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- Page 1 03 Series ELECTRONIC DIGITAL METER 09/2021 920685-09 Rev N...
- Page 2 Please save these instructions for future reference. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Please refer to back cover for information regarding this product’s warranty and other important information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4 General Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------ 4 Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Before Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Meter Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Meter Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Meter Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Q9 Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Q9 Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Q9 Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17 Field Calibration ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 Computer Maintenance ------------------------------------------------- 23... -
Page 4: General Information
Great Plains Industries, Inc. GENERAL INFORMATION This manual will assist you in operating and maintaining your 03 Series Meter. Differences in models are detailed in the Specifications Section of this manual. Please take a few moments to read through this manual before installing or operating your meter. -
Page 5: Introduction
8. For best results, always verify calibration before use. INTRODUCTION Your GPI Electronic Digital Meter is designed for measuring liquids. The meter translates pulse data from the turbine into calibrated flow units shown on the meter’s readout. Field replaceable batteries provide power. -
Page 6: Before Installation
BEFORE INSTALLATION Upon receipt, examine your meter for visible damage. Remove protective plugs and caps for a thorough inspection. If any items are damaged or missing, contact your distributor. Make sure the meter model meets your specific needs. Refer to the Specifications Section and confirm the following: 1. - Page 7 BEFORE INSTALLATION (continued) Connections (continued) 2. Make sure the arrow on the outlet is pointing in the direction of the flow. (Figure 2) Figure 2 3. Tighten the meter onto the fittings. Use a wrench only on metal meters. Hand tighten plastic meters. Using a wrench on plastic meters could damage the meter.
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Page 8: Meter Installation
BEFORE INSTALLATION (continued) Using the Meter (continued) To zero the Batch Total, make sure the meter is on. Hold down the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds until zeros appear. Release the button, start the flow, and watch the volume on the readout. When display becomes dim, faded or the low battery message (LOWBAT) appears, the batteries need to be replaced. -
Page 9: Meter Maintenance
METER MAINTENANCE During daily use, these meters are virtually maintenance-free. When not in use, rinse, clean, and keep free of liquids to protect internal components. If liquids have dried and caked on the rotor, refer to the Cleaning instructions. To Remove During meter removal, liquid may spill. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION A. METER IS 1. Field Calibration not Field calibrate again or select performed properly Factory Calibration. ACCURATE 2. Factory Calibration not Perform a Field Calibration according suitable for liquid being to Calibration Section. measured 3. -
Page 11: Meter Specifications
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION D. REDUCED 1. Meter clogged with Remove meter. Clean carefully with FLOWRATE & dried liquids WD-40 ® similar penetrating METER DOES lubricant. Make sure rotor spins freely. NOT COUNT E. CANNOT GET 1. Wrong button Hold down CALIBRATE and DISPLAY METER INTO sequence... - Page 12 METER SPECIFICATIONS (continued) The following specifications are dependent upon housing materials. Pressure Rating: Aluminum: 300 PSIG (20.7 bar) Nylon: 150 PSIG (10.3 bar) Recommended Chemicals: Aluminum Models: Are recommended for use with petroleum products, and should not be used with water. Please verify chemical compatibility with...
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Page 13: Q9 Specifications
Housing Material Transparent Amorphous Nylon +0°F to +129°F (-18°C to +54°C) Operating If wider operating temperature ranges are desired, Temperature ® reference information on GPI Remote Kits. Storage -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C) Temperature ELECTRICAL Minimum Pulse In: 0 Hz... - Page 14 Q9 SPECIFICATIONS (continued) DIMENSIONS Length Height Height (Mounted) Width (Widest Point) “A” “B” “C” “D” 3.40 in. 0.85 in. 0.72 in. 2.14 in. (8.6 cm) (2.1 cm) (1.8 cm) (5.4 cm) Figure 4 COMPUTER DISPLAY FEATURES Figure 5...
- Page 15 If one component has no ratings, the resultant combination has no ratings. Specific Conditions of Use 1. All computer assemblies are to be used with GPI battery 902004-02 except Q1, Q9, and R9 versions, which use Energizer E92 / EN92, or Duracell MN2400 Alkaline batteries.
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Page 16: Q9 Installation
In a GPI turbine meter, liquid flows through the turbine housing causing an internal rotor to spin. As the rotor spins, an electrical signal is generated in the pickup coil. -
Page 17: Q9 Operation
Q9 OPERATION COMPUTER DISPLAY All operations are revealed on the LCD using the large 6-characters in the top row and smaller characters and symbols in the second row. These characters and symbols indicate information regarding totals, flow, calibration, units of measure and operational messages. - Page 18 Q9 OPERATION (continued) NORMAL OPERATION MODE Button Usage Map – Normal Operation Mode BUTTON Button Operation - Normal Operation Mode Display Button: Change between batch total and accumulative total. When a total is displayed, pressing the Display button changes the top row of large display digits between batch total and accumulative total.
- Page 19 Q9 OPERATION (continued) NORMAL OPERATION MODE (continued) Display Button: Batch total reset. When a batch total (see Figure 10-1) is displayed, press and hold the Display button for 3 seconds; the software will display a three-second count down, and then reset the batch total to zero. (See Figures 10-2 thru 10-4) NOTE: If Display button is released prior to count down completion, the software returns to batch total screen.
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Page 20: Field Calibration
Q9 OPERATION (continued) FIELD CALIBRATION MODE Field Calibration Method General The field calibration method may be set by the user, and can be changed or modified at any time using a field calibration method described in this section. Totals or flowrate derived from the field calibration are being invoked when the (FAC) icon is no longer visible below the 6-digit display. - Page 21 Q9 OPERATION (continued) FIELD CALIBRATION MODE (continued) Field Calibration Method (continued) At the beginning of the “calibration method entry menu”, the software will allow the user to start the calibration process or to exit back to normal operation (see Figures 11-1 &...
- Page 22 Q9 OPERATION (continued) FIELD CALIBRATION MODE (continued) Dispense Display Method (continued) Begin dispensing into a container of known accurate volume. As soon as pulses are detected by the software, the screen will switch display volume being dispensed on the top row and the volume unit on the bottom row.
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Page 23: Computer Maintenance
The installed batteries are Agency Approval rated for use with this electronic device. Battery replacements are readily available as an off-the-shelf item. To maintain the Agency Approvals of this device, and maintain the GPI warranty, the batteries listed below are approved for use. Alkaline (AAA size, 1.5-volts each) -
Page 24: Parts
Q9 OPERATION (continued) COMPUTER MAINTENANCE (continued) Batteries (continued) When batteries are disconnected or fail, the computer memory will retain the batch total, accumulative total, factory calibration curve, and field calibration curve indefinitely. It is strongly recommended that battery checks and terminal cleaning be a part of a routine maintenance schedule. -
Page 25: Service
GPI can also inform you of any special handling requirements you will need to follow covering the transportation and handling of equipment that has been used to transfer hazardous or flammable liquids. -
Page 26: Agency Approvals
ATEX Factory Mutual Approved Intrinsically Safe for Class I, II, III, Division 1, All Groups ® Intrinsically Safe approval only applies when used with GPI FM Approved meter a GPI ® FM Approved meter Q9 Computer Electronics when installed on... -
Page 28: Warranty
To make a claim against this warranty, or for technical assistance or repair, contact your GPI distributor or contact GPI at one of the locations below. In North or South America contact Outside North or South America contact Great Plains Industries, Inc.