ICON PROCESS CONTROLS TIW Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter User Guide

Wetted Materials:
- Sensor Body: PVC (Dark), PP (Pigmented), PVDF (Natural),
  316SS
- O-Rings: FKM, EPDM*, FFKM*
- Rotor Pin | Bushings: Zirconium Ceramic, ZrO2
- Paddle | Rotor: –
Electrical:
- Frequency: 49 Hz per m/s nominal, 15 Hz per ft/s nominal
- Supply Voltage: –
- Supply Current: –

Product Usage Instructions:

Safety Information:

Before using the Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor,
ensure you follow these safety guidelines:

De-pressurize and vent the system before 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 the product construction.

Assembly and Installation:

Follow these steps for proper assembly and installation of the
flow meter sensor:

Prepare the system by de-pressurizing and venting.
Confirm the pipe size is within the specified range (DN15 to
DN600).

Select the appropriate wetted material for your
application.
Connect the sensor according to the provided dimensions and
connection type.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

To ensure optimal performance and longevity of the flow meter
sensor, consider the following maintenance tips:

Regularly check for leaks or signs of wear on the
components.

Clean the sensor periodically to prevent build-up that may
affect accuracy.
If you encounter any issues, refer to the user manual for
troubleshooting steps.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use this flow meter sensor in high-pressure
systems?

A: It is recommended not to exceed the maximum
pressure specifications to avoid equipment damage or injury. Always
de-pressurize and vent the system before installation or
removal.

Q: What should I do if I notice a leak in the system?

A: If you detect a leak, immediately
de-pressurize the system and inspect the components for damage.
Replace any faulty parts following the manufacturer’s
guidelines.

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Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Quick Start Manual

Read the user’s manual carefully before starting to use the unit. Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice.

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Truflo® — TIW 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.

WARNING

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.

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Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Industry’s Most Accurate & Reliable Paddle Wheel Flow Meters

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 a 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.

? ½” 24″ Line Sizes ? Pulse Output ? Industry’s Highest Accuracy: ±0.5% F.S
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

vs. Flat Paddle

Zirconium Ceramic Rotor | Bushings
? Up to 15x the Wear Resistance ? Integral Rotor Bushings Reduce Wear
and Fatigue Stress

360º Shielded Rotor Design
? Eliminates Finger Spread ? No Lost Paddles

vs. Competitor

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Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Product Introduction

M12 Connection

Flying Lead

Hirschmann DIN

316 Stainless
Steel
Dimensions
52.00

52.00

R26.00

M12 Connection

146.00 114.60

26.00

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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Specifications

