Truflo® — TIR | TI3R 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.
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.
Note | Technical Notes
Highlights additional information or detailed procedure. Hand Tighten Only
Over tightening may permanently damage product threads and lead to failure of the retaining nut.
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 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.
Features
- ½” – 24” Line Sizes
- Flow Rate
- Pulse | 4-20mA | Voltage 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”
360º Shielded Rotor Design
- Eliminates Finger Spread
- No Lost Paddles
Technical 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 | |
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 | 10-30 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 |
PP | 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 | 200 Psi @ 180°F | 40 Psi @ 300°F | 14 Bar @ 82°C | 2.7 Bar @ 148°F |
Operating Temperature | ||
PVC | 32°F to 140°F | 0°C to 60°C |
PP | -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 300°F | -40°C to 148°C |
Output | ||
Pulse | 4-20mA | Voltage (0~5V)* | ||
Display | ||
LED | Flow Rate | ||
Standards and Approvals | ||
CE | FCC | RoHS Compliant |
See Temperature and Pressure Graphs for more information *
Model Selection
PVC | PP | PVDF | ||
Size | Part Number | Material |
½” – 4″ | TIR-P-S | PVC |
6″ – 24″ | TIR-P-L | PVC |
1″ – 4″ | TIR-PP-S | PP |
6″ – 24″ | TIR-PP-L | PP |
1″ – 4″ | TIR-PF-S | PVDF |
6″ – 24″ | TIR-PF-L | PVDF |
Add Suffix –
‘E’ – EPDM Seals
316 SS | ||
Size | Part Number | Material |
½” – 4″ | TI3R-SS-S | 316 SS |
6″ – 24″ | TI3R-SS-L | 316 SS |
Add Suffix –
‘E’ – EPDM Seals
Display CharacteristicsDimensions (mm)
Wiring Diagram
Pin | Description | Color |
1 | 10~30 VDC | Brown |
2 | Pulse Output NPN | White |
3 | – VDC | Blue |
4 | Pulse Output PNP | Black |
5 | 4-20mA + or V* | Yellow |
6 | 4-20mA – or V* | Grey |
IO-Link
Pin | Description |
1 | 10~30 VDC |
2 | Factory Specific |
3 | – VDC |
4 | IO-Link |
Wiring – One Pulse/Gal | Con E
Set “Con E” in Pulse Output Control
(Refer Pulse Control Programmming, Page 11)
Wire Color | Description |
Brown | + 10~30VDC |
White | Pulse Output |
Blue | -VDC |
Wiring – To Flow Display | Con F
Set “Con F” in Pulse Output Control
(Refer Pulse Control Programmming, Page 11)
Wire Color | Description |
Brown | + 10~30VDC |
White | Paddle Pulse |
Blue | -VDC |
Wiring – SSR* PNP Pulse | Con A
Set “Con A” in Pulse Output Control
(Refer Pulse Control Programmming, Page 11)
Wire Color | Description |
Brown | + 10~30VDC |
Black | Pulse Output PNP |
Blue | -VDC |
*SSR – Solid State Relay
Wiring – SSR* NPN Pulse | Con A
Set “Con A” in Pulse Output Control
(Refer Pulse Control Programmming, Page 11)
Wire Color | Description |
Brown | + 10~30VDC |
White | Pulse Output NPN |
Blue | -VDC |
*SSR – Solid State Relay
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
Locate the flow meter positioning tab and clamp saddle 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
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.*Maximum % of solids: 10% with particle size not exceeding 0.5mm cross section or length
Fittings and K-Factor
TEE FITTINGS
TEE FITTINGS | ||||
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Tee Fitting | K-Factor | Sensor Length | ||
IN | DN | LPM | GPM | |
½” (V1) | 15 | 156.1 | 593.0 | S |
½” (V2) | 15 | 267.6 | 1013.0 | S |
¾” | 20 | 160.0 | 604.0 | S |
1″ | 25 | 108.0 | 408.0 | S |
1½” | 40 | 37.0 | 140.0 | S |
2″ | 50 | 21.6 | 81.7 | S |
2½” | 65 | 14.4 | 54.4 | S |
