Piusi K500 User Manual

ENGLISH (Translation of the original language) ENGLISH (Translation of the original language)
7

CUSTOMIZING THE METER

Customizing the METER means using the options offered by
the METER to guarantee an easy, handy and accurate use.
Customization Menu
options
PRESET VALUES

Unit of measurement

Number of Decimal Digits
Use the numeric keys
Auto RESET
Precision Stop Factor PS
Calibration factor K
( * = Not available on all models)
7.1

CUSTOMIZING MENU

two different actions are possible on the keys:
to press the key briefly
to press and keep
pressed the key
press RESET
The currently displayed settings become immediately
operational.
To access the customization menu:
Resettable TOTAL
TOTAL
Only in this condition it is possible to enter the customization
Menu.
Setting the most

frequently used PRESET values.

7.3 UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
Setting the
most frequently
used PRESET
values.
in LITERS
Selecting the Unit
of Measurement.
TOTALS are expressed in GALLONS
Selecting
the Unit of
Measurement
Selecting the
Number of Decimal Digits.
Selecting the
Number of
Decimal Digits
Activating the Auto
RESET function.
Activating the
Auto RESET
function.
7.4 DECIMAL DIGITS
Modifying the
Precision Stop Factor (PS factor).
Modifying the
Precision Stop
Factor (PS
factor)
Modifying the
Calibration Factor (K factor).
Modifying the
Calibration
Factor (K
factor)
The currently displayed settings
become immediately operational.
The METER displays the FLOATING POINT Batch total
7.2 FREQUENTLY USED PRESET VALUES
dispensed.
most
frequently used PRESET values
all the PRESET values
stored
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7.5 AUTO RESET
supplied is never reset of the dispensing operation has been
performed in AUTO mode.
access
exit
7.6 STOP PRECISION IN AUTO MODE
operators who want to obtain the maximum dispensing stop
precision
especially when the unit
operates at the maximum allowed flow-rates
access dispensed amount is lower than the PRESET value by a few
Unit hundredths.
this pre-stop value must not be fixed
exit
PS factor
can select a PS Factor ranging between
ZERO and FIVE. PS = 0
PS = 5 MAXIMUM
Batch
The TOTALS are expressed
The
go
exit
NOT
automatically converted
access
exit
7.7

CALIBRATING

with fluids having a viscosity close to the limits of the
allowed range
Why calibrate?
it may be necessary to carry out
an on-site calibration.
How to
calibrate
Factor).
K Factor = 1,000
This calibration factor guarantees the best accuracy in the
following conditions:
motor oil type 10W 30
20°C
10 liter/min
access
On-site
calibration by
dispensing into
exit a calibrated
container
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The dispensing operation may be freely interrupted and
resumed.
the Batch Total
capacity not less than
5 liters.
Completely purge all air from the unit
Perform the calibration dispensing at a steady flow-rate
During the final dispensing phase, do not reduce the flow-rate
to reach the graduated area in the calibrated container
concerns those
INDICATED
REAL
VALUE
VALUE
but when the
ZERO
Do not wait for more than 15 minutes as the METER will exit
the menu and it will be no longer possible to complete the
calibration procedure.
indicated
value real value
By keeping the keys pressed, the value changes, slowly at first
and then rapidly.
INDICATED
REAL
VALUE
VALUE
automatically exits the
customization mode
verify perform a
normal dispensing in the same sample calibrated container
Direct
modification of
the calibration
factor 9
Calibration factor (K
10
Measuring principle
Flow range:
Pressure range
By keeping the keys pressed, the value changes, slowly at first
Temperature range
and then rapidly.
Viscosity range
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Accuracy +/- 0.5
Repeatability +/- 0.2
0.005
Resolution
0.0013
10
Pressure loss
150
automatically exits the
customization mode
450
Unit of measure Liter / Gallon / Pint / Quart

MAINTENANCE OF THE METER

Indications
routine maintenance
999999
Presettable amount: 0.1 99.9
Battery
extraordinary maintenance
Expected life:
8.1

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Swivel
Weight
1.55
Fluid compatibility
Materials in contact with
the fluid
As soon as the message "bAtt" is displayed, dispensing in
* with high flow-rate spouts
"AUTO" mode is immediately inhibited and it is no longer
possible to lock the trigger in open position.
10.2

DIMENSIONS

Even when the message "bAtt" is displayed, it is still possible
to perform dispensing in MANUAL mode
tens of dispensing operations
the battery must be replaced as soon as possible to resume
the full operation of the METER
constantly updated,
To replace the ba ery:
WARNING: press the RESET key after battery replacement.
complete lighting of the LCD;
complete power-off of the LCD;
display of the electronic board serial number;
normal operation mode resumed.
The METER
customization, previously set, remains operational
10.3

SPARE PARTS EXPLODED VIEW

8.2

CLEANING THE FILTER

10
11 12 13 9
Regularly clean the filter and check it each time a reduction in
flow-rate is detected.
To clean or replace the filter:
paying a ention to components'
positioning.
2
Only a filter in good condition and correctly installed can
guarantee the good operation of the METER, thus preventing
4
any dust or foreign bodies from locking or damaging the
METER valve. 14
5
Position No. of spare part,
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Model,
Serial number.
10.4

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
CONSTRUCTION DATA
10.1

TECHNICAL DATA

1 30
Reduced flow rate
50 7000
-5 +50
Lack of accuracy
(within few
-35 +60
percentage error)
10 5000
Evident inaccuracy
K500
PRESET
BATCH
METER
80W oil 21°C
0.000 999.9
10,000 operations per year
EN
Installation use and maintenance
Bulletin M0092D EN_00
The meter doesn't
count
LCD shadowed
LCD black
Impossible to
enter the AUTO
mode
In AUTO mode,
the trigger doesn't
remain in open
position
The trigger
doesn't release
Leaking from the
drip-free shutoff
valve
8
Leaking from the
trigger
7 Leaking from the
swivel
Leaking from the
extension
The extension
blew off
from the nozzle
1
High wearing out
of the
3
batteries
15
Failing to start
8 after battery
replacement
DATA ERROR on
the display
6
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