General

Operating Range

0.3 to 33 ft/s

0.1 to 10 m/s

Pipe Size Range

½ to 24″

DN15 to DN600

Linearity

±0.5% of F.S @ 25°C | 77°F

Repeatability

±0.5% of F.S @ 25°C | 77°F

Output Type

NPN or PNP with 4.7K pull high resistor

Output Current

150mA with short circuit protection

Wetted Materials

Sensor Body

PVC (Dark) | PP (Pigmented) | PVDF (Natural) | 316SS

O-Rings

FKM | EPDM* | FFKM*

Rotor Pin | Bushings

Zirconium Ceramic | ZrO2

Paddle | Rotor

ETFE Tefzel®

Electrical

Frequency

49 Hz per m/s nominal

15 Hz per ft/s nominal

Supply Voltage

5-30 VDC ±10% regulated

Supply Current

<1.5 mA @ 3.3 to 6 VDC

<20 mA @ 6 to 24 VDC

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

PVC

180 psi @ 68°F | 40 psi @ 140°F

12.5 bar @ 20°C | 2.7 bar @ 60°F

180 psi @ 68°F | 40 psi @ 190°F

12.5 bar @ 20°C | 2.7 bar @ 88°F

PVDF

200 psi @ 68°F | 40 psi @ 240°F

14 bar @ 20°C | 2.7 bar @ 115°F

316SS

Consult Factory

Operating Temperature

PVC

32°F to 140°F

0°C to 60°C

-4°F to 190°F

-20°C to 88°C

PVDF

-40°F to 240°F

-40°C to 115°C

316SS

-40°F to 240°F

-40°C to 115°C

Standards and Approvals

CE | FCC | RoHS Compliant

See Temperature and Pressure Graphs for more information

* Optional

Model Selection

PVC | PP | PVDF

Size ½” – 4″ 6″ – 24″ 1″ – 4″ 6″ – 24″ 1″ – 4″ 6″ – 24″

Part Number TIW-P-S TIW-P-L TIW-PP-S TIW-PP-L TIW-PF-S TIW-PF-L

Add Suffix `E’ – EPDM Seals

Material PVC PVC PP PP PVDF PVDF

316 SS

Size ½” – 4″ 6″ – 24″

Part Number TI3W-SS-S TI3W-SS-L

Add Suffix `E’ – EPDM Seals

Material 316 SS 316 SS

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Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

M12 Wiring

TIW – M12 Male

Hirschmann DIN Wiring

M12 Female Cable
01

Brown | 5~30VDC Black | PNP Pulse White | NPN Pulse Blue | -VDC

M12 Connection (no Internal wiring required)

Description

Color

+ 5-30 VDC

Brown

-VDC

Blue

PNP Output

Black

NPN Output

White

Terminal 1 2 3 4

Description + 5-30 VDC
– VDC PNP Output NPN Output

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Fittings and K-Factor
TEE FITTINGS

CLAMP-ON SADDLES

CPVC SOCKET WELD-ON ADAPTERS

Tee Fitting

½” (V1) 15

½” (V2) 15

¾”

1″

1½”

2″

2½”

3″

4″

100

K-Factor

LPM
156.1 267.6 160.0 108.0 37.0 21.6 14.4
9.3 5.2

GPM
593.0 1013.0 604.0 408.0 140.0
81.7 54.4 35.0 19.8

Sensor Length
S S S S S L L L L

Pressure vs. Temperature

bar psi 15.2 220

= PVC

= PP

13.8 200

12.4 180

11.0 160

9.7 140

8.3 120

6.9 100

5.5 80

4.1 60

2.8 40

1.4 20

°F 60

104

140

175

°C 20

= PVDF

212

248

100

120

316SS PC

PVC

PP PVDF

Clamp Saddles

K-Factor

LPM GPM

2″

21.6

81.7

3″

9.3

35.0

4″

100

5.2

19.8

6″

150

2.4

9.2

8″

200

1.4

5.2

Sensor Length
S S S L L

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

Connection to Display | PLC

Weld On Adapter

2″

2½”

3″

4″

100

6″

150

8″

200

10″

250

12″

300

14″

400

16″

500

18″

600

20″

800

24″

1000

K-Factor

LPM
14.4 9.3 9.3 5.2 2.4 1.4 0.91 0.65 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.23 0.16

GPM
54.4 35.5 35.0 19.8 9.2 5.2 3.4 2.5 1.8 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.6

Sensor Length
S S S S L L L L L L L L L

Min/Max Flow Rates

Pipe Size (O.D.)
½” | DN15 ¾” | DN20 1″ | DN25 1 ½” | DN40 2″ | DN50 2 ½” | DN60 3″ | DN80 4″ | DN100 6″ | DN150 8″ | DN200

LPM | GPM LPM | GPM

0.3m/s min. 10m/s max

3.5 | 1.0 5.0 | 1.5 9.0 | 2.5 25.0 | 6.5 40.0 | 10.5 60.0 | 16.0 90.0 | 24.0 125.0 | 33.0 230.0 | 60.0 315.0 | 82.0

120.0 | 32.0 170.0 | 45.0 300.0 | 79.0 850.0 | 225.0 1350.0 | 357.0 1850.0 | 357.0 2800.0 | 739.0 4350.0 | 1149.0 7590.0 | 1997.0 10395.0 | 2735.0

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Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Installation

Retention Cap

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

Lubricate with

Ensure tab | notch are parallel to flow direction | Fig-4

silicone inside of

insertion fitting

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

Fig – 1

Fig – 2

Retention Cap
Flow Process Pipe

Fig – 3

Locating Pin
Ensure O-rings are well lubricated
Notch
1¼” G
Sensor Blade Ensure tab is parallel to flow direction

Fig – 4 Top View

Correct Sensor Position
01 Tab
Notch

Fig – 5

VERY IMPORTANT Lubricate O-rings with a viscous 02 lubricant, compatible with the system 03
Flow Meter Positioning Tab

Hand tighten using the retention cap

Notch

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.

