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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 video about the introduction of device, paddle set, T-connector and power cable.
Watch the video or scan the the QR code below.
* 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Blinking red light: Alarm A- Major error. Please see the “Alarm and Description of System Conditions” page for more details.
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 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.
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 .
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 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.
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.
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 .
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.
Please see the page of mechanical and electrical installation.
Please see the page of mechanical and electrical installation.
Please refer to parameter set-up page.
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 Modbus RTU protocol page for testing the memory with read and write instruction.
Turn off F02 simulation mode.
Finish.
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.
Please see the page of mechanical and electrical installation.
Please see the page of mechanical and electrical installation.
Please refer to the parameter set-up page.
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 electrical installation page for line impedance and supply voltage requirement.
Turn off F02 and go back to the monitoring screen.
Finish.
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 |
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.
UPVC T-connector
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.
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.
This instruction if for memory with 2 register length only, please refer to the list.
Format of command (30) from master
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)
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)
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):
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):
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):
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):
Following explains status bits from higher bit (7th digit) to lower bit (0th digit):
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:
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.
Format of command (04) from master
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)
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-only memory list
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
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. |
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.) |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 | |
The product obtained FCC/CE certification.
The product obtained RoHS certification.
Messages or phenomena | Possible causes | Solution |
Error of paddle wheel |
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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. |
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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.
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Foregn objects will cause Intermittent deceleration. |
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Intermittent shut-down problem. | Unstable power supply |
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 |
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)
This instruction if for memory with 1 register length only, please refer to the list.
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)
The video about the monitoring screen, setup screen and A parameter setup.
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The video about B parameter setup.
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The video about C parameter setup.
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The video about D parameter setup.
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The video about E parameter setup.
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The video about F parameter setup.
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The video about G parameter setup.
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The video about H parameter setup.
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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.
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
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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:
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. |
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.