M03 Series Strap On Saddle Flow Meter
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Product Specifications:
- Product Name: MC Propeller M03 Series Strap-on Saddle Flow
Meter - Features: Flexible drive-train, sealed ball bearings,
instantaneous flow rate indicator, six-digit totalizer - Compliance: NSF 61 / NSF 372, AWWA Standard No. C70402
Product Usage Instructions:
Description:
The MC Propeller M03 series strap-on saddle flow meter utilizes
a unique design with features such as a flexible drive-train and
sealed ball bearings. It does not require external power or
batteries and includes an instantaneous flow rate indicator along
with a six-digit totalizer for easy monitoring.
Installation:
- Select the appropriate meter size (4 to 16 saddle meter options
available). - Choose bearing options according to requirements (standard,
Marathon, SS316, etc.). - Select register options (Flowcom, Flow Connect, etc.) and
output options. - Install the flow meter on the designated pipe or tube using the
provided saddle options.
Maintenance:
Regularly inspect the propeller and bearings for any signs of
wear or damage. Clean the meter to ensure accurate readings and
long-term performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What are some typical applications for the MC Propeller M03
series flow meter?
A: The MC Propeller M03 series flow meter is commonly used in
applications such as water treatment plants, irrigation systems,
and industrial processes where flow rate monitoring is
essential.
Q: Does the MC Propeller M03 series flow meter require
batteries?
A: No, the MC Propeller M03 series flow meter does not require
external power or batteries for operation.
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Specification Sheet M03 Series Strap-on Saddle Flow Meter
DESCRIPTION
The Mc Propeller M03 series uses a flexible drive-train and sealed ball bearings. Its unique design makes it easy to service in the field and requires no external power or batteries. Standard features include an instantaneous flow rate indicator and six-digit totalizer.
The reverse-helix surface water option is designed to shed debris often associated with surface water applications. It features a meter body turned 180 degrees from normal with a propeller installed nose-first on the bearing shaft and a reverse flow style bearing assembly. This configuration allows the ell to curve with the flow, allowing grass or other debris to shed off with ease. The assembly design also reduces the ability of sand and silt to accumulate in the bearing.
All Mc Propeller flow meters are manufactured to comply with applicable provisions of NSF 61 / NSF 372 and AWWA Standard No. C70402 for propeller-type flow meters.
FEATURES
Saddle
· The fabricated stainless steel saddle eliminates the fatigue-related breakage common to cast iron and aluminum saddles and provides unsurpassed corrosion protection.
· Fabricated stainless steel construction offers the additional advantage of being flexible enough to conform to out-of-true pipe.
Impellers
· Impellers are manufactured of high-impact plastic, capable of retaining their shape and accuracy over the life of the meter.
· Each impeller is individually calibrated at the factory to accommodate the use of any standard McCrometer register, and since no change gears are used, the M0300 can be field-serviced without the need for factory recalibration.
Typical Applications
· Center pivot systems · Sprinkler irrigation systems · Drip irrigation systems · Golf course and park water management · Gravity turnouts from underground pipelines · Commercial nurseries · Water and wastewater management
Bearings
· Factory lubricated, stainless steel bearings are used to support the impeller shaft.
· The shielded bearing design limits the entry of materials and fluids into the bearing chamber providing maximum bearing protection.
Register
· The instantaneous flowrate indicator is standard and available in gallons per minute, cubic feet per second, liters per second and other units.
· The register is driven by a flexible steel cable with a magnetically coupled drive, encased within a protective vinyl liner.
· The register housing protects both the register and cable drive system from moisture while allowing clear reading of the flowrate indicator and totalizer.
