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Q9 COMPUTER ELECTRONICS
For Agency Approved Meters
01/2024
920896-04 Rev. E
1.800.561.8187
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  • Page 1 Q9 COMPUTER ELECTRONICS For Agency Approved Meters 01/2024 920896-04 Rev. E 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AGENCY APPROVED Q9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------- 4 General Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------- 5 Electrical / Mechanical Specifications ------------------------------ 6 Agency Approvals --------------------------------------------------------- 8 Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Normal Operation Mode ------------------------------------------ 12 Diagnostic Mode ---------------------------------------------------- 14...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    This computer electronics is Factory Mutual Approved, C-FM classified, • and has a Class 1, Division 1 Approval for hazardous environments. It is designed specifically for use on FLOMEC® Turbine housings. It is also • designed to work with several other FLOMEC products.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to: Ensure that all equipment operators have access to adequate instructions • concerning safe operating and maintenance procedures. The apparatus enclosure may contain aluminum and is considered to constitute a potential risk of ignition by impact or friction.

  • Page 6: Electrical / Mechanical Specifications

    Transparent Amorphous Nylon Material +0°F to +129°F (-18°C to +54°C) Operating If wider operating temperature ranges are desired, reference Temperature information on FLOMEC® Remote Kits. Storage -40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C) Temperature With batteries removed from display. ELECTRICAL Input Pulse Frequency Range: 0.25 Hz –...
  • Page 7 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 2 COMPUTER DISPLAY FEATURES Familiarize yourself with the computer features before installation and use. Figure 3 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...

  • Page 8: Agency Approvals

    1. All computer assemblies are to be used with Energizer E92 / EN92, or Duracell MN2400 Alkaline batteries. 2. GPI Remote Kit Assembly 113275-10 is compatible with Q9 electronics and may be used with the meter when installed in accordance with GPI Manual No. 920507-02.
  • Page 9 Intrinsically Safe for Class I, II, III, Division 1, All Groups Intrinsically Safe approval only applies when FLOMEC ® used with FM Approved meter Q9 Computer Electronics when installed on a FLOMEC FM Approved meter UKEx ATEX Factory Mutual Approved Intrinsically Safe for Class I, II, III, Division 1, All Groups 1.800.561.8187...

  • Page 10: Installation

    9,999,990 (x10), or 99,999,900 (x100). All operations are easily accessed with the two buttons on the front panel. In a FLOMEC 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. This pulse data from the turbine is translated into calibrated flow units shown on the computer's display readout.

  • Page 11: Operation

    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. Push button operation varies dependent upon the various modes of operation, i.e.

  • Page 12: Normal Operation Mode

    OPERATION NORMAL OPERATION MODE Button Usage Map – Normal Operation Mode BUTTON Button Operation (Normal Operation Mode) Total Button: Change between batch total and accumulative total. When a total is displayed, pressing the Total button changes the top row of large display digits between batch total and accumulative total.
  • Page 13 OPERATION (continued) NORMAL OPERATION MODE (continued) Total Button: Batch total reset. When a batch total (see Figure 8-1) is displayed, press and hold the Total button for 3 seconds; the software will display a three-second count down, and then reset the batch total to zero.

  • Page 14: Diagnostic Mode

    OPERATION (continued) NORMAL OPERATION MODE (continued) Rate Button: Change display from total to rate. When a total is displayed, pressing the Rate button changes the top row of large display digits from a total to a rate display. The information row will change to the proper units and the corresponding icons will also be shown, i.e.
  • Page 15 OPERATION (continued) NORMAL OPERATION MODE (Diagnostics) (continued) Diagnostic Mode (continued) Screen 1 – Input Frequency After the button is released, the software will advance and display the input frequency in Hz. The top row is used to indicate frequency. The information row will display messages.

  • Page 16: Configuration Mode

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE General Notes for User Configuration Mode Menus 1. The term “focus” as used in this manual indicates an active editable item. Focused items will constantly flash ON/OFF. Advance focus: Press the Total button. Advancing focus will move focus to the next editable item to the right.

  • Page 17: Configuration Process Map

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (continued) General Notes for User Configuration Mode Menus Once in configuration mode, the user can then proceed thru the configuration process menus as shown on the “configuration process map” below. The software will retain your entries as you progress through the user configuration menus, however, there is no automatic “save”...

