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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Quick Start Manualtruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

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 - 1 Warning | Caution | Danger
Indicates a potential hazard. Failure to follow all warnings may lead to equipment damage, injury, or death.
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon Note | Technical Notes
Highlights additional information or detailed procedure.truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 5truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 1 Hand Tighten Only
Over tightening may permanently damage product threads and lead to failure of the retaining nut.
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 2 Do Not Use Tools
Use of tool(s) may damage produced beyond repair and potentially void product warranty.
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Always utilize the most appropriate PPE during installation and service of Truflo® products.
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 4 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)

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Product DescriptionNew ShearPro® Design

  • Contoured Flow Profile
  • Reduced Turbulence = Increased Longevity
  • 78% Less Drag than Old Flat Paddle Design*
    *Ref: NASA “Shape Effects on Drag”

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Superior Chemical360º Shielded Rotor Design

  • Eliminates Finger Spread
  • No Lost Paddles

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Competitor

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 Characteristicstruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Display CharacteristicsDimensions (mm)

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Dimensions

Wiring Diagram
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - 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
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - 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 Importantwarning - 1

  • 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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 6 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-5truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 7truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Retention CapCorrect Sensor Position
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - saddle notchLocate the flow meter positioning tab and clamp saddle notch.truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - LubricateEngage 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.truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - screw cap

  • 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.truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Position Setuptruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Flange*Maximum % of solids: 10% with particle size not exceeding 0.5mm cross section or length

Fittings and K-Factor

TEE FITTINGS

TEE FITTINGS
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - TEE FITTINGS
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
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - CLAMP-ON SADDLES
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
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor -CPVC SOCKET
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. Temperaturetruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - TemperatureNote: During system design the specifications of all components must be considered. | Non-Shocktruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Temperature 1Min/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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 8

Programming

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 9 Select/Save/Continue truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 16 Move Selection Left truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 17 Change Digit Value
STEPS truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - STEPS

DISPLAY OPERATION
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 15 Home Screen
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 10 K Factor (K1 | K2)
K1 — Pipe Size: ¾” – 24″ GPM | ½” – 8″ LPM K2 — Pipe Size: 10″ – 24″ LPM
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 11 K Factor Value
Enter K Factor value depending on pipe size. Refer to Page 9 for K-Factor Values
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 12 Transmitter Range | 20mA Note: 4mA = 0 (Factory Default)
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 13 Enter 20mA Value 20mA = Max Flow Rate
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 26 SSR* Alarm Set Point
*SSR – Solid State Relay
Note: See Page No. 6 for Wiring
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 13 Enter Alarm Set Point Factory Default: 100
Range: 0 ~ 999.9
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 14 Alarm Hysterisis
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 15 Enter Hysterisis Value Factory Default: 0.0
Range: 0 ~ 999.9

Additional Programming
STEPStruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - STEPS 1

DISPLAY OPERATION
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 15 Home Screen
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 18 Lock Settings
Factory Default: Lk = 10
Otherwise meter will enter Lockout Mode*
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 19 Filter Damping Factory Default: F = 10 Range: 00 ~ 99 Sec
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 20 Decimal Point Factory Default: dP = 1 Range: 0 ~ 1
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 21 Flow Unit
Ut.G = Gallons (Factory Default) Ut.L = Liters | Ut.KL = Kiloliters
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 22 Pulse Output Control
Con.E = One Pulse/Gal (Factory Default)
Con.F = Paddle Pulse ▶ Frequency Max 5 KHZ | Con.A = SSR*
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 23 Alarm Mode Setting Factory Default: ALT = 0
Range: 0~4 | Refer to Alarm Mode Selection ( See below)
truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - icon 24 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 Replacementtruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Paddle Replacement

Installation Fittings

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - Saddle FittingsSA
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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - FittingsPT | 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 PVDFtruflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - SAR

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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - CTCT
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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - PG

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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - SWOL

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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - SST

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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - SSSSSS
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

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor - SSF

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:

  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.

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Documents / Resources

truflo TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor [pdf] User Guide
TI3R Series Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor, TI3R Series, Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor, Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor, Wheel Flow Meter Sensor, Flow Meter Sensor, Meter Sensor

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