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Lindsay GROWSMART IM3000 Installation Manual

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IM3000 Flow Meter
Installation Manual
P/N 1605606 Rev A (ECN 32937)

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  • Page 1 IM3000 Flow Meter Installation Manual P/N 1605606 Rev A (ECN 32937)

  • Page 3: Personal Safety

    IM3000 Flowmeter Safety Instructions WARNING Personal Safety; Through out this manual and on all safety signs, the precautionary statements (“DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION” and “NOTICE”) can be found, followed by a hazard description and preventative actions to be taken. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator and those within the vicinity of the machinery.

  • Page 4: Follow Safety Instructions

    WARNING: All maintenance and service must be performed by a Lindsay Dealer. WARNING Disconnect Power Source: Do not connect source power to the flow meter until all installa- tion operations are completed, all covers have been properly installed and all personnel are clear of the equipment.

  • Page 5: Impaired Safety Protection

    WARNING Inspecting the System Prior to Operation: Always inspect the meter before operation. If the meter appears impaired, do not operate the meter and contact a Lindsay Dealer. CAUTION Area Lighting: The owner shall provide area lighting as may be required.

  • Page 6: Prepare For Emergencies

    • Do not submerge the battery in water or apply any fluids onto the battery. • If the battery is drained of power or damaged, consult Lindsay Manufacturing for replacement. • Adhere to all local laws and regulations for disposal/recycling of lithium batteries.
  • Page 7 Consignes de sécurité pour le débitmètre IM3000 AVERTISSEMENT Sécurité individuelle : Vous trouverez tout au long de ce manuel et sur tous les panneaux de sécurité des avis de mise en garde (« DANGER », « AVERTISSEMENT », « MISE EN GARDE » et «...
  • Page 8 AVERTISSEMENT : Tous les entretiens et opérations de maintenance doivent être effectués par un concessionnaire Lindsay. AVERTISSEMENT Déconnexion de la source d'alimentation : Ne connectez pas la source d'alimentation au débitmètre tant que toutes les opérations d'installation ne sont pas terminées, que tous les capots n'ont pas été...
  • Page 9 Si le débitmètre IM3000 doit être réparé, déconnectez la source d'alimentation, dépressurisez le système et contactez votre concessionnaire Lindsay. Seul un concessionnaire Lindsay est habilité à effectuer les réparations nécessaires du système. Assurez-vous que les pièces du système sont des pièces Lindsay authentiques.
  • Page 10 • N'immergez pas la batterie dans l'eau et n'appliquez aucun liquide sur la batterie. • Si la batterie est déchargée ou endommagée, consultez Lindsay Manufacturing pour la faire remplacer. • Respectez toutes les lois et règlementations locales en ce qui concerne la mise au rebut/le recyclage de batteries au lithium.
  • Page 11 • IM3000-08 for 8” pipe. • IM3000-10 for 10” pipe. • IM3000-12 for 12” pipe. Features The Growsmart IM3000 Magnetic Flowmeter provides the following features that set it apart from the competition. Display with Cover Communications Port Ground Lugs (7 Core/Pin) on backside of...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Transportation During shipping or transporting of the flowmeter, avoid exposing the meter to strong shock or vibrations or impact. Avoid scratching the rubber liner inside the pipe. Storage If possible, store the meter in its unopened packaging until actual installation. Avoid storing the meter outdoors for an extended period of time.
  • Page 13 Meter Positioning It is important to install flowmeters so the readings are always accurate. The meters are designed to give a zero reading should one or more electrodes become exposed. Air bubbles and sediment in the pipe can cause false readings.
  • Page 14 The following diagram shows proper straight pipe installation recommendations. Inlet and Outlet Distances 2x Pipe Dia. 1x Pipe Dia. Minimum length of straight pipe at the meter inlet must be two times the pipe diameter and one times the pipe diameter at the meter outlet.

  • Page 15: Flow Meter Dimensions

    Flow Meter Dimensions The following dimensions and weights are provided for pipeline design and installation. Meter Weights Meter Model Lindsay P/N Weight in lbs. (kg) IM3000-04 1608505 44 (20) IM3000-06 1605551 60 (27) IM3000-08 1605548 97 (44) IM3000-10 1605549 130 (59)
  • Page 16 Grounding When grounding on metal pipe, the electric potential of the fluid, meter and surrounding pipe must be equalized. This is done by connecting the ground wires on the flowmeter body to one of the lug locations on the mating flange connection.
  • Page 17 Wiring IM3000 Power / Output Cable White Blue Orange To communications port at rear or the Purple meter. Brown Pink Black Wire Color Core # Function White Communications Ground Blue M_RXD Orange M_TXD Purple Pulse Output (-) Brown Pulse Output (+) Pink External Power (+) Black...
  • Page 18 Wiring VISION to the IM3000 Pink (+) Supply to TB 4.2 Black (-) Supply to TB 4.1 Purple (-) Pulse to TB 4.1 Brown (+) Pulse to TB 4.3 Resistor to TB 4.2 and 4.5 Bare drain wire can be connected to panel ground. IM3000 K-Factors Pipe Size Raw K-Factor...

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Vibrations 2. Remove the phillips-head screws from the face Vibrations in the system pipeline can damage the plate. Retain the screws for re-assembly. flowmeter and should be negated. The meter meets IEC 68-2-64 standards for shock resistance. However, if there is significant vibration in the pipeline, support brackets can be installed on both sides of the meter to help eliminate vibration.
  • Page 20 8. Take the new battery pack and route the signal and 6. Remove the aluminum shield and the silicone gasket excitation cable harnesses through the center of the underneath which hold the battery pack in place. battery pack. Place the battery pack into the meter housing.
  • Page 21 Outputs 11. Re-assemble the cable harness to the PCB and The IM3000 provides 5 output types: re-install the PCB into the meter housing. NOTE: the connectors on the PCB are designed to fit into 1. Total gallons (x 1000) to a rate of Gallons per Minute their designated sockets only.

  • Page 22: User Interface

    -EP- G P M R a t e Empty Pipe User Interface For battery power, a little battery icon displays in the The flowmeter uses a low power consumption dot ma- top-left corner of the screen. trix LCD rate/ total display. The screen displays two line of information.
  • Page 23 G P M R a t e Empty Pipe If direction of flow of the medium is reversed, the meter will stop measuring and display the “-” warning. P/N 1605606 Rev A (ECN 32937) IM3000 Installation Manual...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution No display Dead battery Replace battery pack Flow rate reads zero when there is Flow is below cutoff Reading will resume when flow flow increases There is air in the meter Reposition meter for full pipe Display reads “-”...
  • Page 25 Revisions Date Revision Published ECN Description 10/17/2014 32937 32937 New Release P/N 1605606 IM3000 Installation Manual Revisions...
  • Page 26 P/N 1605606 IM3000 Installation Manual Revisions...

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