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If the paddlewheel flow meter is applied to a system with particles or crystallization (e.g. CuSO4), please do CIP (Clean-in-place) before installing the meter. Any damage related to not doing CIP will not be covered by the warranty.
The paddle device is made from ceramic material, which is built to last longer,but it is not impact resistant. The drop of the paddle set when disassembling or assembling, the rapid change of flow pressure (such as the switch of pump or valve), water hammer and the impact of foreign objects are not covered by this warranty.
It is recommended that users gradually start the valve system in order to avoid high water pressure change in a short period of time because it might damage the paddle. For example, start the pump inverter at lower frequency (ex:35Hz), and then increase the frequency after system has stabilized for a period of time.
Measuring range and service life:
The working flow speed range of this flow meter is from 0.15m/s to 10m/s, but high flow volume may cause a shorter life span for the paddle. It is recommended that the customer select the suitable pipe diameter, and a long-term flow speed of below 5m/s.
If not otherwise agreed, the warranty program of this product is as follows.
Please confirm the condition of the product within 14 days after receiving it. If there are any defects caused during shipment, please contact the sales personnel for a product replacement.
The product warranty is for 12 months from the delivery date. The warranty covers functional failures due to the non-human error and the non-specified environmental factors. During the warranty period, there will be no charge for product inspection, replacement of parts, or maintenance, etc. The paddle wheel is a consumable, that differs in life span according to working environment. Therefore, normal wear and tear is not covered by this warranty.
When the product needs to be shipped back for maintenance, the packaging must be in perfect condition to avoid any additional damage during shipping.
This product warranty only covers normal use. Any special applications, abnormal and excessive use are not covered by this warranty.
The failures under the following conditions shall not be covered by this warranty, and the expenses for inspection, parts, maintenance, etc. shall be charged accordingly:
Natural disasters: flood, fire, earthquake, lighting strike, typhoon, etc.
Human caused damages: scratch, falling, tenon fracture, beating, breaking and heavy hitting.
Human errors: use of inappropriate voltage, high humidity, water, stain, corrosion, loss, improper storage, etc.
Other abnormal factors: The damage caused by the installation, appending, expanding, modifying and repair of the product or using an unauthorized third party for parts.
The measurement method of LORRIC’s paddle wheel flowmeter is magnetism and the paddle’s rotation. Bubble, solid foreign matters, magnetic substance should be avoided. Meanwhile, there should not be any interference by strong magnetic field around the flowmeter.
The unused wires should be covered or protected to avoid electric leakage, short circuit, damage, and electric shock to humans.
If disassembling the device, please make sure there is no any foreign object on sealing of lower housing, then evenly tighten 4 screws on upper housing. If screws are not evenly tightened, it may cause damage to the housing. If not completely locked, the device may not be water and dust proof.
To avoid damaging electronic parts, please make sure the device is powered off.
The flow volume measurement of LORRIC’s paddle wheel flowmeter is based on the rotating mechanism of the paddle wheel. Paddle or shaft could be lost under long-term abrasion or impact by external forces. Users should pay careful attention to any equipment that may be damaged by missing paddle and shaft.
Pressing the button for an extended period will cause damage to the button. Please avoid excessive pressing.
After the warranty, the electronic components of the product will age due to time and operating environment. Under long-term use, please replace the new product according to the condition of the product.
Do not operate the product under an Orange or Red LCD Backlight for a long time. Product damage and related losses may occur.
LORRIC’s paddlewheel flow meter with it’s Axlesense technology can detect paddle rotation as short as 3 degrees. In addition, Axlesense technology enables the flowmeter to provide accurate measurement results even under 0.3 m/s flow speeds with a faster response time. Also, our flowmeter has the best in class linearity of 0.5% FS.
In addition to a faster response, LORRIC’s Axlesense technology allows for bi-directional measurement. The flows’ direction can be determined by the positive and negative signs.
Due to inevitable friction between the paddlewheel and shaft, the minimum detectable flow speed is 0.1m/s. Therefore, when displayed data is zero, there may exist some slowly moving flow in the pipe.
The measurement method of LORRIC’s paddle wheel flowmeter is magnetism and paddle’s rotation. The solid foreign matters, magnetic substance, crystalloid, and water hammer should be avoided. Meanwhile, there should not be any interference by strong magnetic fields around the flowmeter.
Solid foreign matters, magnetic substance, crystalloid, and water hammer may cause paddle wheel stuck and shorten its life. Another feature of AxleSense technology is providing an alarm when paddle wheel is damaged or lost by external force or abrasion.
Please be aware that magnetic fields or residual magnetism may cause interference to the flowmeter which may result in damage if they are used near the installation site. The purchaser must determine the applicability of the product for its desired use and assumes all risks in connection therewith. LORRIC assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in connection with the use of its products.
The alarm used to detect paddle damage or loss is intended to assist on-site operators to find out what is causing equipment abnormalities. Because there are a myriad of variables involved with on-site operation and magnetic fields that come from other equipment, the alarm function is liable to fail. Please do not take the alarm function as a single source for monitoring your flow system. Please contact LORRIC for advanced help.
Please remove anything with a strong magnetic field around the paddle wheel flowmeter which may cause incorrect flow volume measurement or no rotation of the paddle wheel.
There is a gap between paddle and shaft which was designed by us on purpose. Therefore, it is normal when the sound of paddle wheel rotation is getting louder by the increase of flow speed.
LORRIC paddle wheel flowmeter is designed to measure flow volume of liquid without large amounts of impurities in the pipe filled with liquid under an industrial environment. Installation location should be chosen at where liquid in pipe could be stable and fully developed, and the liquid temperature should be between 0 to 50°C(due to the limitation of PVC pipe and paddle base). The device of paddle wheel flowmeter provides water resistant (waterproof level: IP65) but not for under water usage. Material of device housing is PC which provides a bit of chemical resistance but cannot be exposed to a large amount of chemical for a long time.
Following factors should be considered for choosing paddle wheel flowmeter and T-connector :
Temperature resistance
Chemical resistance
Pressure resistance
Confirm the version of the instruction manual, hardware, and firmware. Go to version page to check.
Make sure that the installation environment meets the standard for flow volume monitoring. There should be a certain distance in front and after the location of the installed flowmeter. The proper position for the flowmeter should be face up horizontally or vertically depending on the flow direction.
Confirm temperature and chemical resistance, and the size of pipes.
Ingredients in chemicals and operating temperatures will differ according to industry. Before purchasing the flowmeter, please confirm these specifications to avoid any damage to the flowmeter.
Please avoid measuring fluids with magnetic particles which may cause LORRIC’s paddle wheel flowmeter to work improperly. The reason being, is the paddlewheel uses magnetic flow sensor technology. In addition, we suggest placing it at a distance from equipment which may generate a strong magnetic field, like motors and electromagnetic valves.
This document is applicable the products below.
Hardware version v1.0.0 ~ v1.2.1
Firmware version v1.0.0 ~ v1.0.4
You can find the hardware version on the sticker on the left side of the device.
Firmware version could be found on the bottom right of the boot screen indicated by a red arrow sign like shown below.
Format of hardware version number vYY.XX.ZZ
Hardware version number starts with a lowercase “V”, followed by 1 to 2 numbers “YY” which represents important modification of electronic and mechanism affects product’s core function. Following 1 or 2 numbers “XX” represents modification of non-core function. The last 1 or 2 numbers “ZZ” represents modification which does not affect product function, such as minor mechanism feature modification or substitution of electronic component.
