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  • Page 1 ® TRICON /E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 3 ® TRICON /E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 4 Copyright This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the express written permission of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
  • Page 5 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation requirements for uncontrolled environments.
  • Page 6 Antenne de puits à gain élevé R900 , référence 13586-XXX ® Antenne murale R900 , numéro d'article 13717-00 Fil monopôle, numéro d'article 12641-XXX Neptune Technology Group Inc. ® TRICON /E/E2/E3 Transmitter 1600 Alabama Highway 229 Installation and Maintenance Guide Tallassee, AL 36078 Literature No.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Product Description Transmitter Styles Digital Pulse Analog 4-20mA Usage Chapter 2: Specifications Environmental Conditions ® Electrical Specifications (TRICON /E3 Model) Performance Data Chapter 3: Installing the Transmitter Tools and Materials Preparation Inspection and Storage Safety and Preliminary Checks Installation Wiring the Transmitter Testing the Wires...
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  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1 – Transmitter Elements Figure 2 – Elements of the Transmitter Figure 3 – Creating a Hook in the Wire Figure 4 – Connecting the Conductors ® Figure 5 – TRICON /E/E2/E3 Wiring ® Figure 6 – Mounting the TRICON Transmitter ®...
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  • Page 11 Tables Table 1 – Pulse Outputs (over 0-70° C Operating Temperature) Table 2 – 4-20mA Model (Over 0-50° C Operating Temperature ) Table 3 – HF and UP / DN Models (Over 0-70° C Operating Temperature) Table 4 – All Models Absolute Limits* ®...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Description

    It requires 12-24VDC operating power, and is intended for use in applications requiring a high resolution digital signal. Neptune produces the Digital Pulse model TRICON/E transmitters in only two styles for use with ALL Neptune disc meters or ALL Neptune turbine meters, respectively: Disc.

  • Page 14: Usage

    Chapter 1: Product Description Usage All TRICON transmitter models are designed to be mounted between the meter maincase and a totalizing register, and they do not affect the normal operation of either the meter or ® the register. When used with a SmartTrol controller or other third-party instrumentation equipment, both the Digital Pulse and Analog models allow monitoring and controlling complex metering systems.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Specifications

    This chapter provides the electrical specifications and the performance data for all models of ® the TRICON transmitter. The TRICON/E3 is not submersible. Neptune does not recommend installing the TRICON/E3 in a pit environment. Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 32° to +158° F (0° to +70° C) Storage Temperature: –40°...

  • Page 16: Table 2 - 4-20Ma Model (Over 0-50° C Operating Temperature )

    Chapter 2: Specifications Table 2  – 4-20mA Model (Over 0-50° C Operating Temperature ) Parameter Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units Power Supply Voltage 22.5 26.5 Power Supply Current Loop Resistance Ω Scaling Accuracy Gain Zero Offset Accuracy Low Digital Pulse Output Voltage High Digital Pulse Output Voltage Current @ Vol –10...

  • Page 17: Performance Data

    Chapter 2: Specifications Table 4  – All Models Absolute Limits* Parameter Description Minimum Maximum Units T (op) Operating Temperature °C T (stg) Storage Temperature –40 °C Power Supply Voltage –30 Output Load (pulse output) 1200 KΩ Iout Output Current (pulse output) *These limits cannot be exceeded without possible damage.

  • Page 18: Table 6 - T-8 Disc Meters

    Chapter 2: Specifications Table 6  – T-8 Disc Meters Maximum Meter Maximum Number of Pulse Output @ Flow Range of 4- Continuous Minimum Flow Size Flow Rate Pulses per Maximum Flow 20MA Output Flow Rate Rate (gpm) (In) (gpm) Gallon* Rate (Hz)* (gpm) (gpm)

  • Page 19: Table 8 - High Performance Turbine (Hpt) Meters

    Chapter 2: Specifications Table 8  – High Performance Turbine (HPT) Meters Maximum Pulse Output @ Flow Range of Continuous Minimum Flow Number of Pulses per Meter Size (In) Maximum Flow 4-20MA Flow Rate Rate (gpm) Gallon* Rate (Hz)* Output (gpm) (gpm) 1½...