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Specification Sheet M03 Series Strap-on Saddle Flow Meter
PART NUMBERS, DIGITAL REGISTERS
M03
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METER SIZE 4″ Saddle Meter 04 5″ Saddle Meter 05 6″ Saddle Meter 06 8″ Saddle Meter 08 10″ Saddle Meter 10 12″ Saddle Meter 12 14″ Saddle Meter 14 16″ Saddle Meter 16 Mating Pipe or Tube Options Tube Style Saddle (Nominal Inch OD) T Pipe (IPS, PVC, HDPE) Style Saddle (Nominal Pipe OD) P Ductile Iron/ C900 Standards Style Saddle A PIP Standard Style Saddle B Non Standard OD Style Saddle (In available Sizes) X
Bearing Options Standard 1 Marathon 2 SS316 3
SS316 Marathon 4 SS316 Ceramic 5 Register Options Flowcom (FC200) F
Flow Connect (FC Smart Part on 2nd Line) T Output Options No Outputs
Open Collector Pulse 1 4-20mA Analog Only 2 4-20mA Analog + Open Collector Pulse 3
Output Cable Options No Output Cables 6 ft C1 15 ft C2 25 ft C3 50 ft C4 75 ft C5 100 ft C6 150 ft C8
Smart Output Protocol / Telemetry Options No AMI Outputs/Telemetry Options Sensus Protocol (6ft Open End Cable) SEN
Itron 6 digit Protocol (6ft Open End Cable) IT6 Itron 9 digit [100W] Protocol (6ft Open End Cable) IT9
Neptune Protocol (6ft Open End Cable) NEP 2 ft SmartTrax Standalone Unit ExactRead Cable S02
6 ft SmartTrax Standalone Unit ExactRead Cable S06
25 ft SmartTrax Standalone Unit ExactRead Cable S25 50 ft SmartTrax Standalone Unit ExactRead Cable S50
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PART NUMBERS, DIGITAL REGISTERS
M03
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Register Remote and Extension Options Meter Mount (Standard)
6 ft Cable Remote Mount (Flowcom only) R06 25 ft Cable Remote Mount (Flowcom only) R25 50 ft Cable Remote Mount (Flowcom only) R50
6″ Long Extension (Mech or DIgital) 006 1″ Increments for Extensions Lengths XXX
150″ Maximum extension length 150 SPECIAL OPTIONS No Special Options
F Style Saddles for FS Flow Straightener (6-12″ standard saddles only) FS Surface Water Installation SW No Batteries, Battery Tray Options
Includes Batteries (Standard )
No Batteries (Alkaline Tray) NBA No Batteries (Lithium Tray) NBL
Saddle OD Dimensions Type 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16
T 4.0″ 5.0″ 6.0″ 8.0″ 10.0″12.0″14.0″16.0″ P 4.5″5.5636.6258.62510.7512.7514.0″16.0″ A 4.8″ N/A 6.9″ 9.05″1.12513.2″15.2517.38″ B 4.13″ N/A 6.14″8.16″10.2″12.2515.25 N/A
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PART NUMBERS, MECHANICAL REGISTERS
M03
METER SIZE 4″ Saddle Meter 04 5″ Saddle Meter 05 6″ Saddle Meter 06 8″ Saddle Meter 08 10″ Saddle Meter 10 12″ Saddle Meter 12 14″ Saddle Meter 14 16″ Saddle Meter 16 Mating Pipe or Tube Options Tube Style Saddle (Nominal Inch OD) T Pipe (IPS, PVC, HDPE) Style Saddle (Nominal Pipe OD) P Ductile Iron/ C900 Standards Style Saddle A PIP Standard Style Saddle B Non Standard OD Style Saddle (In available Sizes) X
Bearing Options Standard 1 Marathon 2 SS316 3
SS316 Marathon 4 SS316 Ceramic 5 Register Options 6 Wheel 1 6 Wheel Anti Reverse 2 6 Wheel with Index 3
6 Wheel Anti Reverse & Index 4 7 Wheel 5
7 Wheel Anti Reverse 6 7 Wheel with Index 7
7 Wheel Anti Reverse & Index 8 Output Options No Outputs
4-20 Analog Only (E7000-000) A Dry Contact Pulse & 4-20 Analog (E7000-001) B Opto Isolated Pulse & 4-20 Analog (E7000-002) C
Mechanical Datalogger (MC20-D2) E Non Powered Pulse (EA618-02) G
CMOS Square Wave Pulse (EA631-002) J Sink to Ground Pulse (EA631-102) K Dry Contact Pulse (SA100) L Extension Options Meter Mount (Standard) 6″ Extension 006 1″ Increments for Extensions Lengths XXX 1″ Increments up to 150 Max Length 150 SPECIAL OPTIONS
F Style Saddles for FS Flow Straightener (6-12″ T or P saddles only) FS Surface Water Installation SW
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SPECIFICATIONS
Performance
Accuracy / Repeatability
Range Maximum Temperature Pressure Rating
Materials
Saddle Bearing Assembly
Magnets Bearing Housing
Register
Impeller
Options
· ±2% of reading guaranteed throughout full range · ±1% over reduced range · Repeatability 0.25% or better 4″ to 16″
(Standard Construction) 160°F constant
150 psi. Consult factory for higher rated version.
