Installation & Operation Manual SAFETY Explosion and Fire Hazards Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in an explosion or fire and cause serious injury. • Be sure the fluid system is properly grounded. See your pump instruction manual for details. •...
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Installation & Operation Manual OPERATION The Electronic Preset Meter RF3 (EPM RF3) is equipped with RF (radio frequency) communications to communicate with a fluid management system keypad to get authorization and dispense information. This is referred to in the manual as the RF Mode.
Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz METER INSTALLATION Relieve System Pressure Turn off the power supply to the pump or close the shutoff valve. Dispense any fluid in the system into a waste container by opening the meter(s).
Installation & Operation Manual Apply Meter to Hose Close the drain valve before starting this procedure. Attach a swivel to the meter. Apply thread sealant to the male end of hose. Recommended sealant is Loctite® 243. Insert the metal end of the hose into the swivel. Tighten completely with an open ended, adjustable, wrench.
Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz METER OPERATION, RF MODE Connecting to an FMS Network When the meter is first installed, it must be attached to the network with the keypad powered ON. Also, when the keypad is replaced, the meter must be reconnected.
Installation & Operation Manual History Icon The History icon indicates there is dispense result information that has not been communicated to the keypad to complete a work order. To send the dispense result information to the keypad, press the RESET button to initiate communication.
Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz METER OPERATION, EPM MODE The meter can be put in EPM Mode for startup purposes by entering the Manual Mode key sequence. Consult the factory for the sequence. The AUTO icon displays, indicating the meter is in the EPM Mode. The solenoid valve unlocks and the meter can now be used as a Standard Preset Batch Meter.
Installation & Operation Manual Return to RF Mode To return to the RF Mode from the EPM Mode: If the batch quantity on the display is not zero, press the RESET button to zero the display. Press the RESET button with a zero batch quantity on the display. You’ll see the flashing arrows indicating the meter is communicating with the RF System.
Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz OPERATING MODE FUNCTIONS These functions operate the same in RF Mode and EPM Mode. Resettable/Accumulated Totals The meter has two flow totalizers. One is Resettable Total the other is Accumulated Total. Press and hold the TOTAL button to see the Accumulated Total.
Installation & Operation Manual CALCULATING THE SCALE FACTOR A Scale Factor is a number used to adjust meter accuracy. The Scale Factor is set at the factory using motor oil with a viscosity of 10W. The primary use for Scale Factor recalibration is to batch fluids with different viscosities. If the fluid has a lower viscosity, more fluid can slip past the meter gears without being detected.
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Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz Figure 6: Chart of Approximate Scale Factors for Fluids of Different Viscosities Fluid Viscosity Scale Factor Water/Anti-Freeze 1.044 Anti-Freeze 1.007 Brake Fluid 1.004 1.002 1.000 80W-90 0.999 140W 1800 0.993 Table 2: Samples of Fluids, Viscosities and Scale Factors...
Installation & Operation Manual CHANGING FACTORY SETTINGS Each meter is calibrated at the factory for use with motor oil (refer to the Change Scale Factor section of this manual). The Unit of Measure is also selected prior to shipment. Verifying Firmware Version To check the firmware version and code checksum, press and hold the TOTAL and 1 buttons at the same time.
Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz Changing the Scale Factor IMPORTANT Changing the Scale Factor changes the accuracy of the meter, potentially causing over-dispensing or under-dispensing of the liquid. This has the potential to cause a mechanical breakdown.
Installation & Operation Manual Network Program The Radio Network is used to differentiate multiple FMS networks. For standard installations the default setting of zero will not need to be changed. The Network setting must be between 0 and 255. To change the network setting: Press 1 to increment network setting or press 0.1 to decrement network setting.
Installation & Operation Manual PARTS LIST Item # Description Part Number Battery holder assembly 64103-026 Bottom case with screws and radio 64103-029 Solenoid 64786-002 November 2012 Page 21...
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Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz Item # Description Part Number Rubber boot 65546-001 Display assembly 64103-023 RF register assembly 64103-030 Not Shown Swivel, NPT AFLAS 64082-007 Page 22 November 2012...
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Installation & Operation Manual Item # Description Part Number Valve assembly – AFLAS 64103-020 LCP gear set with AFLAS o-ring 62896-003 Trigger assembly 64103-015 November 2012 Page 23...
Electronic Preset Meter Model EPM-3, RF 2.4 GHz TROUBLESHOOTING Pressurized Equipment Relieve the pressure prior to checking or repairing the meter. Make sure all valves, controls and pumps are operating correctly. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Battery Icon is Batteries are low...
Installation & Operation Manual MAINTENANCE Low Battery Indicators When the batteries need changing, a progression of warnings appears on the meter screen. First Warning The Low Battery icon appears in the lower left corner of the display. That means the batteries are low and need to be changed when the icon appears.
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