3″ | 80 | 9.3 | 35.0 | S |
4″ | 100 | 5.2 | 19.8 | S |
TEE FITTINGS (V2) | |
Size | K-Factor |
½” | 282.0 |
¾” | 196.0 |
1” | 136.0 |
1½” | 43.2 |
2” | 23.2 |
CLAMP-ON SADDLES | ||||
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Clamp Saddles | K-Factor | Sensor Length | ||
IN | DN | LPM | GPM | |
2″ | 50 | 21.6 | 81.7 | S |
3″ | 80 | 9.3 | 35.0 | S |
4″ | 100 | 5.2 | 19.8 | S |
6″ | 150 | 2.4 | 9.2 | L |
8″ | 200 | 1.4 | 5.2 | L |
CPVC SOCKET WELD-ON ADAPTERS | ||||
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Weld On Adapter | K-Factor | Sensor Length | ||
IN | DN | LPM | GPM | |
2″ | 50 | 14.4 | 54.4 | S |
2½” | 65 | 9.3 | 35.5 | S |
3″ | 80 | 9.3 | 35.0 | S |
4″ | 100 | 5.2 | 19.8 | S |
6″ | 150 | 2.4 | 9.2 | L |
8″ | 200 | 1.4 | 5.2 | L |
10″ | 250 | 0.91 | 3.4 | L |
12″ | 300 | 0.65 | 2.5 | L |
14″ | 400 | 0.5 | 1.8 | L |
16″ | 500 | 0.4 | 1.4 | L |
18″ | 600 | 0.3 | 1.1 | L |
20″ | 800 | 0.23 | 0.9 | L |
24″ | 1000 | 0.16 | 0.6 | L |
Pressure vs. TemperatureNote: During system design the specifications of all components must be considered. | Non-Shock
Min/Max Flow Rates
Pipe Size (O.D.) | LPM | GPM | LPM | GPM |
0.3m/s min. | 10m/s max | |
½” | DN15 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 120.0 | 32.0 |
¾” | DN20 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 170.0 | 45.0 |
1″ | DN25 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 300.0 | 79.0 |
1 ½” | DN40 | 25.0 | 6.5 | 850.0 | 225.0 |
2″ | DN50 | 40.0 | 10.5 | 1350.0 | 357.0 |
2 ½” | DN60 | 60.0 | 16.0 | 1850.0 | 357.0 |
3″ | DN80 | 90.0 | 24.0 | 2800.0 | 739.0 |
4″ | DN100 | 125.0 | 33.0 | 4350.0 | 1149.0 |
6″ | DN150 | 230.0 | 60.0 | 7590.0 | 1997.0 |
8″ | DN200 | 315.0 | 82.0 | 10395.0 | 2735.0 |
Programming
Select/Save/Continue
Move Selection Left
Change Digit Value
STEPS
DISPLAY | OPERATION |
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Home Screen |
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K Factor (K1 | K2) K1 — Pipe Size: ¾” – 24″ GPM | ½” – 8″ LPM K2 — Pipe Size: 10″ – 24″ LPM |
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K Factor Value Enter K Factor value depending on pipe size. Refer to Page 9 for K-Factor Values |
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Transmitter Range | 20mA Note: 4mA = 0 (Factory Default) |
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Enter 20mA Value 20mA = Max Flow Rate |
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SSR* Alarm Set Point *SSR – Solid State Relay Note: See Page No. 6 for Wiring |
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Enter Alarm Set Point Factory Default: 100 Range: 0 ~ 999.9 |
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Alarm Hysterisis |
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Enter Hysterisis Value Factory Default: 0.0 Range: 0 ~ 999.9 |
Additional Programming
STEPS
DISPLAY | OPERATION |
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Home Screen |
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Lock Settings Factory Default: Lk = 10 Otherwise meter will enter Lockout Mode* |
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Filter Damping Factory Default: F = 10 Range: 00 ~ 99 Sec |
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Decimal Point Factory Default: dP = 1 Range: 0 ~ 1 |
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Flow Unit Ut.G = Gallons (Factory Default) Ut.L = Liters | Ut.KL = Kiloliters |
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Pulse Output Control Con.E = One Pulse/Gal (Factory Default) Con.F = Paddle Pulse ▶ Frequency Max 5 KHZ | Con.A = SSR* |
