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N e p t u n e T e c h n o l o g y G r o u p I n c .
TRICON
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/E/E2/E3 Transmitter
Installation and
Maintenance Guide

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  • Page 1 N e p t u n e T e c h n o l o g y G r o u p I n c . TRICON ® /E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 3 N e p t u n e T e c h n o l o g y G r o u p I n c . TRICON /E/E2/E3 Transmitter ® Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 4 This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Transmitter Styles.......................1-1 Digital Pulse......................1-1 Analog 4-20mA .....................1-1 Usage ..........................1-1 Contacting Technical Support..................1-2 Installing the Transmitter Tools and Materials....................2-1 Preparation........................2-1 Inspection and Storage..................2-1 Safety and Preliminary Checks................2-1 Installation ........................2-2 Wiring the Transmitter..................2-2 Testing the Wires....................2-4 Final Assembly......................2-5 Mounting the Transmitter..................2-5 Specifications and Performance Data Environmental Conditions...................3-1 Electrical Specifications (TRICON E3 Models)............3-1...
  • Page 6 Notes: TRICON/E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure Title Page Elements of the Transmitter ................2-2 Inserting Multi-Conductor Cable ..............2-3 Creating a Hook in the Wire................2-3 Connecting the Conductors to the Terminal Screws........2-3 TRICON/E/E2/E3 Wiring .................2-4 Mounting the TRICON Transmitter ..............2-6 TRICON/E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 8 Notes: TRICON/E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 9 Tables Table Title Page TRICON E/E2/E3 Wiring Codes...............2-4 Pulse Outputs (over 0-70°C operating temp)..........3-1 4-20mA Model (over 0-50°C operating temp)..........3-2 HF and UP/DN Models (over 0-70°C operating temp) ........3-2 All Models Absolute Limits ................3-3 T-10 Disc Meters.....................3-3 T-8 Disc Meters....................3-3 Trident Turbine (TT) Meters................3-4...
  • Page 10 Notes: viii TRICON/E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...

  • Page 11: Transmitter Styles

    Chapter 1 Overview The TRICON ® transmitter provides an electronic interface to Neptune water meters, enabling customers to monitor their water usage and control various processes based on that usage. The TRICON transmitter is available in two styles, Digital Pulse and Analog 4-20mA.

  • Page 12: Contacting Technical Support

    The Digital Pulse model TRICON/E transmitters are produced in only two styles, Disc and Turbine, for use with ALL Neptune disc meters or ALL Neptune turbine meters, respectively. The Analog 4-20mA model TRICON/E transmitters, however, are manufactured specifically for the size and type of meter with which they are to be used.

  • Page 13: Installing The Transmitter

    Chapter 2 Installing the Transmitter This chapter is designed to take you through the installation process for the TRICON transmitter. Tools and Materials The following equipment is required for the installation: • me dium, flat-head screwdriver • wire stripper • hammer •...

  • Page 14: Installation

    • 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. For longer runs (1000’...
  • Page 15 Figure 2.2 Inserting Multi-Conductor Cable Move the cover far enough down the cable to allow you to work with the end that you just inserted. Strip the outer covering of the cable back approximately 1-1/2” from the inserted end. Separate the individual conductors and strip the insulation back approximately 1/2”...
  • Page 16 Figure 2.5 TRICON/E/E2/E3 Wiring Table 2.1 TRICON E/E2/E3 Wiring Codes Pin # TRICON/E TRICON/E2 & E3 TRICON/E, E2 Digital Pulse Model Digital Pulse Model & TRICON/E3 (prior to 1/96) (after 1/96) 4-20mA Models No Connection High-Resolution Output 4-20mA Source (+)

  • Page 17: Testing The Wires

    Testing the Wires After wiring the transmitter, double-check to ensure it is wired correctly. 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 18 Refer to Figure 2.6 for assistance with the following steps. Figure 2.6 Mounting the TRICON Transmitter Position the TRICON transmitter on the meter and twist it clockwise until it locks into place. Place the register mounting ring on top of the TRICON transmitter with the four rounded grooves facing upward.

  • Page 19: Specifications And Performance Data

    Chapter 3 Specifications and Performance Data This chapter will provide you will the electrical specifications and the performance data for the models of the TRICON transmitter. Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 32° to 158°F ( 0° to 70°C) Storage Temperature -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C) Operating Humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing Electrical Specifications (TRICON E3 Models)
  • Page 20 Table 3.2 4-20mA Model (over 0-50°C operating temp) Parameter Description Minimum Typical Maximum Units Power Supply Voltage 22.5 — 26.5 Power Supply Current — Loop Resistance — Ω Gain Scaling Accuracy — — Zero Offset Accuracy — — Low Digital Pulse Output Voltage —...

  • Page 21: Performance Data

    Table 3.4 All Models Absolute Limits Parameter Description Minimum Maximum Units T (op) Operating Temperature °C T (stg) Storage Temperature °C Power Supply Voltage Output Load (pulse output) 1200 — KΩ Output Current (pulse output) — Iout These limits cannot be exceeded without possible damage. Performance Data Table 3.5 T-10 Disc Meters Meter Size...
  • Page 22 Table 3.6 T-8 Disc Meters Meter Size Maximum Maximum Minimum Number of Pulse Output Flow Range (in) Flow Rate Continuous Flow Rate Pulses per @ Maximum of 4-20mA (gpm) Flow Rate (gpm) (gpm) Gallon Flow Rate (Hz) Output (gpm) 473.60 157.87 0–24.41 329.14...
  • Page 23 Table 3.8 High Performance Turbine (HPT) Meters Meter Size Maximum Minimum Number of Pulse Output Flow Range (in) Continuous Flow Rate Pulses per @ Maximum of 4-20mA Flow Rate (gpm) (gpm) Gallon Flow Rate (Hz) Output (gpm) 6.095 16.25 0 – 160 6.095 20.32 0 –...
  • Page 24 Table 3.10 4”, 6”, 8”, and 10” HP Protectus III Turbine Elements Performance Specifications Meter Size Maximum Number of Pulse Output Flow Range (in) Continuous Pulses per @ Maximum of 4-20mA Flow Rate (gpm) Gallon Flow Rate (Hz) Output (gpm) 4”...
  • Page 25 Chapter 4 Maintenance If you find that your TRICON system is not operating as expected when installed, use the following guidelines to try to determine the source of the problem. Troubleshooting If the TRICON appears to be operating, but electronic flow indication does not agree with mechanical register indication, try the following: •...
  • Page 26 Notes: TRICON/E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 27 2-2 moisture compound 2-1 cover screw hole mounting illustrated 2-2 transmitter 2-5 illustrated 2-5 Digital Pulse 1-1 operating power Neptune meter 1-1 E 1-1 E2/E3 1-1 styles Operating Disc 1-1 conditions 3-1 Turbine 1-1 humidity 3-1 Disc style 1-1...
  • Page 28 Pulse Outputs terminal screws 2-3 operating temperature 3-1 illustrated 2-2 specifications 3-1 temperature storage 2-1 tools 2-1 register mounting ring 2-6 transmitter illustrated 2-5 assembly 2-5 illustrated 2-5 elements, illustrated 2-2 safety 2-1 inspecting 2-1 seal pin 2-5 maintenance 4-1 illustrated 2-5 mounting 2-5 shipment...
  • Page 32 Fax: (905) 858-0428 Tel: (525) 358-8737 Fax: (525) 576-1934 IM TRICONE 12.01 TRICON/E/E2/E3 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance Guide © Copyright 2001, Neptune Technology Group Inc. w w w . n e p t u n e t g . c o m...

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