Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION The installation of the Blancett B1500 flow meters must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations and codes Failures to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of the...
The Blancett B1500 flow meter is designed to provide a high frequency output voltage at the maximum of their flow range This high frequency signal improves resolution and...
Installation INSTALLATION 1 Check the flow meter internally for foreign material and make sure the turbine rotor spins freely prior to installation 2 Install a minimum of 10 pipe diameters of straight pipe or tube in the same size as the flow meter on the upstream side, and 5 diameters on the downstream side to avoid creating turbulence in the liquid, which can cause incorrect flow meter output If space prohibits the use of these straight sections, install the piping to produce as straight and...
6 Remove the snap ring from the side of the bearing and push the bearing out of the rotor Figure 2: B1500 turbine flow meter CLEANING Immerse all parts, except the pickup, in a clean, filtered solvent suitable for removing...
Reassembly OTEE: If this procedure is not possible, make sure the turbine meter is always filled with water when not in use, to prevent internal wetted parts from being exposed to air DO NOT INTERCHANGE FLOW METER PARTS OTHER THAN BEARINGS AND RETAINING RINGS.
Calibration Data CALIBRATION DATA Certificate of Calibration 8635 Washington Ave • Racine, WI 53406 • Phone: 1-877-243-1010 • Fax: 1-800-245-3569 • info@blancett.com Model # B150-501-NPT Cal Date: 9/9/2015 Serial # ******** Customer Re-Cal Date: Signal: Lab Temp: 75 Deg F...
Recalibration K-Factor The calibration data supplied with a B1500 flow meter is shown in Figure 4 Correct application of a B1500 flow meter requires consideration of many important factors Because of the wide variation of possible applications, detailed data for liquid flow models...
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Issue Possible Cause Remedy Meter indicates higher flow than Cavitation Increase back pressure actual Meter indicates high flow Dirt blocking flow area rotor Clean meter; add filter Meter indicates low flow Dirt dragging rotor Clean meter; add filter Replace bearing;...
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy ± 05% of reading with single K-factor; 025% with B3000 linearization Performance Repeatability ± 002% of reading Response Time 2…3 ms (at 12 cSt) Body 316 stainless steel Shafts 316 stainless steel Materials of Construction Rotors 17-4 PH stainless steel Bearing Ceramic Flow Ranges...
2 Stainless steel 316A-181 material PART NUMBER CONSTRUCTION Model Blancett B1500 Turbine Flow Meter B150 Meter Size 1/4 in. (6.3 mm) Bore | 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) End Fitting 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) Bore | 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) End Fitting 1/2 in.
Dimensions DIMENSIONS NPT End Fitting Part Number in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) B150-501-NPT 270 (686) 252 (640) 112 (285) Square Body 162 (409) B150-502-NPT 270 (686) 252 (640) 112 (285) Square Body 162 (409) B150-503-NPT 270 (686) 262 (665) 112 (285) Square Body 162 (409)
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