  • Page 18: Pin

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (continued) PIN Menu The first menu in the configuration mode is for the user to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to secure the configuration of the computer and continue with making changes. The default user PIN is 0000. Using this default PIN will unlock the meter unless the PIN has been reset by the user.

  • Page 19: Volume Unit

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (continued) Reset PIN Menu (continued) If “Y” was selected, the previous PIN will be shown. The left most digit of PIN is in focus. Increment the value of each digit as desired as you advance focus through the digits. After reset of the PIN, advance focus to next menu.
  • Page 20 OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (continued) Custom Volume Unit Label Menu (continued) If the computer is new or has no previous custom volume unit label stored in memory, the screen will appear with three dashes. (See Figure 20) The left most of the dashes will be in focus and the user can select a letter from the list of upper case letters.

  • Page 21: Time Period

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (continued) Flow Rate / Time Period Menu This menu is used to choose the period of time over which the flow rate is calculated. The options for this menu are: per day, hour, minute, or second. (See Figure 22-1) Time Base Abbreviation Hour...

  • Page 22: Advanced Options

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Advanced Options) Advanced Options Menu This menu is used to access the Advanced Options. The Rate button is used to change between NO and YES selections. The Total button is used to select either NO or YES for the Advanced Options menu.

  • Page 23: Calibration Selection

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Advanced Options) (continued) Calibration Method Selection Menu This menu is used to define which calibration method will be used in normal operation. The calibration method the user previously selected (if any) will be shown on the display first. The bottom row of characters will be in focus indicating that the user can change the calibration method.

  • Page 24: Inner Pipe Diameter

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Advanced Options) (continued) Calibration Method Selection Menu (continued) K-Factor Entry method (see Figure 26-4) is a field calibration method by which the user can input either a single point or multipoint calibration table. From 1 to 5 unique K-factor and frequency values can be entered and will be stored in the custom K-factor table in the computer.

  • Page 25: Field Calibration Mode

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (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 26: Dispense Display

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Field Calibration Mode) (continued) Field Calibration Method Entry 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 28-1 & 28-2) The bottom row of characters will be in focus to indicate that the user can select between either “Start”...
  • Page 27 OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (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 change to display the volume being dispensed on the top row and the volume unit on the bottom row.

  • Page 28: Percent Adjust

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Field Calibration Mode) (continued) Percent Adjust Method (Correction Factor) Percent adjust method is a field calibration method by which the user will enter a percentage amount to adjust K-factor values in the factory programmed K-factor table. Once the percentage is input by the user, the software will apply this percentage adjustment to all calculated and displayed values.

  • Page 29: K-Factor Entry

    OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Field Calibration Mode) (continued) K-Factor Entry Method - Frequency K-factor entry method (see Figure 32-1) is a field calibration method by which the user can input either a single point or multipoint calibration table. From 1 to 5 unique K-factor and frequency values can be entered and will be stored in the custom K-factor table in the computer.
  • Page 30 OPERATION (continued) USER CONFIGURATION MODE (Field Calibration Mode) (continued) K-Factor Entry Method – K-Factor Value The software will read the existing K-factor table from the computer and will display the first K-factor on the top row. The bottom row displays the K-factor table entry position (1 thru 5) for the volume unit shown.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action A. INACCURATE 1. Field Calibration not Field calibrate again or select Factory TOTALS / performed properly. Calibration. FLOWRATE. 2. Factory Calibration not Perform a Field Calibration according suitable for liquid being to Field Calibration Section. measured.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action F. ENTIRE SCREEN 1. Ambient / fluid temperature If readable, display is fine. If a “BLUISH”. is reaching upper heat nuisance, consider Remote Display limits. kit options. G. NO FLOW ON 1. Field Calibration not Field calibrate again or select SCREEN WHEN performed correctly.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    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 FLOMEC® warranty, the batteries listed below are approved for use.

  • Page 34: Parts & Service

    PARTS The factory, when provided with model number and serial number, can replace your entire computer electronics assembly. Order replacement kits, parts, and accessories with the part numbers shown below. Item Part No. Description Reqd. 901002-52 Seal, Computer SERVICE For warranty consideration, parts, or other service information, please contact your local distributor.