  • Page 20: Table 9 - Compound Meters

    Chapter 2: Specifications Table 9  – Compound Meters Compound Meter* Size and Type Turbine Element Disc Element 3” TRU/FLO 3” TT ⅝” T-10 4” TRU/FLO 4” TT ¾” T-10 6” TRU/FLO 6” TT T-10 2” HP TRU/FLO 2” HPT ⅝” T-10 4”...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Installing The Transmitter

    Always follow your local electrical and safety codes and observe the following guidelines for running wire between your TRICON/E transmitter and the receiving device. Avoid installing your TRICON E/E2/E3 instrumentation wiring near sources of electrical noise, such as: Contactors, motor starters, and relays.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Chapter 3: Installing the Transmitter Whenever possible, separate your instrumentation wiring from other wiring by using a separate metal conduit or metal wire tray. Use the minimum length of cable required for the installation and cut off any excess. Do not coil excess wire.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: Installing the Transmitter 3. Insert the end of the multi-conductor cable through the hole in the terminal cover as shown in the previous figure. Move the cover far enough down the cable to allow you to work with the end that you just inserted. Figure 2  –...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Installing the Transmitter ® Figure 5  – TRICON /E/E2/E3 Wiring ® Table 11  – TRICON E/E2/E3 Wiring Codes ® ® TRICON /E2 and E3 Model TRICON /E, E2 and ® TRICON /E Digital Pulse (Prior ® PIN # Digital Pulse Model TRICON to 1/96)

  • Page 25: Testing The Wires

    Chapter 3: Installing the Transmitter Testing the Wires After wiring the transmitter, double-check to ensure it is wired correctly. 1. Apply power to the TRICON transmitter and check the output signals as follows: At No Flow – there should be no pulses out of the digital output terminal, and a 4mA direct current should be present in the 4-20mA loop.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Installing the Transmitter 3. Twist the register approximately ¼ turn counter-clockwise and remove it from the meter. ® Figure 6  – Mounting the TRICON Transmitter 4. Position the TRICON transmitter on the meter and twist it clockwise until it locks into place. 5.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Tricon System

    Adjust and calibrate the equipment as required. which the TRICON is connected. Contact Information Within North America, Neptune Customer Support is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, by telephone or email. By Phone To contact Neptune Customer Support by phone, complete the following steps.

  • Page 28: By Email

    A description of what occurred and what you were doing at the time. A description of any actions taken to correct the issue. By Email To contact Neptune Support by email, send your message to support@neptunetg.com. TRICON ® E/E2/E3 Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 29: Glossary

    Glossary AWWA American Water Works Association. Federal Communications Commission. flange Ring or collar, usually provided with holes for bolts. gasket Piece of rubber or some other material that is used to make a tight seal between two parts that are joined together. High Performance.
  • Page 30 Glossary Personal Identification Number. Pounds per square inch. Return Material Authorization. strainer Mesh barrier protecting the meter from debris in the line and corrects the velocity profile of the flow to the meter. U.S Gallon U.S. liquid gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches and equates to approximately 3.785 litres. Underwriters Laboratory.

  • Page 31: Index

    Index mismatched meter and register 15 model Analog 4-20mA 1 absolute limits 5 digital pulse 1 Analog 4-20mA 1 HF and UP / DN 4 assembly, final 13 models, absolute limits 5 calibration issues 15 performance compound meters 8 disc meters 5 conditions, environmental 3 High Performance Turbine (HPT) 7 conductors 11...
  • Page 32 Index transmitter elements 10 ® TRICON styles 1 wires, testing 13 ® TRICON E/E2/E3 Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 34 IM TRICON ® E/E2/E3 05.2020 Part No. 13505-011 © Copyright 2006-2020, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.

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