Format of firmware version number vYY.XX.ZZ
Firmware version number starts by lowercase “V”, followed by 1 to 2 numbers “YY” which represents important modification of firmware. Following 1 or 2 numbers “XX” represents modification of non-core function. The last 1 or 2 numbers “ZZ” represents modification which does not affect product function.
Format of manual version vXX.ZZ
Version number starts from lowercase “v”, following 2 numbers “XX” which version of manual.The last 1 or 2 numbers “ZZ” represents revised serial number of the version.
Due to modifications in mechanisms, electrical or firmware that could affect usage or installation methods, LORRIC will release new versions of the instruction manual. For example, if the definition of aviation plug changes then we will release an updated manual. At the same time, for clients who own older models, the appropriate manual will still be available.
If modifications in the instruction manual don't affect the usage, but are just for improvements in grammar, sentence structure, etc. LORRIC will not release a new version.
The manual provides multi-language versions. The same manual version in each language is for the same hardware and firmware version.
LED monitor mainly provides high contrast numbers display for high visibility even in a dark environment.
LED monitor also provides 5 displayed digits within a decimal point which mainly displays real-time and accumulated flow volume data. For more digits of data, such as historical data and long-term cumulative data, please see the LCD.
LCD monitor allows display for 16 English characters in 3 rows . The first row is current content with units. The second row is data. The third row is a definition of each button.
The LCD screen has a 3-color backlit display. Definition of each color light as below:
Geen: Real-time data, device is working normally.
Red:
Continuous red light: Alarm B- Current status of the device meets the parameters set-up by the user so must pay attention to it. Alarm C- The calendar battery needs to be replaced.
Orange: Non real-time data display. Historical data query and set-up page display.
There are 4 buttons on the device, the definition of each button will be displayed at the upper row on the LCD screen. Generally, the leftmost button stands for “Exit” or “Back to last page”. The middle 2 buttons are for users to review page by page, modify data, or switch option. The rightmost button stands for “Set” or “Confirm”. Previously mentioned definitions are only for general use. For some other use scenarios, button definitions are modifiable for usability or error proof.
Besides other agreements, our standard package contains:
FP-AS510 Device * 1
2m 8pin cable * 1
Quick starting manuel * 1
Screws to connect the device and paddle set (Locking screws with your convenient side is suggested. It is unnecessary locking screws both sides)
Paddle set and T-connector can be purchased separately
Blinking red light: Alarm A- Major error. Please see the “” page for more details.
Parts
Material
Screws for top side housing
Stainless steel 304
Screen cover
PMMA
Whole housing without screen cover
PC+GF
Buttons
PET
2 meters long 8 pin cable with insulation cover
Union nuts of 2 meters long 8 pin cable
Oring of 2 meters long 8 pin cable
Sealing ring for top housing
M12 8 pin
Set A1 for the Pipe type
Set B1 for the flow rate volume unit
Set B2 for the flow volume time unit
Set B3 for the cumulative volume unit
Press ESC several times, Go back to monitor screen, check if flow direction is expected, use A04 A05 to change flow direction display
In the monitor screen, check if the flow volume is as expected, use A02 to scale flow volume.
E type parameters are for communication setup
F type parameter for communication simulation
Remove the device from the T-connector, and check if the lcd backlight blinks a red light. Reinstall the device and check if the LCD monitor goes back to a green light.
Leave the device screen on one of 3 monitoring screens (flow volume, flow speed, totalizer).
Finish.
If any of the scenarios below occur and damage the paddlewheel, the warranty is void.
If the device material is PC then it is not resistant to PVC glue with its strong gas and lubricant for PVC pipe. Therefore, before installing the paddlewheel flowmeter you must be sure the glue is dry between the connecting pipe and adapter.
EPDM seal material only works with certain chemicals, but not oil.
Please notice if chemicals are flowing vertically it could potentially damage the paddle wheel flowmeter.
If the paddle wheel flowmeter is not able to be aligned with the main pipe or is taken as supported point on the pipeline, the flowmeter may bear unexpected force which could shorten usage life and cause water leakage.
During the installation, it is better to use hands to lock the union nuts until there is no water leakage instead of using tools which could damage the flowmeter.
Inaccurate piping may cause liquid leakage and lead to the paddle wheel flowmeter’s damage.
When valving, water hammer should be carefully avoided to prevent paddle wheel flowmeter damage.
The operational device of the paddle wheel flowmeter is not UV resistant. Therefore, we suggest to cover it with protector if installed outdoors.
The seller will not be responsible of free maintenance for any defect or malfunction incurred by individual causes.
If the paddlewheel flowmeter is transported with it's piping system to another site without protection it could be damaged.
When installing the paddle wheel flowmeter there should be an appropriate amount of spacing for union and flange installation. If not, the following accidents may occur:
Crack on union nut
Crack on adaptor
Stripped T-connector thread
Water leakage due to insufficient compression or missing sealing
Within correct installation, the paddle wheel flowmeter can resist maximum pressure up to 10 kg/cm². Do not use too much torque to lock the union nuts, otherwise the following accidents could occur :
Crack on union nut
Crack on adaptor
Stripped T-connector thread.
Sealing failure due to excessive compression.
The 1st principle for choosing an installation location where the pipe is filled with liquid to avoid issues caused by air bubble or precipitation in the pipe.
The 2nd principle is allowing the flow in the pipe to be fully developed by having enough length on both sides of the straight pipe. This means no equipment should be left on either side like adaptors, elbow pipe, valves or pumps.
The flow volume measurement of LORRIC’s paddle wheel flowmeter is based on the rotating mechanism of the paddle wheel. Paddle or axel could be lost under long-term abrasion or impact by external forces.Users should pay careful attention to any equipment that may cause the above damage.
The LCD display screen should not be exposed to direct sunlight that could cause visibility issues and a shorter usage life. Therefore, installing the flowmeter under direct sunlight should be avoided or with a sunlight protector is recommended.
During flow movement, where the liquid is coming from means the front and where it’s moving to means the back. Generally, it is recommended that the flowmeter be installed at a position 10D (10x inside diameter of the pipe) at the front and 5D at the back (as shown in the figure below). If the inside of the pipe diameter is unknown, the outside of the diameter can be used.
The flow meter should be installed upstream of valve, so the fluid will be fully developed. This recommendation is also applicable to other piping components that may affect the flow field.
Vertical pipe
Please choose the vertical pipe with an bottom-up flow direction.
Horizontal pipe
Please choose the location with full liquid, like the lower part of the inclined pipe.
LORRIC’s paddlewheel flowmeter should not be installed at the top right or bottom side of the pipe in order to avoid the interruption of air bubbles or precipitate.
If the paddle wheel flowmeter is installed on the side, which also affects flow measurement and causes a shorter product life.
Please noticed the air bubble in the pipe to avoid measurement error. If the location of installation for the paddlewheel is close to a tank where pressure is low. We recommend installing a valve at the pipe exit to avoid generating any air bubbles.
If air bubbles frequently generate in the pipe it may lead to over 5% non-reproducible measurement error which should be avoided.
Take off union adapter and nuts, paddle set, and device from T-connector
Install union adapter and nuts with pipe: Install the union adapter and nuts to the pipe with glue. Before going to the next step, the glue should be completely dry.
Lock T-connector and pipe with union adapter
Install paddle set and seals with T-connector: The arrow sign on the top of the paddle set means the direction of flow, the top side of the arrow sign means the direction of line-out. As below image, please refer to it before installation.
Install device to the paddle base and rotate it clockwise to the end. With deterioration design, please watch the installation direction and do not force it.
