Safety Warnings When installing, operating, and maintaining McCrometer equipment where hazards may be present, you must protect yourself by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be trained to enter confined spaces. Examples of confined spaces are manholes, pumping stations, pipelines, pits, septic tanks, sewage digesters, vaults, degreasers, storage tanks, boilers, and furnaces.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITAL REGISTER 1 .0 OVERVIEW OF THE DIGITAL REGISTER Read this entire manual prior to installation and/or changing any settings. Retain this manual in your records, DO NOT DISCARD. The digital register is the reporting, input and output control device for the sensor. It allows the measurements, functional programming, control of the sensor and data recording to be communicated through the display and inputs &...
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties REMOTE MOUNT FLOWCOM INSTALLATION 3 .2 Mounting the Register Note: This applies to the remote mount register only. If possible, mount the register in an electronics shed or environmental enclosure. The sun shield should be oriented in a direction to reduce sun damage and ensure readability.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties REMOTE MOUNT FLOWCOM INSTALLATION 3 .4 Pulling Sensor Cable Through Electrical Conduit It is very important to protect the end of the sensor cable NOTE when pulling it through a conduit. Water can accumulate Cable cover is not provided. in low portions of conduit.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .0 RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER After unpacking the register assembly, verify that the meter serial number engraved on the enclosure lid is correct. Then confirm the information on a white label located on the side of the base plate. STEP 1: Remove the flowmeter Mechanical register to new FlowCom unit STEP 2: Remove the totalizer assembly...
FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .1 Mechanical Register to FlowCom - Meter Mount Check the parts received against the parts list. Contact the factory to report any discrepancies. STEP 1: Remove the flowmeter CAUTION! Never remove a meter or top plate assembly while the line is under pressure! Remove pressure from the pipeline.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .1 Mechanical Register to FlowCom - Meter Mount (cont .) STEP 3: Remove the gearbox assembly Note: See your flow meter’s IOM manual for instructions on removing the propeller. For ML, LP, and OF meters: For VF meters: Remove the miter gear frame assembly by releasing the four...
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .1 Mechanical Register to FlowCom - Meter Mount (cont .) For VF meters: Push the sensor assembly all the way into separator/spindle assembly and then tighten the Sensor set screw to secure the position of the sensor assembly.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .1 Mechanical Register to FlowCom - Meter Mount (cont .) STEP 6: Attach the FlowCom b. Remove the two screws that secure the battery tray and lift it up to expose the bottom of the FlowCom unit.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .1 Mechanical Register to FlowCom - Meter Mount (cont .) Connect the cable from the FlowCom to the terminal g. Set the battery tray in place and secure with two block matching the the red, black, green, and white screws.
FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .2 Old model FlowCom to new model - meter mount Check the parts received against the parts list. Contact the factory to report any discrepancies. STEP 1: Remove the flowmeter Remove pressure from the pipeline.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .2 Old model FlowCom to new model - meter mount (cont .) STEP 4: Disassemble the gearbox assembly . Before you begin, make sure the gearbox or drop pipe and separator/spindle assembly are dry and free of oil. For ML and LP meters: Push the sensor assembly Back Plate through the back of the gearbox all the way into...
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .2 Old model FlowCom to new model - meter mount (cont .) STEP 5: Replace the internal sensor The sensor used in the old FlowCom unit is not compatible with the new FlowCom unit. It will need to be replaced as follows: Remove the existing sensor from the bearing assembly.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .2 Old model FlowCom to new model - meter mount (cont .) STEP 7: Attach the FlowCom b. Remove the two screws that secure the battery tray and lift it up to expose the bottom of the FlowCom unit.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .2 Old model FlowCom to new model - meter mount (cont .) Connect the cable from the FlowCom to the terminal g.
Connections to the sensor must be made with cable supplied by McCrometer specifically for that purpose. Do not substitute the supplied cable with other types of cable, even for short runs. For repairs or added lengths of cable, the entire cable between the sensor and the register must be replaced.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .3 Old FlowCom to New FlowCom Conversion - Remote Mount (cont .) STEP 3: Remove the flow meter WARNING! Never remove a meter or top plate assembly while the line is under pressure! Remove pressure from the pipeline.
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Connections to the sensor must be made with cable supplied by McCrometer specifically for that purpose. Do not substitute the supplied cable with other types of cable, even for short runs. For repairs or added lengths of cable, the entire cable between the sensor and the register must be replaced.
