Please read this operation manual completely and carefully before installing the product. Please contact FineTek if this operation manual does not answer your questions. The content of this operation manual may be updated from time to time. Updates are Maintained on the FineTek website www.fine-tek.com...
2. Product warranty 2.1 New product warranty Each FineTek EPR1 series paddlewheel flowmeter is backed by 1-year limited warranty. Should you experience a problem with one of our products deemed by our factory to be a product failure covered by our warranty, for a period of 1-year from the delivery date we will repair the unit at our factory or provide you with a replacement unit or sub-assembly at our discretion.
3. Product description 3.1 Data label The data label includes the following information: product model type, power supply voltage, output type, operation temperature/pressure and other specifications 3.2 Contents of factory shipping carton Verify and inspect the contents you have received to ensure it is what you ordered/requested.
3.5 Product features a. Microprocessor controlled, easy to operate and full featured b. Local LCD display/keypad for convenient setup (option). c. Totalization (displayed if unit so equipped; manual reset). d. Multiple outputs; DC pulse, 4-20mA/20-4mA analog and RS485 MODBUS serial link are standard.
3.6 Types & specifications Model Type EPR12 EPR10 EPR13 SPEC Flow transmitter Pulse output Intelligent All-in-one model model mode Applicable pipe DN20、DN25、DN40、DN50 diameter PVC、SUS304、SUS316、SUS316L Body material Flow velocity 0.3~10m/s range Under standard K Factor ±3%(Flow velocity 6~10m/s Accuracy reach±0.5% ) Linearity 0.5% F.S.(10m/s) Repeatability...
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Display LCM,128*64 Back-lit Power supply 12~36Vdc,±10% voltage Power <1.5VA consumption Reverse protection of power supply Communication RS485,Modbus port Accumulated flow storage 16K,FRAM device...
4.5 Assembly instructions With Keypad/display 1. Install the paddlewheel blade sub-assembly onto the T-fitting, and fasten in the corners using the four screws provided. 2. Insert the keypad/display sub-assembly into the hole in the paddlewheel blade sub-assembly with the M12 electrical connector facing you,and rotate the keypad/display sub-assembly clockwise to the horizontal level.
4.6 Troubleshooting Error Inspection Solution The pipe has fluidic Please check if the Display Type: Please remove the while the display blade is stuck by two screws on the side of Fig. 6 value hasn’t debris above; then please changed counterclockwise remove the display of Fig.
4.7 Mounting location When installing the EPR1 paddlewheel flowmeter be sureto provide minimum upstream and downstream straight pipe run lengths for optimal performance and accuracy. Refer to the below illustrations for minimum straight pipe run lengths, specified in terms of a multiple of the pipe diameter (DN25 / 1”...
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The paddlewheel flowmeter can be installed in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. The following requirements must be adhered to: 1. For horizontal installations the paddlewheel flowmeter must always be installed level and not on an incline. 2. For vertical orientations the paddlewheel flowmeter should always be installed “plumb”...
5. Wiring instructions 5.1 Safety 1. Ensure that power to the paddlewheel flowmeter is disconnected so wiring is performed only in power-off status. 2. Check to make sure that the power supply meets the power supply voltage requirement specifications of the paddlewheel flowmeter. 3.
5.3 Power supply description 12~36VDC blue 5.4 Wiring (4-20)mA wiring: RS485 wiring: (4~20)mA 12~36VDC purple blue NPN wiring: PNP wiring: 12~36VDC 12~36VDC blue blue brown brown pink yellow yellow...
6.2 Button Operations Button Function Return to the previous menu Volume flow rate Move up the cursor/Set 000 . 00 parameter values Move up the cursor/Select m 3 / hr the numbers for the parameter value Enter the selected item/Confirm the operation Enter the Main Menu (Press the two buttons)
6.4 Measuring Set Measuring Set: It is provided to set the measuring parameters, such as unit, K factor of flow, pipe diameter, and filter setting. To enter the Main Menu from the measuring screen, please press simultaneously 6.4.1 Unit The measuring setting value can be in the unit of L/minutes, L/hour, m3/minute, m3/hour, gal/minute, gal/hour, kg/minute, kg/hour, ton/minute, and ton/hour.
6.4.4 Filter Set buttons to adjust the parameter value, and press button to confirm it. 6.4.5 Reset Total Reset Total buttons to adjust the parameter value, and press button to confirm it. 6.5 Output Signal Settings Output Signal Settings: It allows you to set the switch output type, current output type, simulated current output parameters, connection address and speed, etc.
6.5.2 Current output settings Current Type Current Out Set 21.6~4mA Current Type 4~21.6mA High Limit Current 20~4mA Low Limit Current 4~20mA Press button in the Current Output Settings to enter Current Type Settings. A total of 4 current output types are available: 21.6mA~4mA, 4~21.6mA, 20~4mA and 4~20mA. Finally, press button to save.
6.5.5 Connection Settings DEVICE ADDRESS Connection Set 2.5.1 DEVICE ADDRESS Out Signal Set Current Out Set 0 0 1 DEVICE ADDRESS Simulate Current Simulate Freq BAUDRATE Connection Set To connect with the computer successfully, it requires the same address of the device, which is 001 by default.
6.6.2 Restore Default Settings Recovery Default Press button to confirm the selection. All will be reset to the factory settings. 6.6.3 Backlighting Settings Backlighting 3.3.3 Operation Open Select the backlighting status based on user’s habits, and press button to save. 6.6.4 LCD Contrast LCD Contrast buttons to increase/decrease the contrast, and press...
7. Settings Function Description Unit (Please refer to 6.4.1) Set the unit of volume flow rate. K Factor (Please refer to 6.4.2) Set K factor of flow (0~999.99). Pipe Diameter (Please refer to 6.4.3) Select pipe diameter. Filter Settings (Please refer to 6.4.4) Set filter parameters (1~40).
8. Digital Communication Protocol 8.1 Communication Protocol Table Address Types Definition default Range Unit Name (Dec) 4128 FLOAT32 Read 0~11 Display flow speed 4130 FLOAT32 Read 0~19.44 Display flow rate 4132 FLOAT32 Read 0~275 Display frequency value 4134 FLOAT32 Read 4~21.6 Display output current 4136...
24 Current top bottom 4235 UINT16 Read/Write 25 Flow Total Value 4237 FLOAT64 Read/Write 26 Flow Total Value High Bytes 4241 UINT32 Read 27 Flow Total Value Low Bytes 4243 UINT32 Read 28 Reset Total 4245 UINT16 Read/Write ※Remarks:The cumulative quantity is [(Cumulative highs*10 。...
8.1.2 Current Filter and Output Delay Parameter Status Table Current filter number Current Filter Delay(s) 0.05 0.25 0.75 default 1.25 1.75 8.1.3 Internal EEPROM Saving Table Save system var to EEPROM Save system to EEPROM Save system to EEPROM Save setting 8.1.4 Internal Parameter Saving Status Table Save calibration setting Save calibration setting...
8.1.7 Backlighting Settings Status Table Frequency flag Background mode Background mode 8.1.8 Output Switch Status Table Language Switch top bottom NO, Switch NO (inverse) Switch top bottom NC, Switch NC 8.1.9 Current Output Status Table Background mode Current top bottom 21.6~4mA Current top bottom 4~21.6mA...
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