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All rights reserved. It is prohibited to reproduce this document, or any parts thereof, withoutprior written authorization of MECON Flow Control Systems GmbH. Subject to change without notice. Copyright 2013 by MECON Flow Control Systems GmbH - Röntgenstraße 105 - 50169 Kerpen Page 2 / 20 www.mecon.de Operating Instructions F O N4...
1 Safety Instructions 1.1 Intended use The FO N4 orifice flowmeter is used to measure the flow of transparent liquids and gases in closed pipes. The flowmeter is suitable for any mounting location, position and flow direction. The flowmeter can also be used for flow monitoring if equipped with limit contacts.
Product liability and warranty Mecon GmbH assumes no guarantee for repair work carried out by the customer without prior notification and consulation. Any instruments or parts rejected by a customer must be returned to us, if no other arrangement has been made.
• Install a flow control valve close to the flowmeter (downstream), to prevent oscillations during the measurement. • Adjust the operating pressure exactly to the reference pressure (during calibration) to prevent measurement errors. Page 6 / 20 www.mecon.de Operating Instructions F O N4 04/2013 OI_FO_N4_EN...
• Loosen the union nut, align the indicating part vertically downwards and then tighten union nut (Fig.4, • In general, an inlet pipe of 10 x D and an outlet section of 5 x D is sufficient. Operating Instructions F O N4 www.mecon.de Page 7 / 20 04/2013 OI_FO_N4_EN...
PVC The FO N4 orifice flowmeter primarly consists of an orifice plate as the sensor and a float as the display element. A differential pressure is produced across the orifice plate which is fitted in the main stream between two flanges in the piping.
Please refer to the device nameplate to ensure that the device is built according to your order. Check particularly for the corect supply voltage Fig. 3 Nameplate of the FO N4 Code number Device specific code number Year / Serial number...
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Further designs Measured medium: specify in plein text: medium always required measuring range with dimension, sensity with viscosity with dimension, operating temperature, operating Silicone-free-version Special version in plain text Page 12 / 20 www.mecon.de Operating Instructions F O N4 04/2013 OI_FO_N4_EN...
A bistable reed contact consists of a spring contact which is covered by a glass tube filled with inert gas. It is operated by a magnetic field. This magnetic field is generated by a permanent magnet inside the float of a MECON flowmeter. There are two versions availabe: Fig.
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: 0,5 A Warning ! Observe in any case the max. switching capacity and the max. starting current – otherwise a welding effect will damage the contact blades. Page 18 / 20 www.mecon.de Operating Instructions F O N4 04/2013 OI_FO_N4_EN...
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Fig. 9 Explosion drawing contact K 18 Commissioning: When commissioning the contact K18 we recommend to ensure the correct position of the bistable contact by moving the float along the K18 in flow direction. Operating Instructions F O N4 www.mecon.de Page 19 / 20 04/2013 OI_FO_N4_EN...
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