Fix device with paddle base through the side of it: The screws for fixing the device with the paddle set are not leakproof. Please avoid excessive force when screwing in the device which may cause damage.
Please turn off the device and unplug before disassembling it.
Take off four hex socket head cap screws on the top housing according to above image.
Seperate top and bottom housing.
Be aware when separating the top and bottom housing because there are many wires connecting both.
Rotate top housing to a desired viewing orientation.
Do not rotate the top housing too many times to prevent the cables from being damaged from unnecessary pulls.
In the bottom housing there is an O-ring with an inner groove for a thread hole . For it to work properly, please confirm there is no particle, fiber or any object that may break the sealing function before attaching the top and bottom housing.
Combine top with bottom housing.
Tighten four screws on top housing.
Too much torque may damage the device.
Finish.
The video about the introduction of device, paddle set, T-connector and power cable.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Mechanism Specs
Installation method
in-line (Pipe segment)
Fluid in pipes temperature
0~50 °C (32~122°F)
Device working environment temperature
-10~60°C (14~140°F)
T-connector adapter
UPVC Gluing adapter (ASTM, JIS, DIN)
UPVC internal and external thread adapter (BSPT and NPT)
T-connector diameter
DN20-50 (¾" to 2")
Paddle material
PVDF or PPH with embedded magnet + ceramic bearing and shaft
T-connector material
UPVC
Power supply
DC 12V to 36V 100mA
Response time
< 0.5 second
Waterproof level
IP65 *
Measurement Specs
Applicable fluid maximum dynamic viscosity
300cSt***
Applicable fluid
Clear, oil or chemicals with less impurities (<1%)
Linearity
± 0.5 % FS (>0.3m/s)
Reproducibility
± 0.4 %
OR tolerance
± 2.5 % OR
Measuring principle
Paddle Wheel
Flow velocity range
± 0.3~10m/s
Can extend to ± 0.15m ~ 10m/s **
Transient data
Instantaneous flow volume and flow velocity
Cumulative data
Positive and negative net flow volume accumulation, past 14 days and long time accumulative net flow volume.
User Interface
Language
English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese (Others customizable)
Unit
Metric: Litre, cubic meters, meters
Imperial: foot, Cubic foot, Uk gallon, US gallon
Time: second, minute, hour, day
Display
Double screen display : Large 5-Digit LED, 16x3 3-Color Backlight LCD display
Display digits
LED 5 Digits (4 digits when negative value)/ LCD 10 Digits (Not including sign and decimal point)
Operation buttons
4 Key touch buttons
Wired communication
Analog output 4-20mA ( External Power Supply Required)/ Modbus RTU RS485 Two-line/ OCT switch signal(ship with 2 meter cable)
Calendar function battery
CR2032
* IP65:The IP Code, International Protection Marking, IEC standard 60529, sometimes interpreted as Ingress Protection Marking, classifies and rates the degree of protection provided by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water. The first digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure provides against access to hazardous parts (e.g., electrical conductors, moving parts) and the ingress of solid foreign objects. The second digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure provides against harmful ingress of water.
6 stands for dust tight: No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust tight). A vacuum must be applied. Test duration of up to 8 hours based on air flow.
5 stands for water jets: Water projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
** The flow velocity range may be slightly different due to factors such as piping diameter and fluid coefficient.
*** The device is calibrated with normal temperature water. Fluids with different viscosities may have different results, and may also change the minimum and maximum flow velocity.
Besides other agreements, our standard package contains:
Paddle set (incl. paddle base, paddle wheel, shaft) * 1
Paddle set M4 screws * 4
Paddle set O-ring * 1
Paddle set could be purchased separately, or shipped with a T-connector.
Size of each part will affect the accuracy of flow volume monitoring. We suggest using OEM parts for correct results.
Parts
Material
Paddle Wheel
Al2O3
Shaft sleeve
Al2O3
Paddle
PVDF or PPH
Paddle base
UPVC, PPH or PVDF (for order made)
Paddle set O-ring
EPDM、VITON、FEPM (for order made)
Paddle set M4 screws
Stainless steel 304
The maximum possible deviation for LORRIC’s paddle wheel flow meter is 0.5 % F.S. + 2.5 % O.R. which could be converted to the relation of maximum possible deviation and displayed data under different flow speed as seen below.
The data displayed on the screen is the flow speed in the T-connector. In most cases it will be a bit faster than the flow speed of same ordinary pipe at the same flow volume.
Flow volume will be accumulated continuously until it is manually zeroed.
Maximum cumulative flow volume is 999,999,999 Litre and will be zeroed until it is exceeded.
Parameter C1 affects historical data and flow direction. Historical date data is set by classification G of the parameter.
Calculation of historical flow volume is based on the following rules.
If cumulative flow volume is not zeroed on a certain day (ex. 2020/01/01), then the data on that day is the data at 23:59:59 minus the data at 23:59:59 on the previous day.
If cumulative flow volume is zeroed on a certain day, then data on that day is the data by 23:59:59.
Date data of historical flow volume is based on the following rules.
Recorded data will not be changed. Therefore, artificially setting a data recording date earlier than the previous one makes recorded data being the same or earlier between new and previous date.
Besides other agreements, our standard package contains:
T-connector * 1
Union standard package contains
Union nuts * 2
Union adapter * 2
Union O-ring * 2
T-connector is generally shipped with a paddle set.
Parts
Material
T-connector
UPVC
Nuts
UPVC
Union adapter
UPVC
Paddle set screws
Stainless steel 304
O-ring
EPDM、VITON、FEPM (for order made)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
½"
164
100
27.6
36
62.3
46.2
115.7
82.2
¾"
168
100
32.6
41.9
60
50.5
115.7
85.7
1"
168
100
40.6
50
60
60
115.7
85.7
1¼"
210
114
50.2
59.6
65
75.6
127
89.2
1½"
218
120
56
65.7
70
83
134
92.5
2"
269.5
133.3
72
81
81
99.7
148.8
99
A
B
C
D
E
F
2½"
160
70
76
92
106.5
152.5
I
J
63
63
UPVC T-connector
Pipe diameter
Model
Metric ratio (pulses per litre)
US Gallon (pulses per US gal)
UK Gallon (pulses per UK gal)
3/4"
FP-P020
67.23
254.48
305.62
1"
FP-P025
53.33
201.89
242.46
1-1/4"
FP-P032
24.44
92.51
111.11
1-1/2"
FP-P040
17.02
64.43
77.38
2"
FP-P050
9.86
37.31
44.81
2-1/2"
FP-P065
5.42
20.52
24.64
If you can not see the pipe model you are currently using in the list or have other compatibility requirements, please ask our sales representative.
Under the set-up page, flow volume calculating, accumulating, and communication functions will be stopped.
Press the bottom-right button for entering the set-up page as below.
You can switch parameter classification by the middle 2 buttons. For more details of parameter classification and definitions, please see the parameter set-up page.
Enter the sub menu, then select the expected parameter. Accordingly, find below image for display reference.
Please see the page of
Please see the page of
Please refer to the
Set-up steps as below:
Connect cable first according to the cable wiring section on this page.
Set up parameter E06 for selecting the data to output.
Parameter E07 and E08 are for specifying maximum and minimum value to output. These 2 values can be either positive or negative, however, E07 has to be smaller than E08.
Use E09 to set output current milliamps when output data is out of the E07 and E08 range, there are 3 options:
"2.4 & 21.6" stands for outputting 2.4mA when data is less than E07 value, and outputting 21.6mA when data is greater than E08 value.
"2.4" stands for outputting 2.4mA when data is less than E07 value and greater than E08 value.
