SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER SAFETY INFORMATION The System-10 BTU Meter was calibrated at the factory before shipment. To ensure correct use of the system, please read this manual thoroughly. Regarding this manual: • This manual should be passed on to the end user.
SECTION 2.0 UNPACKING ............................. 10 2.1 CHECKING THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED EVERYTHING ....................10 2.1.1 Documentation ...................................10 2.1.2 Calibration Information ..............................10 2.1.3 The System-10 BTU Meter ..............................11 2.1.4 Temperature Sensors ................................11 2.1.5 Temperature Thermowells Installation Hardware ....................11 2.1.6 Flow Meter ....................................11 SECTION 3.0 INSTALLATION..........................
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SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER POWER SUPPLY BOARD ......................A - 6 SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER ANALOG OUTPUT BOARD WITH 1 ANALOG OUTPUT ..........A - 7 SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER ANALOG OUTPUTS BOARD WITH 4 ANALOG OUTPUTS ..........A - 8 ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 4 onicon.com...
SECTION 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION We at ONICON Incorporated would like to thank you for purchasing our quality American made System-10 BTU Meter. As our valued customer, our commitment to you is to provide fast reliable service, while continuing to offer quality products to meet your growing flow measurement needs.
SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER 1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS* SYSTEM-10 TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE CALCULATOR ACCURACY Computing nonlinearity within ±0.05% Calculator meets EN1434 CSA C900.1 Class 1 accuracy requirements for 2K sensors for all applications. TEMPERATURE Overall differential temperature measurement uncertainty of ACCURACY ≤...
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SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER 1.3 STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)* SYSTEM-10 TRANSMITTER (CONTINUED) ELECTRICAL INPUT POWER 24 VAC input power: Use PVC jacketed copper cable with a wire CONNECTIONS gauge suitable for the length of run and required maximum current carrying capacity.
02 = Matched pair of current (mA) based sensors, HHW range S1 = Matched pair of current (mA) based sensors, 122°F to 302°F range S4 = Matched pair of current (mA) based sensors, 80°F to 400°F range ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 8 onicon.com...
1/2"- 21/2" See manual Meter Please refer to ONICON’s flow meter IOM, or contact ONICON for help in selecting the flow meter that will best fit your requirements. 1.6 WORKING ENVIRONMENT The System-10 was designed for installation and use in typical industrial environments that are free of corrosive liquids and fumes, direct liquid exposure, temperature extremes and vibrations.
06/07/2018 Curtis R. McElhattan ONICON Incorporated certifies that the flow and temperature sensors provided with this Btu meter have been individually calibrated based on the Technology (N.I.S.T.). application specific data provided above; using standards directly traceable to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and 11451 Belcher Road South, Largo, Florida 33773 Tel (727) 447-6140 Fax (727) 442-5699 The ONICON System-10 BTU Meter is a custom calibrated system.
BTU meters ordered with a flow meter and temperature sensors will be delivered configured and programmed for use together as a system. The System-10 and the temperature sensor serial numbers will match. The flow meter serial number will be shown on the certificate of calibration and on the System-10 display.
Find an easily accessible location where wire connections can be made and meter readings can be taken from floor level. Mount the System-10 enclosure on a vibration free surface. Avoid locations such as the plenum of a fan coil, heat exchanger or any housing that may contain electric motors or other strong sources of electrical interference.
SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER 3.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE The components of the ONICON System-10 BTU Meter must be configured, programmed and installed together as a system. Mixing components from different systems may result in significant measurement errors. 3.2.1 Transmitter Details and Dimensions The mounting surface must be structurally sound and capable of withstanding a minimum weight of 40lbs (18kg).
Dry tap thermowells are for new construction or scheduled shutdown. The most common installation methods are shown below. Refer to Appendix A-1 for thermal insulator installations and Appendix A-2 for high temperature (>300°F) thermowell installations. Consult ONICON for special applications. NOTES 1.
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DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE POSITION CLAMPING NUT. If fluid leaks, do not attempt to correct by tightening this nut further. An internal o-ring seals the fluid. Contact ONICON for assistance in the event of a leak. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 15 onicon.com...
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Rotating the thermowell as you slowly withdraw it through the valve will ensure that the lower tip is fully withdrawn and completely free of the valve. If resistance is felt when closing the valve, open valve fully and rotate the well as you pull it further out of the pipe. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 16 onicon.com...
One temperature sensor can be installed five diameters downstream of the flow meter leaving enough clearance to remove either sensor from the pipe without interference from the other sensor. Refer to the flow meter IOM and/or other documentation that is provided with your ONICON flow meter. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 17 onicon.com...
This product must be connected to earth ground for proper operation. Failure to do so may result in erratic operation. As power is initially applied to the System-10, immediately confirm that the display is illuminated and scrolling through the character diagnostic test. The test will begin by indicating the letter P in every position followed by a countdown from 9 to 0 for each digit, If this does not occur, disconnect power immediately and re-verify all wiring connections.
Supply Temperature * Reference (Black) Sensor * Signal (Red) Return Temperature * Reference (Black) Sensor * Shield CAUTION Shield connections are required for proper operation. Failure to use shielded cable may result in erratic operation. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 19 onicon.com...
Connections shown with (B) are used with F-1XXX-10 models. Connections shown with (C) are used with F-1XXX-11 models. Factory wire colors are shown from flow meter cable or additional cable provided by ONICON, field wire colors may change from junction box.
