Netafim Octave Installation & User Manual

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WATER METERS
OCTAVE
®
ULTRASONIC WATER METER
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 WATER METERS OCTAVE ® ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 • OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Versions ......................9 Outputs Open Collector Pulse Output Module............10 Solid State Relay Pulse Output Module ............11 Dry Contact (Mechanical) Pulse Output Module ........12 Analog Output Module ..................13 Grounding Instructions .....................14 Grounding Parts .........................15 OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE •...
  • Page 4: General Information

    WARRANTY Octave water meters are warranted to be free from original defects in materials and workmanship for a period up to five (5) years. If the meter encounters a problem, Netafim USA will choose to cover the cost of repair or replacement...
  • Page 5: Operation

    • The Octave is a battery-powered precision water meter designed for linear, bidirectional flow measurement of water. • Flow measurement values can be transferred through an output module.
  • Page 6: Installation

    • Do not carry the Octave by the lid. • Do not place the Octave on the electronic housing. • When handling the Octave, avoid hard blows, jolts or impacts. INSTALLATION POSITION & LOCATION Installation requirements for position and location are illustrated below.
  • Page 7: Installation Examples

     Five (5) diameters of straight pipe downstream of a pump (before the meter) and Two (2) diameters of straight pipe downstream of the meter are required. (See Figure 4) NOTE: When the meter is downstream of the pump, Netafim recommends additional straight pipe to ensure accurate measurements.
  • Page 8: Installation Notes

    • Leave the lid closed except when reading the meter. • Do not expose the Octave to excessive vibration. To avoid vibration, support the pipeline on both sides of the meter. • To avoid measuring errors due to air in the flow tube, observe the following precautions:...
  • Page 9: Hardware Versions

    HARDWARE VERSIONS There are now two different hardware versions for the Octave Water Meter. Version 3 was for Octave Water Meters manufactured prior to June 2017 and Version 4 for all Octave Water Meters currently available. Version 4 adds additional measuring units, water temperature, pulse output resolution and a sleep mode to the LCD.
  • Page 10: Outputs

    MAXIMUM APPLIED CURRENT 200mA SHORT CABLE RING TERMINAL GROUND TO METER * The Maximum cable length depends on the cable type, controller and electrical noise level WARNING: Signal connection polarity is mandatory. • OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE...
  • Page 11: Solid State Relay Pulse Output Module

    5-35 vDC - MAXIMUM APPLIED CURRENT 120mA CABLE YELLOW GROUND TO METER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 5-35 vDC * The Maximum cable length depends on the cable type, controller and electrical noise level OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE •...
  • Page 12: Dry Contact (Mechanical) Pulse Output Module

    15 WATT SHORT BLACK 5-35 vDC - SUPPLY VOLTAGE 5-35 vDC CABLE YELLOW GROUND TO METER * The Maximum cable length depends on the cable type, controller and electrical noise level • OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE...
  • Page 13: Analog Output Module

    RING TERMINAL GROUND TO METER OUTPUT IMPEDANCE 25 [M] TYP * The Maximum cable length depends on the cable type, WARNING: Signal connection polarity is mandatory. controller and electrical noise level OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE •...
  • Page 14: Grounding Instructions

    - do not insert on meter’s flange. STEP 9 STEP 8 Add nut and tighten. Make sure the Add the flat washer on top of the Fork Terminal Lug is in position. serrated washer. • OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE...
  • Page 15: Grounding Parts

    - M5 Screw included in kit) - Serrated Washer - Serrated Washer in M16 and M20 sizes (2 each included in kit) - M16 or M20 Nut (not included in kit) OCTAVE ULTRASONIC WATER METER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE •...
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