"21.6" stands for outputting 2.4mA when data is less than E07 value and greater than E08 value.
Turn on F02.
Please enter the E11 parameter page to test and adjust 4mA output current. Adjustment unit is uA.
Please enter the E12 parameter page to test and adjust 20mA output current. Adjustment unit is uA..
If the output current is too low and can not reach 20mA after adjustment, please check the for line impedance and supply voltage requirement.
Turn off F02 and go back to the monitoring screen.
Finish.
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Please refer to .
Set-up steps as below:
Connect cable according to the cable wiring section on this page.
This machine uses Modbus RTU protocol, communication parameter set-up as below.:
Set E04 for RS485 address, and please make sure there is no other device using the same address.
Set E05 for specifying communication Baud, this machine supports 9600, 19200, 38400 and 57600.
Please go back to the monitoring screen. RS485 only responses on monitoring screens.
If needed, please use F01 and F02 to set up the machine to do communication test under simulation mode.
Please refer to the for testing the memory with read and write instruction.
Turn off F02 simulation mode.
Finish.
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Please see the page of
Please refer to the
Set-up steps as below:
Connect cable first according to the cable wiring section on this page.
Set up parameter E01 for selecting NC(Normal Close) or NO(Normal Open) when there is no signal.
Set up parameter E02 for specifying output signal content.
For selecting “pulse output”
Use E03 to confirm each pulse width.
Use F03 to simulate specific pulse output frequency at OCT for testing with external devices.
For selecting “out of range flow volume notice”.
Use D04 to turn on the alarm.
Use D05 D06 for specifying normal flow range.
Use D07 for specifying hysteresis range percentage. D07 is a positive value, it means the ranges single must exceed in order to disable the alarm.
Set up F01 and F02 for simulate flow volume and go back to the monitoring screen to confirm the alarm works
Turn off the simulation mode.
For selecting “Total Ala.” (“Inform of over total target”)
Use D08 to turn off alarm
Use D09 for specifying notification conditions. "Larger Than" is for positive flow direction, "Less Than" is for negative flow direction.
Use D10 for specifying total target, positive number is for positive flow, negative number is for negative flow.
Set up F01 and F02 to simulate flow volume and go back to the monitoring screen to confirm the alarm works.
Turn off the simulation mode.
Go back to the monitoring screen, finish.
Connect the cable inside the box to the power supply and communication system. The unused color cables should be covered or protected to avoid electric leakage or short circuit.
Before removing the top housing of the device and wiring, the device should be powered off and the M12 8pin cable should be removed.
Due to space constraints, the sticker on the side of the device and subsequent illustrations only use cable contact definitions.
Please see below images to know where each cable is connected.
This function will only work with power supplies through the brown and blue lines. The following diagram is not showing power supply wiring for readability.
Below is a complete wiring diagram.
4-20mA negative terminal can not be connected electrically with DC power negative terminal which means it should work with independent power supply. However, wrong cable connecting may cause functional damage.
This function will only work with power supplies through the brown and blue lines. The following diagram is not showing power supply wiring for readability.
This function will only work with power supplies through the brown and blue lines. The following diagram is not showing power supply wiring for readability.
This function will only work with power supplies through the brown and blue lines. The following diagram is not showing power supply wiring for readability.
Due to space constraints, the sticker on the side of the device only use cable contact definitions.
The number of the device contact and the cable contact is mirrored and symmetrical.
Please see below device contact number:
Applicable to all the models from HW v1.0.0 to v1.3.1
1.Take off top housing and then remove drained battery by the plastic ruler or other tools so that the device will not be scratched.
2.Put in a new CR2032 battery by the position with negative electrode (-) side towards battery base and positive electrode (+) side towards outside. Insert the battery on the side where there is a cable attached.
3. Press the battery on the other side where there is no cable attached. Finish.
Please turn off the device and unplug before disassembling it.
Take off four hex socket head cap screws on the top housing according to above image.
Seperate top and bottom housing.
Be aware when separating the top and bottom housing because there are many wires connecting both.
Take off the drained battery from the battery base on the side wall of the bottom housing.
Put in a new battery. Positive electrode(+) side should be towards the battery base.
Rotate top housing to desired viewing orientation.
In order to prevent damaging the cables, do not rotate the top housing too many times with unnecessary pulls.
In the bottom housing there is an o-ring with an inner groove for a thread hole . For it to work properly, please confirm there is no particle, fiber or any object that may break the sealing function before attaching the top and bottom housing.
Combine the top with bottom housing.
Tighten four screws on top housing.
Too much torque may damage the device.
Finish.
bit order: lsb first
byte order: big endian
Data bits:8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Floating point number follows IEEE754-1985. The float32 below stands for 32bits Single precision floating point number.
Register: Length of 2 Byte or 16bit which is unit length of memory in Modbus RTU.
Byte: 8 bit length
Modbus memory is divided into two categories, read-only and read-write.
Read-only type is mainly for flow meter status related memory, such as instantaneous flow rate. This is also the most commonly used memory. Detail information in following page:
Read-write memory is mainly to set-up parameters such as pipe diameter, and to reset variables, such as set zero on the cumulative flow. Read-write memory is only readable by using instruction 03. You can only change one parameter at a time with the write operation. If the length of the target register is 1, please use instruction 06. If the length is 2 registers, please use instruction 30. Please see read-write memory detail page below:
Read-write memory instruction detail information as below:
Format of command (03) from master
Description of master command
The example will read A01 pipe diameter options and A02 Scale Factor.
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 03(read instruction)
Address of first reading register: 0000(Address of first register to read)
Quantity of registers to be read: 0003 (need to read 2 registers from 0000)
CRC: 05 CB (Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
Format of flowmeter response(03)
Description of flowmeter response example
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 03(read instruction)
Amount of response Byte: 06 (3 register=6byte)
Data Byte:
00 00(Current pipe diameter is 1inch PVC)
3F 80 00 00(Current Scale Factor is 1.0)
CRC: 2C 89 (Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
There are 4 buttons on the device, the definition of each button will be displayed at the upper row on the LCD screen. Generally, the leftmost button stands for “Exit” or “Back to last page”. The middle 2 buttons are for users to review page by page, modify data, or switch options. The rightmost button stands for “Set” or “Confirm”. Previously mentioned definitions are only for general use. For some other use scenarios, button definitions are modifiable for usability or error proof.
Pressing the button for an extended period will cause damage to the button. Please avoid excessive pressing.
Definition of each LCD backlight color:
Geen: Real-time data, device is working normally.
Red:
Continuous red light: Alarm B- Current status of the device meets the parameters set-up by the user so must pay attention to it. Alarm C- The calendar battery needs to be replaced.
Orange: Non real-time data display. Historical data query and set-up page display.
Due to frequent data updates for real time flow volume, data on the LED screen will update first, then data on the LCD screen. Therefore, they may have about 0.1 seconds updated time difference. between both data sets.If there are not many digits in the data, please use the LED screen for the main data.
Maximum 5 displayed digits are provided on the LED screen. If data digits exceed more than 5 digits, “FFFFF” will be displayed on the LED screen (please refer below image). At this time, for reading complete data, you can try to modify the units or see the 2nd row data on the LCD screen to confirm exact flow volume.
When the flow direction is reversed and the data is negative number, the 1st digit will be a minus sign with four remaining digits.
When F02 simulation mode is turned on, all monitoring screens only show desired simulation values.
The monitoring screen is composed of 2 sections. The first 4 pages are real-time data monitoring. The last 15 pages are the current date, time and historical cumulative volume for the past 14 days. All the pages can be viewed cyclically by pressing the middle 2 direction buttons. Each definition on these 19 pages could be found below.
