon Process Controls Ltd reserves the right to unilaterally waive this warranty and dispose of any product returned to Icon Process Controls Ltd where:

1. there is evidence of a potentially hazardous material present with the product;
2. or the product has remained unclaimed at Icon Process Controls Ltd for more than 30 days after Icon Process Controls Ltd has dutifully requested disposition.

This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by Icon Process Controls Ltd in connection with its products. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. The remedies of repair or replacement as stated above are the exclusive remedies for the breach of this warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL Icon Process Controls Ltd BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY OR FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON. THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE FINAL, COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF WARRANTY TERMS AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ON BEHALF OF Icon Process Controls Ltd. This warranty will be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.

If any portion of this warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such finding will not invalidate any other provision of this warranty.

For additional product documentation and technical support visit:

www.iconprocon.com | e-mail: sales@iconprocon.com or support@iconprocon.com | Ph: 905.469.9283