304 stainless steel construction Impeller shaft is 316 stainless steel. Ball bearings are 440C stainless steel (Permanent type) Alnico 304 stainless steel standard, 316 stainless steel optional An instantaneous flowrate indicator and six-digit straight-reading totalizer are standard. The register is hermetically sealed within a die cast aluminum case. This protective housing includes a domed acrylic lens and hinged lens cover with locking hasp. Impellers are manufactured of high-impact plastic, retaining their shape and accuracy over the life of the meter.
· Extended warranty · Register extensions · High temperature construction, 180°F max · Marathon bearing assembly for higher than normal flowrates 4″ and larger · Digital register available in all sizes of this model · A complete line of flow recording / control instrumentation · Canopy boot · Saddle can be constructed to fit any outside diameter pipe dimensions, including
metric sizes. · Blank repair saddle · Can be used on a variety of pipe materials such as steel, plastic, cast iron, cement or
asbestos cement · Straightening vanes
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DIMENSIONS – M0300
Specification Sheet M03 Series Strap-on Saddle Flow Meter
FLOW
M0300
DIMENSIONS
Meter and Nominal in.
4
6
8
10
Pipe Size mm 101.6 152.4 203.2
254
OD up to
in. mm
5.5 139.7
7.5 190.5
9.5 241.3
11.5 292.1
Minimum Flow
GPM LPS
50 3.2
90 5.7
100
125
6.3
7.9
Minimum Flow
GPM LPS
600 37.9
1200 75.7
1500 94.6
1800 113.6
Max. Flow w/ Marathon Bearing
GPM
900
1800
2250
2700
Approx. Head Loss in in.
23
17
6.75
3.75
Inches at Max. Flow mm
584
432
171
95
Standard Dial Face *
GPM/ Gal
1000/ 100
1800/ 100
2500/ 100
3K/ 1000
Approx. Shipping lbs
Weight-lbs. kg
A
in. mm
B
in. mm
C
in. mm
D
in. mm
E
in. mm
12 5.4 7.625 194 8.25 210 7 178 4** 101.6 10.75 273
17 7.7 15 381 10.75 273 8 203 5.125** 130.2 14 356
21 9.5 15 381 10.75 273 8 203 6** 152.4 15 381
24 10.9 15 381 10.75 273 9.5 241 7** 177.8 17 432
*Indicates the dial face range and multiplier **Standard pipe only. For other than standard pipe, consult factory for cutout dimensions.
For larger sizes see Model M1400. McCrometer reserves the right to change design or specification without notice. Please specify the inside diameter of the pipe when ordering.
12 304.8
13.5 342.9
150 9.5
2500 157.7
3750
2.75 70
4K/ 1000
28 12.7 15 381 11.75 298 9.5 241 7.25 184.2 19 483
14 355.6
15.5 393.7
250 15.8
3000 189.3
4500
2 51
6K/ 1000
28 12.7 15 381 13.75 349 9.5 241 7.25 184.2 20.625 524
16 406.4
17.5 444.5
275 17.3
4000 252.4
6000
1.75 44
8K/ 1000
30 13.6 15 381 13.75 349 9.5 241 7.25 184.2 21.625 549
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DIMENSIONS – M0300SW
A
B E
Specification Sheet M03 Series Strap-on Saddle Flow Meter
D
D
C
FLOW
Meter Tube Installation Cut-Out Detail
M0300
DIMENSIONS
Meter and Nominal in.
4
6
8
10
Pipe Size mm 101.6 152.4 203.2
254
OD up to
in. mm
5.5 139.7
7.5 190.5
9.5 241.3
11.5 292.1
Minimum Flow
GPM LPS
50 3.2
90 5.7
100
125
6.3
7.9
Minimum Flow
GPM LPS
600 37.9
1200 75.7
1500 94.6
1800 113.6
Max. Flow w/ Marathon Bearing
GPM
900
1800
2250
2700
Approx. Head Loss in in.