Description of Alarm A
Description of Alarm B
Description of Alarm C
Description of system status
This instruction if for memory with 1 register length only, please refer to the .
Format of command (06) from master
Description of master command
This example will change A01 pipe diameter option
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 06(Single Register write instruction)
Address of first reading register: 0000(memory address to write)
Write data: 0000 (1" PVC pipe)
CRC: C40B (Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
Format of flowmeter response(06)
Description of flowmeter response example
Valid command received. It will output the same command back to master.
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 06(Single Register write instruction)
Address of first reading register: 0000(memory address to write)
Write data: 0000 (1" PVC pipe)
CRC: C40B (Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
Pulse output is based on the frequency of the paddle wheel’s revolutions. Due to not adapting LORRIC’s data processing technology, it is only applicable to the environment without high precision request. A pulse will be sent by every 180° revolution. To calculate the total flow volume for a certain period of time, count the number of pulse signals received then divided by the corresponding K-value this manual provides. K value is defined by pipe size and material. Please refer to .
Blinking red light: Alarm A- Major error. Please see the “” page for more details.
Monitoring screen No. 4 is mainly for checking the status of the device, if upper and lower limit alarm functions work as expected, or for troubleshooting there will be a red light. Please see for a detailed definition.
Number
Color
Function
1
Black
RS485 (B-)
2
Yellow
OCT output (-)
3
Blue
VDC (-)
4
Orange
OCT output (+)
5
Green
RS485 (A+)
6
Purple
4~20mA (+)(external power supply)
7
Red
4~20mA (-)(external power supply)
8
Brown
12-36 VDC (+)
Shielding net
White heat-shrinkable sleeve
(optional) Shielding net, please connect to ground.
Power supply
Working voltage
12V ~ 36V 100mA
Reverse voltage protection
Yes
OCT output
Power supply spec
5V~30V 200mA
Reverse voltage protection
Yes
NPN connection
Yes
PNP connection
Yes
4-20mA
Wiring
2 wiring
Power supply
External power supply Loop Power 12~36V。
(4-20mA negative terminal can not be connected electrically with DC power negative terminal which means it should work with independent power supply. However, wrong cable connecting may cause functional damage.)
Maximum output range
2.4~21.6mA
Response time
<1s, the same as screen data.
Loop Resistance
1100 Ohm @ 36V
850 Ohm @ 30V
600 Ohm @ 24V
350 Ohm @ 18V
100 Ohm @ 12V
Reverse protection
Yes
RS485
Baud
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
Wiring
2 wiring
Nodes on the bus
32
Matters that need attention
It is generally recommended to use a 24awg twisted pair cable with grounded shielding. The RS485 network must be designed as one line with multiple drops, not as a star or ring topology.
When the connection is long, please use the terminating resistance on both ends of network, master and farest device. It is generally recommended to use 120Ω terminating resistor. For the actual value, please refer to the wire specifications.
If the signal is unstable, please apply biasing circuit at one point on the line.
The 8-core cable shipped with device, if used in RS485 communication, please trim the length, try to use a short wire to reduce noise interference. Connect the shielding net to the main communication wire shielding and then ground it.
Where there is a lot of signal interference, the software may need to do multiple inquiries to get a valid response.
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Address of first reading register
Address of first reading register
Quantity of registers to be read
Quantity of registers to be read
CRC
CRC
Example 01~FF
01
03
00
00
00
03
05
CB
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Amount of response Byte
Data Byte #1
Data Byte
#2
Data Byte
#3
Data Byte
#4
Data Byte #5
Data Byte
#6
CRC
CRC
Example
01~FF
01
03
06
00
00
3F
80
00
00
2C
89
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Memory address to write
Memory address to write
Write data
Write data
CRC
CRC
Example
01~FF
01
06
00
00
00
01
48
0A
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Memory address to write
Memory address to write
Write data
Write data
CRC
CRC
Example
01~FF
01
06
00
00
00
01
48
0A
This instruction if for memory with 2 register length only, please refer to the list.
Register location
Memory definition
Data type
0001
scale factor
float 32
0304
upper limit
float 32
0306
lower limit
float 32
030B
Total Target
float 32
0406
4mA Value
float 32
0408
20mA Value
float 32
040B
4mA Adjust
float 32
040D
20mA Adjust
float 32
Format of command (30) from master
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Memory address to write
Memory address to write
Write data
Write data
Write data
Write data
CRC
CRC
Example
01~FF
01
30
00
01
40
20
00
00
98
0E
Description of master command
This example will change A02 Scale Factor value to 2.50
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 30(double Register write instruction)
Address of first reading register: 0001(memory address to write)
Write data: 40 20 00 00 (Change A02 Scale Factor value to 2.50)
CRC: 98 0E (Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
Format of flowmeter response(30)
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Memory address to write
Memory address to write
Write data
Write data
Write data
Write data
CRC
CRC
Example 01~FF
01
30
00
01
40
20
00
00
98
0E
Description of flowmeter response example
Valid command received. It will output the same command back to master.
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 30(double Register write instruction)
Address of first reading register: 0001(memory address to write)
Write data: 40 20 00 00 (Change A02 Scale Factor value to 2.50)
CRC: 98 0E (Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
Read-write memory type
Function
Register location
Read-write memory address is not shared with read-only memory.
Register
length
The length of variable memory. The unit is Register(2Byte).
Memory definition
For memory data description.
Data type
The format of sending and receiving data type.
Read-write function
R stands for readable, W stands for writable. Some memories are write-only.
Register location
Register length
Memory definition
Data type
Read-write function
Remarks
A group parameters
0000
1
pipe type
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0001
2
scale factor
float 32
R/W
0003
1
anti noise
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0004
1
damping
unsigned int 16
R/W
0005
1
direction
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0006
1
neg flow
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0007
1
ext mode
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
B group parameters
0100
1
vol unit
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0101
1
time unit
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0102
1
total unit
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0103
1
speed unit
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
C group parameters
0200
1
total method
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0201
1
clear total
unsigned int 16
W
0202
1
history function
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0203
1
clear history
unsigned int 16
W
D group parameters
0300
1
paddle alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0301
1
magnetic alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0302
1
battery alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0303
1
flow limit alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0304
2
upper limit
float 32
R/W
0306
2
lower limit
float 32
R/W
0308
1
hyster value
unsigned int 16
R/W
0309
1
total alram
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
030A
1
total trigger
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
030B
2
total target
float 32
R/W
030D
1
iout alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
030E
1
velocity alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
030F
1
slow pulse alarm
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
E group parameters
0400
1
nc no
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0401
1
oct info
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0402
1
pulse width
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0403
1
modbus address
unsigned int 16
R/W
0404
1
modbus baud
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0405
1
iout definition
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0406
2
4mA value
float 32
R/W
0408
2
20mA value
float 32
R/W
040A
1
iout error
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
040B
2
4mA adj
float 32
R/W
040D
2
20mA adj
float 32
R/W
F group parameters
0500
2
sim rate
float 32
R/W
0502
1
sim on - reserved
const
R
0503
1
sim pulse - reserved
const
R
G group parameters
0600
1
set year*1
unsigned int 16
R/W
0601
1
set month*1
unsigned int 16
R/W
0602
1
set day*1
unsigned int 16
R/W
0603
1
set time*2
unsigned int 16
R/W
0604
1
date format
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
H group parameters
0700
1
led brightness
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0701
1
lcd brightness
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0702
1
green light
unsigned int 16
R/W
Multiple choice parameter type
0703
1
lang
unsigned int 16
R/W
0704
1
paddle init
unsigned int 16
W
0705
1
reset
unsigned int 16
W
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0000
pipe type
0
1 inch PVC T-connector
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0003
anti noise
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0005
direction
0
normal
1
inverse
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0006
neg flow
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0007
ext mode
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0100
vol unit
0
L
1
m3
2
us gal
3
imp gal
4
ft3
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0101
time unit
0
second
1
minute
2
hour
3
day
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0102
total unit
0
L
1
m3
2
us gal
3
imp gal
4
ft3
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0103
speed unit
0
m/s
1
ft/s
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0200
total method
0
pos
1
neg
2
net
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0202
history function
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0300
paddle alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0301
magnetic alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0302
battery alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0303
flow limit alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0309
total alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
030A
total trigger
0
higher than target
1
lower than target
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
030D
iout alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
030E
velocity alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
030F
slow pulse alarm
0
off
1
on
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0400
nc no
0
nc
1
no
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0401
oct info
0
alarm a
1
alarm a b
2
alarm a b c
3
over flow volume
4
over total
5
paddle pulse
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0402
pulse width
0
0.5ms
1
1ms
2
10ms
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0404
modbus baud
0
9600
1
19200
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0405
iout definition
0
flow volume
1
velocity
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
040A
iout error
0
2.4 mA & 21.6 mA
1
2.4 mA
2
21.6 mA
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0604
date format
0
yyyy-mm-dd
1
yyyy/mm/dd
2
dd/mm/yyyy
3
mm/dd yy
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0700
led brightness
0
low
1
medium
2
high
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0701
lcd brightness
0
low
1
medium
2
high
Memory address
Memory definition
unsigned int 16 value
Corresponding option
Remarks
0702
green light
0
always on
1
10 seconds
2
60 seconds
The product obtained FCC/CE certification.