  • Page 35: Declaration Of Conformity

    1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    To make a claim against this warranty, or for technical assistance or repair, contact your FLOMEC distributor or contact FLOMEC at one of the locations below. The company will step you through a product troubleshooting process to determine appropriate corrective actions.
  • Page 37 Owner’s Manual G2 Industrial Grade (Non-Agency Approved) Turbine Housing Includes Aluminum and Stainless Steel Housings ANSI Flange Fittings and Tri-Clover® Flange Fittings 09/2023 920708-05 Rev C 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...

  • Page 38: General Information

    This symbol is used throughout the manual to call your attention This manual will assist you in installing to safety messages. and maintaining your FLOMEC® In- dustrial Grade turbine housing (See Warnings alert you Figure 1). Information on electronics to the potential for are contained in their respective manu- personal injury.
  • Page 39 For your safety, review the major warn- ings and cautions below before operat- Product Description ing your equipment. FLOMEC® Industrial Meter Turbines are identified by the internal diameter of The apparatus enclosure may con- the inlet and outlet. tain aluminum and is considered to Model 05 –...

  • Page 40: Installation

    INSTALLATION All FLOMEC® turbines are designed to measure flow in only one direction. The direction is indicated by the arrow, cast-molded in the turbine.
  • Page 41 A typical backpressure of 5 to 50 PSI ANSI Flange Connection (0.34 to 3.4 bar) will prevent cavitation. Use a gasket between the meter flange Create backpressure by installing a and mating flange. Determine the ma- control valve on the downstream side terial of the gasket based on the oper- of the meter at the proper distance de- ating conditions and type of fluid.

  • Page 42: Operation

    OPERATION Never blow compressed air through Verify Accuracy the meter. It could damage the rotor. Before use, check the turbine’s accu- 1. Remove the turbine from the sys- racy and verify calibration. tem following the directions below. 1. Make sure there is no air in the sys- 2.
  • Page 43 7. Install the rotor. Make sure the wide Replacing Internal Parts end of the rotor’s blades faces the 1. Remove the turbine from the sys- flow direction. See Figure 3. tem as detailed above. Figure 3 Note: Carefully notice the orientation of all internal parts as they are re- moved, especially the orientation of the rotor to the flow direction...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable Cause Solution Measurement is 1. Turbine operated below Increase flowrate. See not accurate Specifications. minimum rate 2. Turbine partially clogged with Remove turbine. Clean carefully. Make sure rotor dried liquid. spins freely. 3. Turbine bearings partially Remove turbine. Clean clogged with dried liquid.

  • Page 45: Aluminum

    MODEL NUMBER CHART – THREADED HOUS- INGS Normal Normal Stainless Steel Inlet/Outlet Range Range Aluminum Stainless Steel High Pressure Size Model No. Model No. Model No. Water Water 1-10 3.8-37.9 1/2 in. 2-20 7.6-75.7 3/4 in. 5-50 18.9-190 1 in. 10-100 38-380 1-1/2 in.
  • Page 46 SPECIFICATIONS – ALUMINUM All data on Models 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch determined with 1 centipoise solvent test fluid at 70° F (21° C). Data on Models 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch is determined with water at 70° F (21° C). Model Size 1/2 in.
  • Page 47 Dimensions 2A20 Model Size 1/2 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 1‑1/2 in. A = Height: Inches 1.8 in. 2.0 in. 2.2 in. 2.8 in. 3.2 in. Centimeters 4.6 cm 5.1 cm 5.6 cm 7.1 cm 8.2 cm B = Width Inches 2.0 in.
  • Page 48 SPECIFICATIONS – STAINLESS STEEL (Includes HIGH PRESSURE) All data on Models 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch determined with 1 centipoise solvent test fluid at 70° F (21° C). Data on Models 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch is determined with water at 70° F (21° C). Model-SS Standard Model-SS High Pressure H05**...
  • Page 49 Dimensions Model-SS Standard Model-SS High Pressure Size 1/2 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 1‑1/2 in. 2 in. A = Height: Inches 1.4 in. 1.6 in. 1.9 in. 2.6 in. 3.1 in. Centimeters 3.6 cm 4.1 cm 4.8 cm 6.6 cm 7.9 cm B = Width Inches...
  • Page 50 SPECIFICATIONS – ANSI FLANGE FITTINGS All data on Model 1 inch determined with 1 centipoise solvent test fluid at 70° F (21° C). Data on Models 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch is determined with water at 70° F (21° C). S10F S15F S20F...
  • Page 51 Dimensions S15F S10F S20F Model Size 1 in. 1‑1/2 in. 2 in. A = Height: Inches 6.75 in. 8.00 in. 9.50 in. Centimeters 17.14 cm 20.32 cm 24.13 cm B = Width Inches 4.25 in. 5.00 in. 6.00 in. Centimeters 10.80 cm 12.71 cm 15.24 cm...