23
17
6.75
3.75
Inches at Max. Flow mm
584
432
171
95
Standard Dial Face *
GPM/ Gal
1000/ 100
1800/ 100
2500/ 100
3K/ 1000
Approx. Shipping lbs
Weight-lbs. kg
A
in. mm
B
in. mm
C
in. mm
D
in. mm
E
in. mm
12 5.4 7.625 194 8.25 210 7 178 4** 101.6 10.75 273
17 7.7 15 381 10.75 273 8 203 5.125** 130.2 14 356
21 9.5 15 381 10.75 273 8 203 6** 152.4 15 381
24 10.9 15 381 10.75 273 9.5 241 7** 177.8 17 432
*Indicates the dial face range and multiplier **Standard pipe only. For other than standard pipe, consult factory for cutout dimensions.
For larger sizes see Model M1400. McCrometer reserves the right to change design or specification without notice. Please specify the inside diameter of the pipe when ordering.
12 304.8
13.5 342.9
150 9.5
2500 157.7
3750
2.75 70
4K/ 1000
28 12.7 15 381 11.75 298 9.5 241 7.25 184.2 19 483
14 355.6
15.5 393.7
250 15.8
3000 189.3
4500
2 51
6K/ 1000
28 12.7 15 381 13.75 349 9.5 241 7.25 184.2 20.625 524
16 406.4
17.5 444.5
275 17.3
4000 252.4
6000
1.75 44
8K/ 1000
30 13.6 15 381 13.75 349 9.5 241 7.25 184.2 21.625 549
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INSTALLATION
Standard installation is horizontal mount. If the meter is to be mounted in the vertical position, please advise the factory.
PIPE RUN REQUIREMENTS
Configuration
Without straightening vanes With straightening vanes With FS100 Flow Straightener
AB
10 1 51 1.5 1
Flow
B
15″
A
Measure 15″ from center of ell to determine average location of the propeller tip.
Elbow shown – Other piping components can be pumps, valves and expansions or reductions
STRAIGHTENING VANES
Special attention should be given to systems using two elbows “out of plane” or devices such as a centrifugal sand separator. These cause swirling flow in the line that affect propeller meters. Well developed swirls can travel up to 100 diameters downstream if unobstructed. Since most installations have less than 100 diameters to work with, straightening vanes become necessary to alleviate the problem. Straightening vanes will break up most swirls and ensure more accurate measurement. McCrometer actively encourages installing vanes just ahead of the meter. Straightening vanes are available in weld-in, bolt-in, and the FS100 Flow Straightener.
Elbows out of plane
Bolt-in straightening vanes
FS100 Flow Straightener
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REGISTERS
2500
2000
3000
1500
3500
1000
4000
500
4500
0 9 2 5 4 5
0
5000
Specification Sheet M03 Series Strap-on Saddle Flow Meter
Typical face plates
2500
2000
3000
1500
3500
1000
4000
500
4500
0 9 2 5 4 5 7
0
5000
Standard register
Optional 7-wheel register
FlowCom register
Mechanical Register
The instantaneous flowrate indicator is standard and available in gallons per minute, cubic feet per second, liters per second and other units. The register is driven by a flexible steel cable encased within a protective vinyl liner. The register housing protects both the register and cable drive system from moisture while allowing clear reading of the flowrate indicator and totalizer.
Digital Register
The optional FlowCom digital register displays a flowmeter’s flowrate and volumetric total. Available are four optional outputs: 4-20mA loop, open collector, optically isolated, and contact closure. Unique units of measurement for rate, total, 4-20mA, and pulse outputs. The FlowCom can be fitted to any new or existing McCrometer propeller flowmeter. The FlowCom also features a built-in data logger.
Wireless Telemetry
The optional FlowConnect is designed specifically for wireless telemetry via either satellite or cellular data service. Manual meter reading is never required. It uses either the mechanical register or the digital register (both shown above).
You can determine how often readings are made and transmitted to the cloud database, which you can view on a PC or on a cell phone. The viewing utility provides data tools that can analyze flow rate, consumption, and possible anomalies in an irrigation system.
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Documents / Resources
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MC PROPELLER M03 Series Strap On Saddle Flow Meter [pdf] User Guide M03 Series Strap On Saddle Flow Meter, M03 Series, Strap On Saddle Flow Meter, Saddle Flow Meter, Flow Meter, Meter |
