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ELECTRONIC
DIGITAL METER
Owners Manual
1-888-996-3837
President
Great Plains Industries, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
Part of the enclosure is con- Your Electronic Digital Meter is
structed from plastic. To prevent designed for measuring liquids.
the risk of electrostatic sparking The meter translates pulse data
the plastic surface should only from the turbine into calibrated
be cleaned with a damp cloth. flow units shown on the meters
readout. Field replaceable batteries
1. This meter is approved to handle provide power.
only fluids that are compatible with All meters are tested and factory
the meters housing material. calibrated before shipping.
WARNING This manual refers to three families of
meters: Low Flow, one inch, and two
When metering flammable
inch. To further identify your particular
liquids, observe precautions
model, refer to the Specifications
against fire or explosion. Do not
meter in the pressence of any Section at the end of this manual.
source of ignition including run-
ning or hot engines, lighted ciga-
rettes, or gas or electric heaters.
BEFORE INSTALLATION
Upon receipt, examine your meter
WARNING
for visible damage. Remove protec-
If handling hazardous liquids, tive plugs and caps for a thorough
always follow the manufac- inspection. If any items are damaged
turers safety precautions. Wear or missing, contact your distributor.
protective clothing such as
goggles, gloves and respirators Make sure the meter model meets
as instructed. your specific needs. Refer to the
Specifications Section and confirm
2. Always dispose of used cleaning the following:
solvents in a safe manner accord- 1. Your flowrate is within the limits
ing to the solvent manufacturers of your model.
instructions.
2. Your liquid is compatible with your
3. During meter removal, liquid may meters material.
spill. Follow the liquid manufac-
turers safety precautions to clean 3. Your systems pressure does not
up minor spills. exceed the meters maximum
pressure rating.
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Quick Start CAUTION
If your installation is relatively simple Make sure the thread tape or
and you have installed our Electronic sealing compound does not
Digital Meter (EDM) meters before, interfere with flow.
you may use this section to quickly
install and operate your meter. This
section is especially helpful to those 2. Make sure the arrow on the outlet
measuring thin viscosity fluids dis- is pointing in the direction of the
pensed through a hose and nozzle. flow. (Figure 2)
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4. To ensure accurate measure-
ment, remove all air from the
INSTALLATION
system before use. To purge the
Review the Before Installation and
system of air:
Quick Start Sections. Also consider
a. Open the discharge valve or
the following recommendations, es-
nozzle and allow fluid to com-
pecially if you are installing your meter
pletely fill the system. Make
in a piping system. These suggestions
sure the stream is full and
will help maximize performance of
steady and no air is present.
your meter.
b. Close the discharge valve or
nozzle. Leave the system on. The meter can be mounted either
c. Start normal operations. If nec- vertically or horizontally. It should be
essary, zero the Batch Total. field calibrated in the same orientation
in which it is mounted.
Using the Meter Avoid installing the meter in electri-
The meter turns on automatically cally noisy environments. If installed
when fluid flow starts and, to conserve within 6 inches (15.2 cm) of large mo-
power, turns off automatically shortly tors, relays, vehicle ignition systems,
after flow stops. or transformers, the meters accuracy
can be adversely affected.
The meter can also be turned on
manually by pressing and releasing To avoid pulsation or swirl, use the
the DISPLAY button. following recommendations.
To determine the exact volume mea- For Low Flow or one inch meters,
sured with each use, use the Batch install with
Total function. You can zero the Batch 20 inches (51 cm) of straight
Total before measuring and monitor pipe upstream and
volume as it flows through the meter, 5 inches (13 cm) of straight
just like the gas pump at the service pipe downstream.
station as you fill up your tank. For two inch meters, install with
To zero the Batch Total, make sure 40 inches (102 cm) of straight
the meter is on. Hold down the pipe upstream and
DISPLAY button for 3 seconds until 10 inches (26 cm) of straight
zeros appear. Release the button, pipe downstream.
start the flow, and watch the volume Flow straightening vanes installed
on the readout. upstream from the meter can reduce
When display becomes dim, faded the upstream pipe length.
or the low battery message appears Flow control valves upstream from
(see below), the batteries need to be the meter and within the straight pipe
replaced. Reference the Maintenance distances given earlier can adversely
Section for details. effect meter accuracy. This is espe-
cially true when measuring liquids
with low vapor pressures such as
fuels, oils and solvents.