The product obtained RoHS certification.
Please be aware that magnetic fields or residual magnetism may cause interference to the flowmeter which may result in damage if they are used near the installation site. The purchaser must determine the applicability of the product for its desired use and assumes all risks in connection therewith. LORRIC assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in connection with the use of its products.
The alarm used to detect paddle damage or loss is intended to assist on-site operators to find out what is causing equipment abnormalities. Because there are a myriad of variables involved with on-site operation and magnetic fields that come from other equipment, the alarm function is liable to fail. Please do not take the alarm function as a single source for monitoring your flow system. Please contact LORRIC for advanced help.
Messages or phenomena
Possible causes
Solution
Error of paddle wheel
Paddle damaged by foreign objects or external force
Magnet demagnetization caused by the environment.
Stop the operation of working piping system.
Empty fluid the in pipe.
Remove the device.
Take off paddle set for confirming the condition.
If the paddle wheel is damaged or lost, please contact LORRIC to purchase a replacement paddle set.
If the exterior of paddle wheel looks fine, the cause of the problem might be the demagnetization of the paddle wheel caused by the environment. It is able to use the H05 parameter to initialize the paddle wheel flowmeter. If after initializing by the H05 parameter, the result is “initialization failure”, please contact LORRIC to purchase a replacement paddle set.
Exclude the factors which cause abnormal paddle wheel.
After replacing the new paddle set, please initialize the paddle wheel with the H05 parameter.
Magnetic field interruption
There is magnetic field interruption around the flowmeter.
Please remove equipment which may generate magnetic fields until the status of the paddle wheel is back to normal. If interference is not able to be excluded, please turn off the alarm when flow volume data is as expected.
4-20mA unable outputted
4-20mA Not enough external external supply voltage provided by communication.
Please make sure that the 4-20mA loop provides power supply as well as the polarity of cable connection is correct or not.
4-20mA abnormal outputtedvalue
4-20mA Outputted value needs to be fine tuned.
Excessive Line and measuring impedance.
Please confirm if total loop resistance exceeds usage limit, and if it is replaceable.
Please increase external supply voltage, proper external supply voltage will increase usage limit of total loop resistance.
Wrong set-up outputted parameter.
RS485 Unable to receive response.
Communication parameter set-up mismatch
Address conflict
Please confirm that there is only one piece of equipment at a specified address.
Abnormal calendar battery
Calendar battery is low.
Other abnormalities
Phenomenas
Possible causes
Solutions
Flow volume is repeated as zero.
Unable to keep rotating paddle wheel caused by too slow flow speed.
Please confirm the flow speed range on the main page. If flow speed is under 0.3 or repeated as zero, there are 2 solutions as below.
Please increase flow speed slightly if possible.
If the flow speed is not able to be increased, please turn on parameter A08. This function will increase response time, but the flow volume will be 0 less frequently.
Foregn objects will cause Intermittent deceleration.
Stop the operation of working piping system.
Empty fluid the in pipe.
Remove the device.
Take off the paddle set for confirming the condition and remove foregn objects.
If the paddle wheel is damaged or lost, please contact LORRIC to purchase a replacement paddle set.
Exclude the factors which cause abnormal paddle wheel.
Intermittent shut-down problem.
Unstable power supply
Serial number
Name
Function
A
Measure
A group is about flow volume measurement
B
Unit
B group is about unit
C
Total & History
C group is about accumulated and history record
D
Alarm & Info (Alarm & Information)
D group is about alarm and notification.
E
Commute
E group adjust OCT 4-20mA and RS485
F
Simulate
F group is about simulation mode for communication and alarm testing.
G
Time
G group is about date and time set-up
H
System
H group is for system parameters, like brightness and reset.
Serial number
Name
Function
A01
Pipe Type
Choose correct pipe type to get correct result.
A02
Scales Factor
Fine tune flow volume in proportion, default value is 1.0.
A03
Anti-Noise
Eliminate measurement noise. Default on.
A04
Damping
Decrease the fluctuation of data, the lowest is 0, default value is 5 seconds.
A05
Direction
Option to exchange flow direction, default normal.
A06
Neg Flow (Negative Flow)
Option to show reverse flow volume, default on.
A07
Ext. Mode (Extension Mode)
Option to measure flow speed under 0.3m/s, default on.
The video about the monitoring screen, setup screen and A parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
B01
Vol. Unit (Volume Unit)
Unit of instantaneous flow speed, default litre.
Metric: L, m3
Imperial: US G, UK G, ft3
B02
Time Unit
Unit of flow time seconds, minutes, hours, days. Default minutes.
B03
Total Vol.(Total Volume)
Unit of cumulative and history flow volume, default litre.
Metric: L, m3
Imperial: US G, UK G, ft3
B04
Speed
Unit of flow speed, default m/s.
Metric: m/s
Imperial: ft/s
The video about B parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
C01
Total Method
Set cumulative calculation direction. There are are 3 options available: forward flow, reverse flow, and net flow volume. Switching method will set cumulative volume to zero. Default method is forward flow.
C02
Clean Total
Set cumulative flow volume to 0. First select "Yes" then save.
C03
History Function
To turn on/off history recording function. If turned off, the historical records of the past 14 days will not be displayed on the monitoring screen.
C04
Clean History
Set historical flow volume to 0. First select "Yes" then save.
The video about C parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
D01
Paddle Ala. (Paddle Alarm)
Alarm - A
Alarm of paddle wheel error. Default on, but can be turned off.
*Please be aware that magnetic fields or residual magnetism may cause interference to the flowmeter which may result in damage if they are used near the installation site. The purchaser must determine the applicability of the product for its desired use and assumes all risks in connection therewith. LORRIC assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in connection with the use of its products.