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Alarm Mode Setting Factory Default: ALT = 0 Range: 0~4 | Refer to Alarm Mode Selection ( See below) |
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Alarm Output Delay Factory Default: t = 00 Range: 01 ~ 09 Secs |
Alarm Mode Selection
ALt No. | Description |
ALt = 0 | CV ≥ SV —▶ Relay ON | CV < [SV – Hys] —▶ Relay OFF |
ALt = 1 | CV ≤ SV —▶ Relay ON | CV > [SV + Hys] —▶ Relay OFF |
ALt = 2 | [SV + Hys] ≥ CV ≥ [SV – Hys] —▶ Relay ON : CV > [SV + Hys] or CV < [SV – HyS] —▶ Relay OFF |
ALt = 3 | [SV + Hys] ≥ CV ≥ [SV – Hys] —▶ Relay OFF: CV > [SV + Hys] or CV < [SV – HyS] —▶ Relay ON |
Hys = Hysteresis — Acts like a buffer ± around Alarm Set Point | |
CV: Current Value (Flow Rate) | SV = Set Value |
Rotor Pin | Paddle Replacement
Installation Fittings
SA
Clamp-On Saddle Fittings
- PVC Material
- Viton O-Rings
- Available in Metric DIN
- Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter
PVC | |
Size | Part Number |
2″ | SA020 |
3″ | SA030 |
4″ | SA040 |
6″ | SA060 |
8″ | SA080 |
PT | PPT | PFT
Installation Fittings
- PVC | PP | PVDF
- Socket End Connections
- Will Accept Signet Type Flow Meter
- True-Union Design®
PVDF | PVC | PP | |
Size | Part Number | Part Number | Part Number |
½” | PFT005 | PT005 | PPT005 |
¾” | PFT007 | PT007 | PPT007 |
1” | PFT010 | PT010 | PPT010 |
1½” | PFT015 | PT015 | PPT015 |
2” | PFT020 | PT020 | PPT020 |
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
PVC | |
Size | Part Number |
2″ | SAR020 |
3″ | SAR030 |
4″ | SAR040 |
6″ | SAR060 |
8″ | SAR080 |
10″ | SAR100 |
12″ | SAR120 |
14″ | SAR140 |
16″ | SAR160 |
CT
CPVC Tee Installation Fitting
- 1”-4” Pipe Sizes
- Easy to Install
- Will Accept Signet Flow Meter®
CPVC | |
Size | Part Number |
1″ | CT010 |
1 ½” | CT015 |
2″ | CT020 |
3″ | CT030 |
4″ | CT040 |
PG
Glue-On Adapter
- 2”-24” Pipe Sizes
- Easy to Install
- Will Accept Signet ® Flow Meter
Glue-On Adapter – CPVC | |
Size | Part Number |
2”- 4” | PG4 |
6”- 24” | PG24 |
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 |
SST
316SS TI3 Series
NPT Tee Fittings
- Will Accept Signet® Type Flow Meter
Threaded Tee Fitting – 316 SS Size Part Number ½” SST005 ¾” SST007 1″ SST010 1 ½” SST015 2″ SST020 3″ SST030 4″ SST040
SSS
316SS TI3 Series
Sanitary Tee Fittings
- Will Accept Signet Type Flow Meter
Sanitary Tee Fitting – 316 SS | |
Size | Part Number |
½” | SSS005 |
¾” | SSS007 |
1″ | SSS010 |
1 ½” | SSS015 |
2″ | SSS020 |
3″ | SSS030 |
4″ | SSS040 |
SSF
316SS TI3 Series
Flanged Tee Fittings
- Will Accept Signet Type Flow Meter
Flanged Tee Fitting – 316 SS Size Part Number ½” SSF005 ¾” SSF007 1″ SSF010 1 ½” SSF015 2″ SSF020 3″ SSF030 4″ SSF040
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 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:
- are beyond the warranty period or are products for which the original purchaser does not follow the warranty procedures outlined above;
- have been subjected to electrical, mechanical or chemical damage due to improper, accidental or negligent use;
- have been modified or altered;
- anyone other than service personnel authorized by Icon Process Controls Ltd have attempted to repair;
- have been involved in accidents or natural disasters; or
- 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:
- there is evidence of a potentially hazardous material present with the product;
- 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.
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Documents / Resources
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