• 240 VAC: 207-253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA 2. The System-10 does not provide power to the FT-3000 Series flow meters. Input power for the flow meters must be provided separately. Refer to FT-3000 Series IOM for additional wiring information.
• 240 VAC: 207-253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA (220 VAC minimum for versions with IP COMMS + 4 channel analog card) 2. The system-10 does not provide power to the F-3500 flow meters. Input power for the flow meters must be provided separately.
• 240 VAC: 207-253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA 2. The System-10 does not provide power to the FSM-3 Series flow meters. Input power for the flow meters must be provided separately. Refer to FSM-3 Series IOM for additional wiring information .
• 120 VAC: 108-132 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA • 240 VAC: 207-253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA 2. The System-10 does not provide power to the F-4300 flow meters. Input power for the flow meters must be provided separately. Refer to F-4300 IOM for additional wiring information.
• 240 VAC: 207-253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA 2. Factory F-4600 wire colors are identified from the flow meter. Do not remove factory cable. 3. Refer to F-4600 Series IOM for additional wiring information. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 26 onicon.com...
3.3.3 Contact Closure Input For Flow Direction The System-10 is provided with a separate input for determining flow direction. Connections for this input are made at T4 terminals 8 (+) and 9 (-). This input can be connected to a non-polarized contact closure relay or an open connector output.
See the certificate of calibration or label located on the inside cover for analog output configuration information. Please note: If System-10 is ordered with a flow meter capable of producing an analog output, the output signal will be available at terminal T5.
Successively pressing the SCROLL button will cycle the display through the run mode pages summarized in the tables on the next page. To finalize the installation, follow the procedure outlined in section 4.5 to identify and designate the flow meter location. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 30 onicon.com...
Changing any of the displayed units or multipliers will affect the analog outputs. If any unit or multiplier values are changed at the System-10 BTU Meter, the analog output value(s) will also be changed.
4.5 SELECTING THE FLOW METER LOCATION & ENABLING/DISABLING FRONT PANEL RESET Before the System-10 is commissioned, the flow meter location should be programmed into the meter. This is particularly important for systems that will operate with delta temperatures ≥20 °F. The default setting for the flow meter location is unknown.
SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER 4.6 COMMISSIONING Upon initial installation, it is strongly recommended that both the System-10 and its associated flow meter be commissioned to ensure that they are properly installed and functioning correctly. This process involves verifying the mechanical installation, measuring flow and temperature signals and then comparing these measurements to the specified installation and operating parameters listed on the certificate of calibration provided with the meter.
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Verify that correct AC voltage is available at the power supply input terminals. voltage. System-10 BTU Meters are configured to operate from 24, 120 or 240 VAC input voltage (not field selectable). Input voltages should be within the following ranges:...
Top Turbine (Hz): Top Turbine (VDC): Bottom Turbine (Hz): Bottom Turbine (VDC): Calculated Flow Rate: Compare and record the displayed values with those shown on BTU meter certificate of calibration and the network, where appropriate. ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 35 onicon.com...
BTU meter. 5.1.1 Diagnostic Lights Low Voltage Power Supply Located on the power supply board inside the System-10 BTU Meter is a single LEDs that will illuminate when +15 VDC is present. Liquid Flow Located in the center of the motherboard next to terminal block T5, the LED will flash at a rate that is proportional to the liquid flow rate for frequency flow signals.
Any mismatch between the calibrated and actual flow rates or the calibrated and actual pipe diameter will cause this alarm message to appear. Contact ONICON for assistance in correcting this condition.
LED to flash at the System-10. Displayed flow rate too high, too • Verify pipe size. Contact ONICON if pipe size is different from calibration low, or does not change tag. •...
A-2 & A-3 HEAVY DUTY THERMOWELL FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE / PRESSURE (2 Pages) MOTHER BOARD COMM BOARD POWER SUPPLY BOARD ANALOG OUTPUT BOARD (with 1 analog output) ANALOG OUTPUTS BOARD (with 4 analog outputs) ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 Page 39 onicon.com...
APPENDIX OUTDOOR THERMOWELL ASSEMBLY IN WELDED PIPE ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 A - 1 onicon.com...
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The thermowell, extension nipple, coupling and fitting were made to a specific length. DO NOT attempt to change the length of this assembly. Step 1: Drill 7/8” hole in pipe. Install thermowell using fittings supplied by ONICON. Complete steps 2 - 4 only after all welding, brazing & soldering are complete. IMPORTANT NOTE Each RTD and transmitter pair are matched at the factory and calibrated for a specific BTU meter.
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Use caution to avoid pinching the wires. Step 4: Connect field wires from the System-10 BTU meter to the transmitter as shown. Carefully coil extra wire around the transmitter and thread the lid onto the connection head.
SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER MOTHER BOARD CONNECTION POINT FOR FLOW METER SHIELD EXPANSION SLOTS FOR POWER SUPPLY BTU COMPUTER 1. COMMUNICATIONS BOARD Standard: 120 VAC BOARD 2. ANALOG OUTPUT BOARD Optional: 24 VAC ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 A - 4 onicon.com...
APPENDIX SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER COMM BOARD RESET TEMP TEST PROG MODE ENABLE DEVICE ADDRESS PROGRAM ENABLE SERIAL COMM ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 A - 5 onicon.com...
APPENDIX SYSTEM - 10 BTU METER ANALOG OUTPUT BOARD WITH 1 ANALOG OUTPUT FLOW DELTA T BTU RATE LO TEMP HI TEMP ONICON Incorporated 727.447.6140 A - 7 onicon.com...
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