  • Page 52: Tri-Clover® Flange Fittings

    SPECIFICATIONS – TRI-CLOVER® FLANGE FITTINGS All data on Models 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch and 1 inch determined with 1 centipoise solvent test fluid at 70° F (21° C). Data on Models 1-1/2 inch and 2 inch is determined with water at 70° F (21° C). Size refers to the size of the turbine, not the body ferrule.
  • Page 53 Dimensions S05T S07T S10T S15T S20T Model Size 1/2 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 1‑1/2 in. 2 in. A = Height: Inches 1.4 in. 2.0 in. 2.0 in. 2.6 in. 3.1 in. Centimeters 3.6 cm 5.1 cm 5.1 cm 6.6 cm 7.9 cm B = Width Inches...
  • Page 54 ILLUSTRATED INTERNAL PARTS DRAWING Internal parts shown below are used in all G2 Industrial Grade turbine housings covered by this manual. (Threaded housing shown.) Item Part No. Description Reqd. “05” 1/2-inch Rotor/Support Replacement Kit 125500-1 (includes rotor assembly, support assembly &...
  • Page 55 ILLUSTRATED PARTS DRAWING (ANSI FLANGE) Part No. Description Item No. Reqd. Flange Gasket Kit - 2 Gaskets 125505-01 (1 in. Neoprene) Flange Gasket Kit - 2 Gaskets 125504-01 (1 in. FKM) Flange Gasket Kit - 2 Gaskets 125505-02 (1-1/2 in. Neoprene) Flange Gasket Kit - 2 Gaskets 125504-02 (1-1/2 in.
  • Page 56 ILLUSTRATED PARTS DRAWING (TRI-CLOVER® FLANGE) See illustrated internal parts drawing for internal wetted parts. Item Part No. Description Reqd. 901003-35 Gasket - 3/4 inch Fluoroelastomer 901003-36 Gasket - 1 inch Fluoroelastomer 901003-37 Gasket - 1-1/2 inch Fluoroelastomer 901003-38 Gasket - 2 inch Fluoroelastomer 901003-39 Gasket - 2-1/2 inch Fluoroelastomer 901003-40...

  • Page 57: Service

    SERVICE Do not return turbines without specific For warranty consideration, parts, or authority from the GPI Customer other service information, please con- Service Department. Due to strict tact your local distributor. regulations governing transportation, To obtain prompt, efficient service, al- handling, and disposal of hazardous ways be prepared with the following in- or flammable liquids, GPI will not...

  • Page 58: Certifications Table

    Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel ANSI Flange, Stainless Steel Tri-Clover® Flange. TURBINE BODY WITH: Q9 - Mounted Industrial Grade Computer Electronics. Q1 - Mounted Industrial Grade Computer Electronics, Vertical Mount. P9 – Mounted Industrial Grade Computer Electronics on Pulse Out, External Power, Scaled Pulse Module.
  • Page 59 NOTES: 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
  • Page 60 FLOMEC® TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Great Plains Industries, Inc. hereby provides a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all products manufactured by Great Plains Industries, Inc. This product includes a 2-year warranty. Man-ufacturer’s sole obligation under the foregoing warranties will be limited to either, at Manu-facturer’s option, replacing or repairing defective Goods (subject to limitations hereinafter provided) or refunding the purchase price for such Goods theretofore paid by the Buyer, and Buyer’s exclusive...

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