Summary of Contents for Blue-White ProSeries-M MS-6 Series
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Chemical Feed Flowmeter Series MS-6 ® ProSeries-M by Blue-White Ind. Industries, Ltd. ProSeries ProSeries-M.com F IVE-YEAR WARRANTY Installation and Operating Manual...
Extra copies of this Manual are available from your supplier or directly from the manufacturer. Questions regarding the safe use of this product and other technical assistance may be directed to: Blue-White Ind. PH: 714-893-8529 email: techsupport@blue-white.com 1.1 Product Overview The MS-6 Chemical Feed Flowmeter is designed to accurately verify chemical feed.
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Page 5 Sonic-Pro Digital Drawdown Accuracy Charts: Below are the meter accuracy charts after a Digital Drawdown has been performed (see page 16, section 9.0). MS-61 DIGITAL DRAWDOWN ACCURACY MS-62 DIGITAL DRAWDOWN ACCURACY...
® To configure the MS-6, Blue-Central must be installed and running on a ® desktop or laptop computer. Blue-Central is Blue-White’s proprietary software ® application. To install Blue-Central , power on the desktop or laptop computer and insert the provided USB Flash Drive. Doubleclick the .exe file to install and ®...
Huntington Beach CA 92649 DASHBOARD Electron Version: 2.0.0 Contact: techsupport@blue-white.com contact information for Blue-White Industries, as well as Release Note: Phone: 714-893-8529 SETTINGS - Fix a bug that caused the firmware upgrade process to submit feedback by left-clicking the Share your Ideas and...
The Device Summary screen gives the user a basic overview of the meter’s settings and Actions status. Blue-White’s MS6 Series To access the meter’s Device Summary Device Summary screen, left-click the device name. Alternatively, the user can hover the mouse...
To edit the General Configuration left-click the General tab on the Setup and Configure screen. Name: Edit the Name of the MS-6 meter by clicking in the Name Name field. Blue-White’s MS6 Series This will help to quickly identify which meter is being configured in ® Blue-Central .
Page 10 Sonic-Pro 6.5.2 Faults and Warnings To edit the Faults and Warnings settings the user must left-click Warnings the Faults and Warnings tab on the Setup and Configure screen. Bubbles (W2) In the Faults and Warnings screen the user can configure how the Continue Operation meter will respond to various Error Conditions by left-clicking in the appropriate drop-down menu and selecting between Continue...
Page 11 Sonic-Pro 6.5.3 Relay Output To edit the Relay Output settings the user must left-click the Relay Output tab on the Setup and Configure screen. Here the user can select the Operation Mode (Flow Rate or Totalizer) and Switch Operation (if the relay will open or close when triggered).
Page 12 Sonic-Pro 6.5.4 Frequency Output To edit the Frequency Output settings the user Flow Rate Range in (mL/m) must left-click the Frequency Output tab on the 5000 Setup and Configure screen. These selectable fields are used to send a high Frequency Output Range in Hz speed frequency signal to an external device 1000...
Page 13 Sonic-Pro 6.5.6 Pulse Out Volume per Pulse (mL) To edit the Pulse Out settings the user must left-click the Pulse Output tab on the Setup and Configure screen. These selectable fields are used to send a pulse signal for a Pulse Duration (milliseconds) specified duration (Pulse width) to an external device such as a ProSeries-M pump for any specified volume (Volume per Pulse).
Device Summary Screen. The user will be taken to the Latest Firmware Blue-Central® screen. Left-click Start Upgrade on the right Dashboard Blue-White’s MS6 Series Firmware Upgrade Latest Firmware sidebar to download and install the latest firmware. Upgrading the firmware will ensure Blue-Central ®...
Page 15 Sonic-Pro 8.0 Factory Reset To restore the meter to the factory default settings and firmware the user must Factory Reset perform a Factory Reset. To do so, on the Device Summary screen, left-click Factory Reset located on the right sidebar. The Factory Reset dialog box will appear.
Page 16 Sonic-Pro 9.0 Digital Drawdown Digital Drawdown allows the user to increase the accuracy of the meter at a targeted Digital Drawdown feed rate. To access the Digital Drawdown screen, left-click Digital Drawdown on right sidebar of the Device Summary screen. Note: This is an optional feature and not required for the meter to function properly.
• Chemicals must be relatively clean. Particles can affect accuracy. It is recommended to use a strainer before meter to prevent particles from entering the meter. Steps to Custom Chemical Calibration: Blue-Central® Dashboard Blue-White’s MS6 Series Step 1: In the Device Summary screen left click Device Summary Blue-Central ®...
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Page 18 Sonic-Pro Step 3: Select Digital Drawdown. Digital Drawdown Step 4: With the meter properly installed in the system and connected to a desktop or laptop computer, the user must establish Known Flowrate of the system by performing a draw down test. Step 5: Enter Known Flowrate into the Known Flowrate field on the Digital Drawdown screen.
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Page 19 Sonic-Pro Step 7: Navigate to the System Information screen to verify the Custom Chemical Calibration was successful Step 8: Check if all the Error lights are off under the Errors & Warnings Settings section of the System Information screen. If one of the error lights are active then the calibration was unsuccessful.
Page 20 Sonic-Pro 10.0 System Information To enter the System Information screen, click System Information on the System Information ride sidebar of the Device Summary screen. In the System Information screen the user can view General information, Digital Drawdown status, Frequency Output settings, 4-20 Output settings, Pulse Output settings, Relay Output settings, Flow Rate, Totalized Flow, Signal Levels (for advanced users and technical support), and Error &...