If cavitation effects meter accuracy, a
flow control valve on the downstream
side of the meter can provide a back
pressure of 5 to 50 PSI (0.3 to 3.4
bar) to minimize the problem.
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Foreign material in liquid can clog the Batch and Cumulative
meters rotor. If the problem affects Totals
meter accuracy or material coats
The computer maintains two totals.
the rotor, install screens to filter the
The Cumulative Total provides
incoming flow.
continuous measurement and cannot
For Low Flow meters use a 25 be manually reset. The Batch Total
micron or .005 inch screen, 55 can be reset to measure flow during
mesh. a single use. The Cumulative Total
is labeled TOTAL 1, Batch Total is
For one inch or two inch meters labeled TOTAL 2 BATCH.
use a 500 micron or .018 inch
screen, 28 mesh. When the Cumulative Total reaches
a display reading of 999,999 the
For maximum accuracy, the velocity computer will highlight an X10 icon.
profile of the flow entering the meter This indicates to the operator that a
must be uniform throughout the cross zero must be added to the 6 digits
section of the pipe. shown. When the next rollover occurs,
Make sure there are no leaks in the the computer will highlight an X100
connections. To seal leaks, remove icon. This indicates to the operator
and inspect the meter and replace that two zeros must be added to the
the thread tape or sealant. Refer to 6 digits shown.
the Troubleshooting Section.
Press the DISPLAY button briefly to
switch between the TOTAL 1 and
TOTAL 2 BATCH. Press DISPLAY
briefly to display the TOTAL 2
OPERATION BATCH. Hold the DISPLAY button
for 3 seconds to reset the Batch
Computer Display Total to zero.
All operations are reflected in the
LCD readout. The large center digits When fluid is flowing through the
indicate amounts, where smaller meter, a small propeller icon is
words or icons located above and highlighted.
below indicate specific information
regarding totals, flow, calibration and Factory and Field
units of measure.
Calibration
All calibration information is visible to
Activate the Meter the user as icons on the top line of
Computer is on continuously and the display, above the numeric digits.
always ready to perform. The All units are configured with a
computer is powered by field factory calibration. Both gallons
replaceable batteries. When display and litres are available (GL or LT
becomes dim, faded or the low battery will be displayed). While holding the
message appears (see below), CALIBRATE button, briefly press
the batteries need to be replaced. DISPLAY to toggle between gallons
Reference the Maintenance Section and litres. This factory calibration
for details. (indicated with FAC) is permanently
programmed into the computer and
is not user adjustable.
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NOTE: Your computer may have oth- The use of a uniformly dependable,
er units of measure programmed accurate calibration container is
into it. If so, holding the CALI- recommended for the most accurate
BRATE button and momentarily results. For best results, the meter
pressing the DISPLAY button should be installed and purged of air
will toggle through all factory set before field calibration.
units. Other possible units are:
IGL (Imperial gallon), QT (quart), Due to high flowrate, it is strongly
CF (cubic feet), CM (cubic meter), recommended that calibration of
BL (42 gal. barrel), CC (cubic two inch meters be completed with
centimeter) or OZ (ounce). a combination of volume and weight
using fine resolution scales.
Switching between different units will
not corrupt the Totals contents. For
example, in GL mode, the computer Field Calibration with
totalizes 10.00 gallons, if the user Computer Display
switches to LT mode, the display will Field Calibration and Factory Cali-
read 37.85 litres (the same volume, bration are defined in the Operation
different unit). Section. Factory calibration settings
The field calibration may be set by are programmed into each computer
the user, and can be changed or modi- during manufacturing, using stoddard
fied at any time using the calibration test solvent at 70 F (21 C). Settings
procedure described in the Calibra- are correct for light liquids such as wa-
tion Section. Totals derived from the ter, gasoline or diesel. Readings using
field calibration are invoked when the the Factory Calibration (FAC) may
FAC icon is no longer visible on the not be accurate in some situations,
top line of the display. for example, heavy liquids such as
motor oil under extreme temperature
conditions, non-standard plumbing
configurations or with fluids other
CALIBRATION than those mentioned above.
