HyQuest Solutions FCD-653 Manual

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HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FIELD CALIBRATION DEVICE

MODELS FCD‐653, FCD‐314 & FCD‐730

QUALITY SYSTEM

HYQUEST SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

PO BOX 332, LIVERPOOL B.C NSW 1871, AUSTRALIA

Phone:(Int.) 612 9601 2022 Fax: :(Int.) 612 9602 6971

Phone:(Nat.) (02) 9601 2022 Fax: :(Nat.) (02) 9602 6971

Email: sales@hyquestsolutions.com.au

Web: www.hyquestsolutions.com.au

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Page 1 QUALITY SYSTEM ISO: 9001 CERTIFIED HYQUEST SOLUTIONS PTY LTD PO BOX 332, LIVERPOOL B.C NSW 1871, AUSTRALIA Phone:(Int.) 612 9601 2022 Fax: :(Int.) 612 9602 6971 Phone:(Nat.) (02) 9601 2022 Fax: :(Nat.) (02) 9602 6971 Email: sales@hyquestsolutions.com.au Web: www.hyquestsolutions.com.au Page‐1 Issue 3: 9 Feb, 2017 FCD © Copyright ...
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HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd Contents INTRODUCTION: ............................ 3 SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 4 PREPARATION ............................ 5 OPERATION ............................. 5 MAINTENANCE ............................ 7 ACCESSORIES: ............................ 9 APPENDIX A: ............................ 1 0 ...
Page 3: Introduction
HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd INTRODUCTION: The Field Calibration Device (FCD) has been designed in response to field Hydrologists’ requests for a device to check the calibration of Tipping Bucket Rain gauges in the field. It is a light, portable device that will save hydrologists time and money.
Page 4: Specifications
HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd SPECIFICATIONS Material: Body : Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) & Perspex Nozzle: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) & Brass Vent: Stainless Steel Adaptor: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) & Stainless Steel Capacity: Model FCD‐314: 314mls (Used with TB3, TB4 & TB6) Model FCD‐653: 653mls (Used with TB3, TB4 & TB6) Model FCD‐730: 730mls (Used with HS‐305, TB300‐1mm & TB305‐1mm) Nozzle: The FCD comes with one nozzle rate of 200mm/hr. However, customer can specify other rates (50, 100 or 300 mm/hr). More than one nozzle can be supplied as optional. Carry Case: Robust aluminium carry case, with heavy duty foam. Dimensions in case: (400 x 250 x 95)mm Packed Dimensions in carton: ...
Page 5: Preparation
HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd PREPARATION The role the FCD is to check whether your rain gauge is providing accurate readings when a certain volume of water is discharged into the rain gauge collector. Therefore, prior to using the FCD, the rain gauge should be cleaned and maintained as follows: 1‐ Remove the enclosure, clean the funnel and filter to ensure water from the FCD is flowing as it should be 2‐ Using a tooth brush and methylated spirit clean the bucket gently from any sediment that is adhered to the internal surfaces of the bucket. 3‐ Dismantle the syphon and clean it (refer to rain gauge manual or video on the link below). 4‐ Ensure the bucket axle is tipping freely. 5‐ Ensure the rain gauge is sitting level by checking the bubble level on the base. 6‐ Check the reed switch operation on the rain gauge using a multi meter. 7‐ Avoid performing the calibration check when there is any rainfall or strong gust of wind. Please note, Hyquest Solutions has a video that shows how to maintain a rain gauge at the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7mvydLKfB8 OPERATION Step1: The Field Calibration Device nozzle is unscrewed from the cylinder, which is in turn filled with ‘CLEAN’ water to the very top.
Page 6 ‘‘Calibration Specifications’’ to confirm that the results come within the acceptable range. Please note, HyQuest Solutions also provides optional counter model TRD (Total Rainfall Display) to avoid human manually counted error.
Page 7: Maintenance
HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd MAINTENANCE The FCD is easy to maintain. Only cleaning is required from time to time due to the fact that the unit is mainly used in the field it can get dirty easily. To clean the FCD use only the following: 1‐ Warm water 2‐ Use mild soap solution (do not use methylated spirit or any other solvent that may damage the FCD) 3‐ Ensure that the FCD discharge time is as indicated in the table below. If the discharge rate is slower than the time on the table, use a fine tool to clean the nozzle hole as shown in the picture below. The tool should fit in the hole as a close fit (not tight or loose fit) Page‐7 Issue 3: 9 Feb, 2017 FCD © Copyright ...
Page 8 HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd The table below shows the flow rate time for each nozzle rate. Rate in FCD‐314 FCD‐653 FCD‐730 mm/hr (200mm funnel) (200mm funnel) (300mm funnel) Theoretical Theoretical Theoretical Value Accepted Accepted Value Accepted Accepted Value Accepted Accepted Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec Min/Sec 50 12/0 9/36 14/24 24/57 19/57 29/56 12/24 9/55 ...
Page 9: Accessories
HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd ACCESSORIES: Part No. Description FCD03‐50 FCD NOZZLE 50MM/HR FCD03‐100 FCD NOZZLE 100MM/HR FCD03‐200 FCD NOZZLE 200MM/HR FCD03‐300 FCD NOZZLE 300MM/HR FCD03‐500 FCD NOZZLE 500MM/HR Page‐9 Issue 3: 9 Feb, 2017 FCD © Copyright ...

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