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FC200 FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom for Water Specialties RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER RETROFITTING AN EXISTING METER 4 .3 Old FlowCom to New FlowCom Conversion - Remote Mount (cont .) Attach the FlowCom unit to the remote mount d. Unscrew the left/middle/right cable gland on the front of platform with four screws.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 5 .0 INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION This section describes cable and wire harness connection inside the register. Section 7.0 describes wire connection for all peripherals outside of the register, including pulse output and external power options. 5 .1 Terminal Block Diagram and Grounding Lug Sensor input...
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 5 .2 Wiring Diagrams TERMINAL BLOCK ASSIGNMENTS Coils Harness Terminal Port Wire Color YELLOW Yellow Pulse Output Harness Terminal Port Wire Color PINK Pink BROWN YELLOW Brown GRAY Yellow Gray 4-20 mA Output Harness WHITE GREEN Terminal...
Elster Black Green table shown at right. (Figure 10) Itron Green Black • Signals and associated wire colors in the McCrometer Neptune Green Black SmartOutput™ interface cable are identified together in Sensus Black Green the top row of the table at right.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 5 .5 Pin-out of Male and Female Connectors FEMALE CABLE Black Brown 4-20mA & Power Gray Connector White Blue Figure 13 . Pin-out of Female Connector PULSE 1 & 2 5V ANALOG PULSE 1 BLACK FUNCTION COLOR...
“Send Veri cation Code”. account. While you’re creating your account, you’ll get an email from Microsoft on behalf of McCrometer. Open the email and nd the veri cation code. STEP 2: Log-in to your account To nish creating your Enter “New Password”, Re-...
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FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties ACCESSING THE SMARTTRAX DATA OPERATION STEP 3: Add SMARTTRAX Unit Click on “Add Device”. Enter “SIM Id”, “IMEI” and “Device Serial Number” provided with device. If information is lost, please contact customer service. Click on “ADD DEVICE” Click on “TAKE OWNERSHIP”...
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FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties OPERATION ACCESSING THE SMARTTRAX DATA Make changes to Con guration as needed and click on “DONE” to return to Dashboard. Unit has been added to your Account successfully. Page 26 Page 11 30125-82 Rev. 1.2 | 01NOV2023 30126-98 Rev.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties EXTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 7 .0 EXTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 7 .1 Cable Gland Connections The flow meter has one dedicated port and two optional ports on the back side of the electronics enclosure. (Figure 15) The dedicated port (center) is used to download data logger information or for meter service and troubleshooting.
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties EXTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 7 .3 4-20mA Current Loop Output type: 4-20mA current loop (Figure 19) Isolated power supply 9-30 VDC Green White Black Instrument Ground Ground Figure 18 . 4-20mA current loop 7 .4 Pulse Output Cable (Optional) The cable contains wiring for both pulse output 2.
Battery Installation and Replacement Procedure for the FlowCom Digital Register This procedure describes how to install batteries in a new meter and how to replace batteries using the replacement battery FC200 kit PGK01. FlowCom for Water Specialties BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Before you begin: 8 .0 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...
FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties FlowCom Digital Register Battery Installation and Replacement BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT II. Removing the batteries Unplug tall connectors to sensor, outputs, and Loosen the captive screws opposite of the hinge and power. lift the battery cover. Hinge Hinge screws...
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FlowCom Digital Register Battery Installation and Replacement FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT III. Installing the batteries and restoring the power Cut the zip tie holding the Pass the new zip tie through the 10. Wrap the new zip tie around the dry pack to the hinge on the slots in the internal hinge.
General The flow meter comes pre-configured from the factory based on the installation parameters provided to McCrometer at the time of order. Other than activating the display, there is nothing required of the user for the basic operation of the flow meter.
This is only a summary of the configuration tool’s functionality. The software has complete set-up and operation instructions included. The software can be downloaded from the McCrometer Web site. Software Operation Remove the cap that protects the USB port and plug in a mini USB type B cable.
• Factory sealed remote and meter-mounted models. FC200 FlowCom for Water Specialties SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 11 .0 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Speci cations Electronic Diecast aluminum, powder coated enclosure w/ tamper resistant seal, 6½” x 6½” x 43/8” tall Housing Digital register See "Dimensions" section for meter mount and remote mount digital register dimensions. Dimensions Power Battery: Standard: three 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCI2) D size batteries...
LPM Liters per minute B5H Barrels per hour (55G) GPH Gallons per hour B5D Barrels per day (55G) IGM Imperial gal per minute B4M Barrels per minute (42G) FC200 Miners inch (9G) B4H Barrels per hour (42G) FlowCom for Water Specialties SPECIFICATIONS Miners inch (11.22G) B4D Barrels per day (42G)
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