The alarm used to detect paddle damage or loss is intended to assist on-site operators to find out what is causing equipment abnormalities. Because there are a myriad of variables involved with on-site operation and magnetic fields that come from other equipment, the alarm function is liable to fail. Please do not take the alarm function as a single source for monitoring your flow system. Please contact LORRIC for advanced help.
D02
Mag. Ala. (Magnetic Alarm)
Alarm - A
Alarm when interference from an external magnetic field. Default on, but can be turned off.
D03
Battery Alarm
Alarm - C
Alarm when CR2032 battery is going to be out of battery. Default on, but can be turned off. Attention: Take out the battery and wait one minute, the battery alarm will be displayed.
D04
Flow LMT Ala. (Flow Volume Limit Alarm)
Alarm - B
Alarm when instantaneous flow is out of range. Default on, but can be turned off.
D05
Up Lmt. (Upper Limit)
Define D04 upper limit of normal flow range.
D06
Low Lmt. (Lower Limit)
Define D04 lower limit of normal flow range.
D07
Hyster. Value (Hysteresis Value)
For setting the hysteresis range of turning off alarm.
The Percentage is the proportion of the range between upper and lower limit.
The range is 0-33%, default 3%.
This parameter needs to be positive value.
D08
Total Ala. (Total Alarm)
Alarm - B
Alarm when cumulative flow is out of range. Default on, but can be turned off.
D09
Total Trig. (Total Alarm Trigger Condition)
Set-up the target cumulative value alarm condition. Option "greater than" target or "less than" target . Default "greater than" target.
D10
Total Target
Set up alarm target value of cumulative flow speed.
D11
Iout Alarm
Alarm B
Alarm when it exceeds 4-20mA range. Default on, but can be turned off.
D12
Speed Alarm
Alarm B
Alarm when flow speed exceeds 10m/s. Default on, but can be turned off.
D13
PulseOverlap
Alarm B
Alarm for Pulse Output signal overlaps caused by too long pulse width time parameter E03. Default on, but can be turned off.
The video about D parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
E01
NC/NO
Under normal conditions(when the oct condition does not meet). OCT should be closed(connected) or open (disconnected). The default is open.
E02
OCT Info
There are options below are options to define OCT output, default Alarm A:
Alarm A,
Alarm A+B,
Alarm A+B+C,
flow volume alarm(adjusted by D04 D05 D06),
cumulation alarm(adjusted by D08 D09 D10),
paddle wheel pulse output( adjusted by E03).
E03
Pulse Width
E04
Modbus Addr (Modbus Address)
Set up RS485 location, default 1.
E05
Baud
You can set-up RS485 communication baud rate at 9600 or 19200. The default is 9600. After version FW v1.0.3 options 38400 or 57600 are available.
E06
Iout Def. (Iout Definition)
For setting output data of 4-20mA, 2 options are available, flowrate and velocity. The unit is according to parameter group B. Cumulative flow volume are available after FW version v1.0.3.
E07
4mA Value
Set up corresponding value to 4mA, default 0. Both positive and negative values work. The value should be smaller than 20mA.
E08
20mA Value
Set up corresponding value to 20mA, default 100. Both positive and negative values work. The value should be larger than 4mA.
E09
Iout Error
Set up the outputted value when the flow volume is not between E07 and E08.
3 Options modes:
2.4 and 21.6 mA (When less than E07, it outputts 2.4mA. When greater than E08, it outputs 21.6mA)
2.4 mA
21.6 mA
Default 2.4 & 21.6 mA.
E11
4mA Adj. uA (4mA Output Adjustment in microAmp)
Fine tune 4mA outputted value, the unit is uA.
After fine tuning and saving the setting, output current will be varied for immediate check.
Positive value increases output current, negative value decreases output current.
E12
20mA Adj. uA (20mA Output Adjustment in microAmp)
Fine tune 20mA outputted value, the unit is uA.
After fine tuning and saving the setting, ooutput current will be varied for immediate check.
Positive value increases output current, negative value decreasess output current.
The video about E parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
F01
Sim. Volume (Simulation Volume)
Set up simulate value of instantaneous flow speed, the unit will be the one set in parameter group B.
F02
Sim. Mode (Simulation Mode)
Simulation function will be activated after selecting “ on ”, default off.
OCT (besides pulse), RS485 and 4-20mA will be operated according to the changes of simulated data and cumulative flow.
Simulate mode will be reminded on the screen.
Please be noted that cumulative flow and history data will be affected.
F03
Sim. PulseHz (Simulation PulseHz)
Under this page, pulse signal will be outputted according to set frequency within value 0 to 300. Please set up NC/NO of pulse according to parameter E01, and pulse width according to parameter E03.
The video about F parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
G01
Set Year
Set up yaer
G02
Set Month
Set up month
G03
Set Day
Set up day
G04
Set Time
Set up time, accurate to minute.
G05
Date Format
Set up format of date display on screen: YYYY-MM-DD, YYYY/MM/DD,DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD YY
Default YYYY-MM-DD
The video about G parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Serial number
Name
Function
H01
LED Bri. (LED Brightness)
Set up brightness of LED with 3 levels, default middle level.
H02
LCD Bri. (LCD Brightness)
Set up brightness of LCD with 3 levels, default middle level.
H03
Green Light
Set up time of LCD green lighting with 3 durations, 10s, 60s, and always on.
H04
Language
Set up language. Default english and traditional chinese (Provided after ver. FW v1.1.0)
H05
Paddle Init. (Paddle Initialization)
Press "Start" to initialize the paddle. User needs to rotate the paddle at least 20 rounds until the screen shows "Init. Succeed". If screens shows "Init. Failed", please try again. If the problem persists, please replace your paddle.
H06
Reset
Clear all the data (include date and cumulative data), reset all parameters to default values.
The video about H parameter setup.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
Format of command (04) from master
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Address of first reading register
Address of first reading register
Quantity of registers to be read
Quantity of registers to be read
CRC
CRC
Example 01~FF
01
04
00
00
00
02
71
CB
Description of master command
The example will read instantaneous flow volume.
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 04(read instruction)
Address of first reading register: 0000(Address of first register to read)
Quantity of registers to be read: 0002 (need to read 2 registers from 0000)
CRC: 71 CB(Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
Byte#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Node ID
Slave Address
Function Code
Amount of response Byte
Data Byte #1
Data Byte
#2
Data Byte
#3
Data Byte
#4
CRC
CRC
Example
01~FF
01
04
04
00
00
00
00
FB
84
Description of flowmeter response example
slave address: 01(address of this flowmeter)
function code: 04(read instruction)
Amount of response Byte: 04 (2 register=4 byte)
Data Byte: 00 00 00 00(Assume the instantaneous flow volume is 0)
CRC: FB 84(Calculating error correcting code according to CRC algorithm)
How to use these charts
Read-write memory type
Function
Register location
Read-write memory address is not shared with read-only memory.
Register
length
The length of variable memory. The unit is Register(2Byte).
Memory definition
For memory data description.
Data type
The format of sending and receiving data type.
Read-only memory list
Register location
Register length
Memory definition
Data type
Remarks
0000
2
instantaneous flow rate
float 32
0002
2
instantaneous flow velocity
float 32
0004
2
totalized flow volume
float 32
0006
2
analog output in micro-amp
unsigned int 32
0008
1
unsigned int 16
First byte is 0, due to no definition.
0009
1
unsigned int 16
First byte is 0, due to no definition.
000A
1
unsigned int 16
First byte is 0, due to no definition.
000B
1
unsigned int 16
First byte is 0, due to no definition.
000C
1
unsigned int 16
First byte is 0, due to no definition.
