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SYSTEM-30 BTU MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Installation and Operation Guide For Software Version 2.8B and Higher 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 www.onicon.com • sales@onicon.com 0667-1 / 18335 09-12...
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Messages identified as “Warning” contain information regarding the personal safety of individuals involved in the installation, operation or service of this product. CAUTION Messages identified as “Caution” contain information regarding potential damage to the product or other ancillary products. IMPORTANT NOTE Messages identified as “Important Note” contain information critical to the proper operation of the product. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 2...
Serial Number The serial number of your SYSTEM-30 is located on the side of the enclosure. Serial numbers are unique identifiers that you should have available when contacting the factory for assistance regarding your system. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 7...
• Temperature Thermowell A standard thermowell with installation hardware is packed with the main unit. • Mounting Hardware The System-30 is supplied with two tail pieces to facilitate connection to the piping system. A compression fitting with retaining nut makes up one end of each tail piece. The other end will either be a sweat fitting for copper or a threaded nipple with NPT threads. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 8...
Place the temperature sensor away from sources of electrical noise that might interfere with the temperature sensor signal. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335...
Wherever appropriate, use pipe dope on threaded connections to ensure a leak free seal. DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE. Insert the main unit between the two open ends of the pipe and secure in place using the compression fittings. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FLOW DIRECTION ARROW ON THE BODY OF THE MAIN UNIT IS POINTING IN THE DIRECTION OF FLOW. CAUTION Before you attempt to use the BTU measurement system, isolate the main unit, open the bypass and flush the entire system so that it is free of flux, solder, pipe and tube cuttings and any other free moving particles. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 10...
The only purpose of the cap is to keep the sensor from losing contact with the bottom of the thermowell cavity. IMPORTANT NOTE Cable length is specified at time of order. This is three wire shielded plenum rated cable. Altering the cable length may affect calibration. Do not change the cable length without consulting ONICON. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 11...
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THERMOWELL INSTALLATION IN THREADED PIPE TEES THERMOWELL THERMOWELL INSTALLATION IN COPPER TEE 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 12...
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THERMOWELL INSTALLATION IN WELDED PIPE 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 13...
The drawings and tables on the next pages illustrate the relationship between meter location, temperature sensor and mode of operation. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 14...
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Return Temp Temperature 2 Sensor (External Sensor) Mode 1 Total Heating (Supply Temp > Return Temp) Mode 2 Total Cooling (Supply Temp < Return Temp) 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 15...
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Return Temp Temperature 1 (Internal Sensor) Mode 1 Total Cooling (Supply Temp < Return Temp) Mode 2 Total Heating (Supply Temp > Return Temp) 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 16...
This selection is field configurable using the jumpers located on the analog output board as shown below. Changing any of the displayed units or multipliers will affect the analog output. If any unit or multiplier values are changed at the System-30 BTU Meter, the analog output value will also be changed. If you are unsure of the ramifications of any changes you are contemplating, please contact ONICON for assistance. 4-20mA 0-5 Volt 0-10 Volt 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 18...
Energy Located on the end of main unit opposite the cable connection is a red LED labeled BTU. This LED will flash as energy is transferred. Liquid Flow Located on the end of main unit opposite the cable connection is a red LED labeled FLOW. This LED will flash at a rate that is proportional to the liquid flow rate. An unlit LED indicates no flow signal. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 19...
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End of standard commissioning. Please contact ONICON at (727)447-6140 with any questions. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 20...
Data not available at the control system • Verify that the wiring to the building control system is correct. For technical assistance, contact ONICON at (727) 447-6140. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page 21...
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SYSTEM-30 SIGNAL CONNECTION BOARD 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page...
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SYSTEM-30 WIRING DIAGRAM For DIN Connector 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page...
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BTU, TONHR or KWHR FLOW TOTAL GAL, LITER, METERS ENERGY RATE BTU/HR, TONS, KW GPM, GPH, MGD, L/SEC, L/MIN, FLOW RATE L/HR, METERS SUPPLY TEMPERATURE DEG F, DEG C RETURN TEMPERATURE DEG F, DEG C 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page...
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The Y must be selected for the new address to take effect. Press the PROGRAM button. The new setting is saved The PROGRAM button is on and the display reverts to the front panel. the run mode. 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page...
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(Shown with Network interface board) RESET ADD / PROG EN PROG EN 1500 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765 • Tel (727) 447-6140 • Fax (727) 442-5699 • sales@onicon.com System-30 BTU Measurement System Manual 09/12 - 0667-1 / 18335 Page...
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2. DELIVERY AND TITLE: All product shipments are F.O.B. shipping point and title passes to the Buyer at the time ONICON delivers the merchandise to the carrier. Risk of loss or damage to the product passes to the Buyer at the time ONICON delivers the product to the carrier.
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