For improved accuracy under such
Verify Accuracy Before conditions, the computer allows for
Beginning Field Calibration field calibration, that is, user entry
of custom calibration parameters. A
For the most accurate results, single point calibration may yield
dispense at a flowrate which best acceptable accuracy when used in
simulates your actual operating con- a non-standard application.
ditions. Avoid dribbling more fluid or
repeatedly starting and stopping the
flow. This can result in less accurate Field Calibration
calibrations. Procedures (Dispense/
Make sure you meet the meters Display Method)
minimum flowrate requirements: 1. To field calibrate, press and hold
Low Flow meter: CALIBRATE and DISPLAY but-
0.3 GPM (1.1 LPM or 0.25 IGPM) tons for about 3 seconds until
you see FLdCAL. Release both
1 inch meter: buttons and you will see dd000.0.
3.0 GPM (11 LPM or 2.5 IGPM) You are now in the field calibration
mode.
2 inch meter:
30 GPM (113 LPM or 25 IGPM)
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2. Dispense a known amount of fluid
at a flowrate representative of the
MAINTENANCE
application. Any amount between
During daily use, these meters are
.1 and 999.9 units can be used.
virtually maintenance-free.
Display will count up while fluid
is flowing through the meter. When not in use, rinse and clean
and keep free of liquids to protect
3. The DISPLAY button can then be
internal components. If liquids have
pushed to select the digit location
dried and caked on the rotor, refer to
and the CALIBRATE button can
the Cleaning instructions.
be pushed to scroll the desired
value at the blinking position.
Edit the amount shown with the Battery Replacement
value that was dispensed above.
The computer display is powered by
Values from 000.1 to 999.9 can
two lithium batteries which may be
be entered.
replaced while the meter is installed.
4. When satisfied with the value, Battery life is 5 years.
press both CALIBRATE and
If the display becomes dim, blank
DISPLAY buttons simultaneously.
or the low battery message appears
CALEnd will be displayed and unit
(see below), replace the batteries
will go back to normal operation,
as follows:
less the FAC (factory calibration)
icon.
5. The meter will now be operating
with a custom calibration number When batteries are removed or lose
unique to the above dispense power, the Batch and Cumulative
procedure. No unit of measure Totals and the Factory and Field
(gallon, litre, etc.) icon will be Calibrations are retained. They are
highlighted. saved in the meters computer and
are available after new batteries are
NOTE: To return to factory calibration installed. You do not need to repeat
(FAC), press and hold both CALI- Field Calibration.
BRATION and DISPLAY buttons
for about 3 seconds, until FAcCAL Check the batteries and terminals at
is displayed. Then release but- least every year to ensure proper op-
tons. Unit should return to normal eration. It is strongly recommended
operation and FAC icon is visible. that terminals be cleaned annually.
NOTE: If the field calibration mode is NOTE: Batteries can be replaced
entered and NO field is dispensed, without removing meter from the
then upon leaving, the computer hose or pipe.
will use data from the last suc-
cessful field calibration. To replace batteries or clean
terminals:
1. Remove the corner screws from
the face of the meter and lift the
computer assembly from the
turbine.
2. Remove the batteries. (Figure 3)
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Figure 3 1. Ensure all liquid is drained from
the meter. This could include
draining the hose, meter, nozzle
or pipe.
2. Wear protective clothing as nec-
essary, loosen both ends of the
meter. Use a wrench only on the
meters flat metal surfaces.
CAUTION
Using a wrench on plastic me-
3. If necessary, clean any corrosion ters could damage the meter.
from the battery terminals.