000D
1
history[1] year & month
unsigned int 16
000E
1
history[1] day
unsigned int 16
000F
1
history[1] total method
unsigned int 16
0010
2
history[1] totalized flow volume
float32
0012
1
history[2] year & month
unsigned int 16
0013
1
history[2] day
unsigned int 16
0014
1
history[2] total method
unsigned int 16
0015
2
history[2] totalized flow volume
float32
0017
1
history[3] year & month
unsigned int 16
0018
1
history[3] day
unsigned int 16
0019
1
history[3] total method
unsigned int 16
001A
2
history[3] totalized flow volume
float32
001C
1
history[4] year & month
unsigned int 16
001D
1
history[4] day
unsigned int 16
001E
1
history[4] total method
unsigned int 16
001F
2
history[4] totalized flow volume
float32
0021
1
history[5] year & month
unsigned int 16
0022
1
history[5] day
unsigned int 16
0023
1
history[5]total method
unsigned int 16
0024
2
history[5] totalized flow volume
float32
0026
1
history[6] year & month
unsigned int 16
0027
1
history[6] day
unsigned int 16
0028
1
history[6] total method
unsigned int 16
0029
2
history[6] totalized flow volume
float32
002B
1
history[7] year & month
unsigned int 16
002C
1
history[7] day
unsigned int 16
002D
1
history[7] total method
unsigned int 16
002E
2
history[7] totalized flow volume
float32
0030
1
history[8] year & month
unsigned int 16
0031
1
history[8] day
unsigned int 16
0032
1
history[8] total method
unsigned int 16
0033
2
history[8] totalized flow rate
float32
0035
1
history[9] year & month
unsigned int 16
0036
1
history[9] day
unsigned int 16
0037
1
history[9] total method
unsigned int 16
0038
2
history[9] totalized flow rate
float32
003A
1
history[10] year & month
unsigned int 16
003B
1
history[10] day
unsigned int 16
003C
1
history[10] total method
unsigned int 16
003D
2
history[10] totalized flow rate
float32
003F
1
history[11] year & month
unsigned int 16
0040
1
history[11] day
unsigned int 16
0041
1
history[11] total method
unsigned int 16
0042
2
history[11] totalized flow rate
float32
0044
1
history[12] year & month
unsigned int 16
0045
1
history[12] day
unsigned int 16
0046
1
history[12] total method
unsigned int 16
0047
2
history[12] totalized flow rate
float32
0049
1
history[13] year & month
unsigned int 16
004A
1
history[13] day
unsigned int 16
004B
1
history[13] total method
unsigned int 16
004C
2
history[13] totalized flow rate
float32
004E
1
history[14] year & month
unsigned int 16
004F
1
history[14] day
unsigned int 16
0050
1
history[14] total method
unsigned int 16
0051
2
history[14] totalized flow rate
float32
Page number
Page Name
LED
LCD backlight
Content of first low
Content of second low
Content of third low
Monitoring Page No.1
FLOW RATE
Data (Up to five digits)
Green means normal condition.
Red means abnormal.
Page name and unit
10-digit flow volume data
Function of each button+ simulation mode prompt.
Monitoring Page No.2
FLOW SPEED
Data (Up to five digits)
Green means normal condition.
Red means abnormal.
Page name and unit
10-digit flow speed data
Function of each button+ simulation mode prompt.
Monitoring Page No.3
TOTAL
Data (Up to five digits)
Green means normal condition.
Red means abnormal.
Page name and unit
Cumulative method+ 10-digit cumulative data
Function of each button+ simulation mode prompt.
Monitoring Page No.4
Status Page
Flow volume data
Green means normal condition.
Red means abnormal.
Alarm A
Alarm B
System Status
History Cumulative Volume Page No.0
Date & Time
No
Orange
Current Time
Date + time
Function of each button
History Cumulative Volume Page No.1~14
Last 14 Days
No
Orange
Data + unit
Cumulative method+ 10-digit cumulative data
Function of each button
Suggestions of system abnormality are the same with Failed message level mentioned in NAMUR NE107 standard.
Only output when the paddle wheel is abnormal or interfered with by an external magnetic field.
“Error” displayed on the LED screen, and the LCD backlight becomes to blinking red lighting.
Alarm - A Following explains error message bits from higher bit (7th digit) to lower bit (0th digit):
Bit
Definition description of error
7
na
6
na
5
na
4
na
3
na
2
na
1
Magnetic field interference
0
Error of paddle wheel
Please be aware that magnetic fields or residual magnetism may cause interference to the flowmeter which may result in damage if they are used near the installation site. The purchaser must determine the applicability of the product for its desired use and assumes all risks in connection therewith. LORRIC assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in connection with the use of its products.
The alarm used to detect paddle damage or loss is intended to assist on-site operators to find out what is causing equipment abnormalities. Because there are a myriad of variables involved with on-site operation and magnetic fields that come from other equipment, the alarm function is liable to fail. Please do not take the alarm function as a single source for monitoring your flow system. Please contact LORRIC for advanced help.
Stand for out-of-range usage of flowmeter. Suggestions of system abnormality are the same with Out of Specification message level mentioned in NAMUR NE107 standard.
Stand for out of designed range flow volume and other matters needing attention. Could be set up in the main class of parameter D.
Display on LED screen remains the same, and LCD backlight becomes continuous red light.
Alarm - B Following explains error message bits from higher bit (7th digit) to lower bit (0th digit):
Bit
Definition description of error
7
na
6
Cumulative volume exceeds target.
5
4-20mA is larger than defined range.
4
4-20mA is smaller than defined range.
3
Flow volume is higher than 10m/s.
2
(When OCT is set to Pulse output) Pulse width is too big, causing overlapping.
1
Instantaneous flow volume is higher than defined upper limit.
0
Instantaneous flow volume is less than defined lower limit.
Stand for maintenance requirement of flowmeter. Suggestions of system abnormality are the same with Maintenance Required message level mentioned in NAMUR NE107 standard.
Display on LED screen remains the same, and LCD backlight becomes continuous red light.
Alarm - C Following explains error message bits from higher bit (7th digit) to lower bit (0th digit):
Bit
Definition description of error
7
na
6
na
5
na
4
na
3
na
2
na
1
na
0
Calendar battery is going to be out of battery. (Attention: Take out the battery and wait one minute, the battery alarm will be displayed.)
Suggestions of system abnormality are the same with the Function Check message level mentioned in NAMUR NE107 standard.
The bit will be 1 when the device LCD screen is not one of the monitoring screens.
When the LED screen displays the set-up menu or history review, LCD backlight becomes orange lighting.
Alarm - D Following explains error message bits from higher bit (7th digit) to lower bit (0th digit):
Bit
Definition description of error
7
na
6
na
5
na
4
na
3
na
2
na
1
na
0
The device is not in the monitoring screen.
Following explains status bits from higher bit (7th digit) to lower bit (0th digit):
Bit
Definition description of error
7
na
6
na
5
na
4
na
3
na
2
na
1
na
0
OCT is conducting=1,OCT is not conducting=0
Paddle Pulse status is not included.
Please adjust output current value by set-up parameter .
Please confirm the correction of set-up parameter
Please confirm the correction of set-up parameter .
Please refer to the page of , take off upper housing and replace battery.
Please use parameter to reset to default settings.
Please initialize the paddle wheel with parameter.
If paddlewheel pulse is selected in E02, you set the pulse width to 0.5 ms (millisecond), 1ms, or 10ms. The default is 0.5ms. Every 180° paddlewheel rotation will output a pulse. Please refer to the for flow volume calculation.