Page 21 Sonic-Pro 11.0 Wiring Installation The meter must be powered by 5 volts DC. Wattage must not exceed 5 watts. 20-24 AWG (American wire gauge) shielded cable is recommended for signal output connections. 11.1 Cable Gland Liquid-Tight Connections The MS-6 wiring compartment is equipped with: Two communications cable liquid-tight cable gland grommets for cable diameters from .190 to .205 inches.
Page 22 Sonic-Pro 11.3 FVS Wiring Guide - MS-6 to ProSeries-M Pump The following section is a step-by-step guide on wiring an MS-6 Chemical Feed Flowmeter to a ProSeries-M metering pump as a Flow Verification Sensor (FVS). What you’ll need: 16-24 AWG shielded cable Ÿ...
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Page 23 Sonic-Pro Step 3. Trim the bare and connect the RED WIRE to the left positive PIN 1 and the BLACK WIRE to the right negative PIN 2 on the FREQUENCY terminal on the MS-6 circuit board. FREQ PULSE 4-20mA RELAY MS-6 Meter Board...
Page 24 Sonic-Pro 12.0 MS-6 Remote Mount Display The MS-6 Remote Mount Display includes a power supply and is pre-wired at the factory. 12.1 Display Terminal Configuration Terminal Function POWER Positive (+) power input (black with stripe wire from 5VDC plug-in transformer and red wire to MS-6 meter) 5VDC Ground (-) power input (black wire from 5VDC plug-in transformer and black wire to MS-6 meter) 5 WATTS MAX...
Page 25 Sonic-Pro 12.2 Wiring MS-6 Display to MS-6 Meter Body Connecting Frequency Output Connect the frequency cable RED OR YELLOW WIRE to pin 1 and the BLACK WIRE to PIN 2 of the terminal marked FREQ on the MS-6 meter circuit board.
Page 26 Sonic-Pro 13.0 Programming the Remote Mount MS-6 Display The MS-6 Remote Mount Display will use the FREQUENCY (Hz) output signal from the MS-6 meter to calculate and display flow. Once the FREQUENCY output signal parameters are configured in the MS-6 meter, the MS-6 display rate scale factor and total scale factors can then be calculated and programmed into the MS-6 Display.
Page 27 Sonic-Pro 13.2.1 MS-6 Suggested Default Display Calibration Constants The following default MS-6 Remote Mount Display calibration constants should be used for most applications in ml/min, GPH or LPH. These values must be programmed into the display unit. Screen No. Model Number MS-611 Model Number MS-621 ml/min...
Page 28 Sonic-Pro 13.2.4 Determine the Decimal Total Factor Desired Location = D (Decimal Total Factor) Note: Four decimal places maximum. 00000 = 0000.0 = 000.00 = 00.000 = 1000 0.0000 = 10000 13.2.5 Determine the Time Factor Time Factor = t Example: Per Minute = 60 seconds...
Page 29 Sonic-Pro 14.0 Programming the MS-6 Remote Mount Display (step by step guide) Note: While in the programming mode, if no buttons are pressed within twenty seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited without saving the input of the last screen. (values for model MS-611 in GPH are shown in the illustrations below) Step 1: Entering the Rate Scale Factor.
Page 30 Sonic-Pro 15.0 Installation The MS-6 Chemical Feed Flowmeter is designed to withstand outdoor conditions. A cool, dry location, where the unit can be easily monitored is recommended. Special ventilation is not required. 15.1 Mounting Location For the MS-6 Chemical Feed Flowmeter to operate properly the pipe must be full, therefore it must be installed in a vertical position with fluid flowing in an upward direction.
Page 31 Sonic-Pro Installation Requirements: Ceiling 1. Mounting Direction can cause inaccuracies! Meter must be installed in a vertical plane with fluid flowing in an upward direction to ensure accuracy. 2. Vibration and heavy loads will damage the meter! Wall, floor and ceiling mounts and supports must be carefully aligned with the meter body and sturdy enough to support the plumbing and prevent vibration.
Page 32 Sonic-Pro 17.0 LCD Display for Meter Mount Display Model The meter mount display model of the MS-6 Chemical Feed Flowmeter comes equipped with a 3.5” LCD display that will indicate the flow rate, totalized flow, and status of the device. Unit of Volume Flow Rate mL/m...
W3 - Yellow WARNING Light - Power cycle meter Hardware failure has occurred. F1 - Red FAULT Light - If problem persists, contact Blue-White Industries (System Failure) Ph: 714-893-8529 - Prime system to fill the meter Fluid is not present in the meter.
Page 34 Sonic-Pro 20.0 Replacement parts MS-6 Power Supply Kit (part number 72000-594) ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 90008-723 U.K. Blade Power Supply 90008-513 Europe Blade Power Supply 90008-724 Australian Blade Power Supply 90008-743 Power Supply 120AC/5VDC 2000MA 90010-597 USB A-C Cable MS-6 Fittings Kit ITEM NO.
Page 35 Sonic-Pro 21.0 Product Matrix Chemical Feed Flowmeter Model Number MS-6 MS-6 Chemical Feed Flowmeter Flow Range 10-5000 mL/min (0.158-79.2 GPH) 100-10000 mL/min (1.58 -158.5 GPH) Display options Remote Mount Display Meter Mount Display Elastomer Material (O-Rings) TFE/P & PVDF EP &...
Limited Warranty ! Blue-White MS-6 meters are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 60 months from date of factory shipment. WARRANTY COVERAGE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE meter ONLY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL BLUE-WHITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY...
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