· Hand tighten the screw cap · DO NOT use any tools — threads may
be damaged · Ensure meter is firmly in place
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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

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

2x 90º Elbow

Inlet

Outlet

Inlet

Outlet

10xID

5xID

25xID

5xID

90º Downward Flow

Inlet

Outlet

90º Elbow Downward Flow Upward

Inlet

Outlet

40xID

5xID

Installation Positions
Figure – 1

20xID

5xID

Figure – 2

Reducer
Inlet

Outlet

15xID Ball Valve
Inlet

5xID
Outlet

50xID

5xID

Figure – 3

Good if NO SEDIMENT present

Good if NO AIR BUBBLES present

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Preferred installation if SEDIMENT* or AIR BUBBLES
may be present
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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Rotor Pin | Paddle Replacement

01 Line up pin with hole

02 GENTLY tap

Small Pin

03 Tap until pin is 50% out

Pin Hole

04 Pull out

05 Pull out

Paddle

Insert new paddle in flow meter

07 Push in pin approx. 50%

08 GENTLY tap

09 Congratulations! Replacement procedure is complete!

Ensure holes are aligned

Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Installation Fittings

SA
Clamp-On Saddle Fittings
· PVC Material · Viton® O-Rings · Available in Metric DIN · Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

Size 2″ 3″ 4″ 6″ 8″

PVC
Part Number SA020 SA030 SA040 SA060 SA080

PT | PPT | PFT
Installation Fittings
· PVC | PP | PVDF · Socket End
Connections · Will Accept Signet® Type
Flow Meter · True-Union Design

PVDF

PVC

Size ½” ¾” 1″ 1½” 2″

Part Number PFT005 PFT007 PFT010 PFT015 PFT020

Part Number PT005 PT007 PT010 PT015 PT020

Add Suffix `E’ – EPDM Seals `T’ – NPT End Connectors `B’ – Butt Fused End Connections for PP or PVDF

PP
Part Number PPT005 PPT007 PPT010 PPT015 PPT020

SAR
Clamp-On Saddle Fittings (SDR Pipe)
· PVC Material · Viton® O-Rings · Available in Metric DIN · Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter

Size 2″ 3″ 4″ 6″ 8″ 10″ 12″ 14″ 16″

PVC
Part Number SAR020 SAR030 SAR040 SAR060 SAR080 SAR100 SAR120 SAR140 SAR160

CT
CPVC Tee Installation Fitting
· 1″-4″ Pipe Sizes · Easy to Install · Will Accept Signet®
Flow Meter

CPVC

Size 1″
1 ½” 2″ 3″ 4″

Part Number CT010 CT015 CT020 CT030 CT040

Add Suffix `E’ – EPDM Seals `T’ – NPT End Connectors `B’ – Butt Fused End Connections for PP or PVDF

SWOL
Weld-On Adapter
· 2″-12″ Pipe Sizes · 316SS Weld-o-let with
PVDF insert · Easy to Install · Will Accept
Signet® Flow Meter

Weld-On Adapter – 316 SS

Size

Part Number

3″

SWOL3

4″

SWOL4

6″

SWOL6

8″

SWOL8

10″

SWOL10

12″

SWOL12

Glue-On Adapter – CPVC

Size 2″- 4″ 6″- 24″

Part Number PG4 PG24

Glue-On Adapter

· 2″-24″ Pipe Sizes · Easy to Install · Will Accept Signet® Flow Meter

Truflo® — TIW Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
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 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; or 2) 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 I NCLUDING 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

Phone: 905.469.9283 · Sales: sales@iconprocon.com · Support: support@iconprocon.com

Documents / Resources

ICON PROCESS CONTROLS TIW Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter [pdf] User Guide
TIW Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter, TIW Series, Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter, Paddle Wheel Flow Meter, Flow Meter, Meter

References

User Manual

TIW Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions:

Safety Information:

Assembly and Installation:

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

FAQ:

Q: Can I use this flow meter sensor in high-pressure
systems?

Q: What should I do if I notice a leak in the system?

Documents / Resources

References

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