3. If the meter is not immediately
4. Place the batteries in position,
installed again, cap the hose end
with the positive posts in the cor-
or pipe to prevent spills.
rect position. (Figure 4)
Figure 4 To Clean
During use, the meter should be kept
full of liquid to ensure that drying does
not occur inside the meter. If drying or
caking should occur, the rotor will stick
or drag, affecting accuracy. In this
circumstance, cleaning is required.
To determine if the rotor is stuck or
dragging, gently blow air through the
meter and listen for the quiet whir of
the rotor.
When the batteries are installed CAUTION
correctly, the computer powers
on automatically. Check the read- Never blow compressed air
out to make sure normal meter through the meter. It could dam-
functions have resumed before age the rotor.
assembling again.
5. Place the computer assembly on To clean a stuck or dragging rotor,
the turbine. Make sure the seal follow the procedures below.
is fully seated to avoid moisture 1. Remove the meter from the hose
damage. Secure with the four or pipe following the directions
screws. above.
2. Apply a penetrating lubricant such
To Remove as WD-40 or a recommended
cleaning solvent on the turbines
WARNING
rotor, shaft and bearings. Allow it
During meter removal, liquid to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
may spill. Follow the liquid
manufacturers safety precua-
tions for clean up of minor spills.
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CAUTION
Do not submerge the meter.
To Store
After thoroughly cleaning the meter,
store it in a dry location.
WARNING
Follow the liquid manufacturers
instructions for the disposal of
contaminated cleaning solvents.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Turbine Housing/ Recommended Chemicals:
Rotor Support Materials: Aluminum Models:
Nylon Housing / Nylon Are recommended for use with
Aluminum Housing / Nylon petroleum products, and should
not be used with water. Please
The following specifications are verify chemical compatibility with
dependent upon housing materials. all wetted parts.
Pressure Rating: Nylon Models:
Aluminum: 300 PSIG (20.7 bar) Are recommended for use with
Nylon: 150 PSIG (10.3 bar) water or non-aggressive chemi-
cals.
* Accuracy can vary up to 5% depending on
installation and fluid type. Field calibration is
recommended for best accuracy.
Dimension - Length 4 in. (10.2 cm) 4 in. (10.2 cm) 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Dimension - Height 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) 4.25 in. (10.8 cm)
Dimension - Width 2 in. (5.1 cm) 2 in. (5.1 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm)
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1. The model number of your meter.
PARTS
2. The serial number of your meter.
Replacement Kits & 3. Specific information about part
Accessories numbers and descriptions.
Replacement Kits are available for
turbine assemblies and computer For warranty work always be pre-
assemblies. Individual components pared with your original sales slip
within these assemblies, such as or other evidence of purchase date.
rotors, signal generators, and but-
tons are not available. The factory
will determine the exact Turbine As- Returning Parts
sembly or Computer Assembly you Please contact the factory before re-
need based on your model and serial turning any parts. It may be possible
number. to diagnose the trouble and identify
needed parts in a telephone call or
Other replacement kits and acces- letter. GPI can also inform you of
sories can be ordered with the part any special handling requirements
numbers below. you will need to follow covering the
transportation and handling of equip-
Part No. Description ment which has been used to transfer
hazardous or flammable liquids.
1135201 Battery Replacement
Kit CAUTION
90100252 Seal Do not return meters without
1160001 Large (5 gallon) specific authority from the GPI
Calibration Container Customer Service Department.
Due to strict regulations gov-
1160045 Small (5 quart) erning transportation, handling,
Calibration Container and disposal of hazardous or
(Note: Calibration contain- flammable liquids, GPI will not
ers are for use with water accept meters for rework unless
based fluids. Do not use they are completely free of liquid
with fuel products.) residue.
CAUTION
SERVICE Meters not flushed before ship-
ment can be refused and re-
For warranty consideration, parts, or turned to the sender.
other servicing information, please
contact your local distributor. If you
need further assistance, call the
GPI Customer Service Department
in Wichita, Kansas, during normal
business hours.
1-800-835-0113
To obtain prompt, efficient service, al-
ways be prepared with the following
information:
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Declaration of Conformity
Supplementary Information:
Signature:
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