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RT14 Flow Rate Totaliser
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  • Page 1 RT14 Flow Rate Totaliser Instruction Manual GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 2 General Information This manual provides the necessary information for installation and operation of your flow instrument; for detailed information on any flowmeters or accessories supplied with your instrument please consult the relevant flowmeter product manual. This instrument should only be installed and maintained by persons familiar with local regulations, particularly those for workplace Health and Safety.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction ....................... 4 Product Overview ......................4 Specifications ........................5 Operation ........................6 LCD Display ........................6 Keypad Function ......................7 Operating Functions......................8 Mechanical Installation .................... 13 General Requirements ....................13 Conduit Entries ......................13 Integral Meter Mounting ....................13 Wall and Pipe Mounting .....................13 Panel Mounting ......................14 Electrical Installation ....................
  • Page 4 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview The RT14 Rate Totaliser is designed for computing, displaying and transmitting totals and flowrates from a flowmeter with a pulse or frequency output. The instrument will display Flow Rate, Total and Accumulated Total in engineering units as programmed by the user. Simple flow chart programming with scrolling English prompts guides you through the programming routine greatly reducing the need to refer to the instruction manual.
  • Page 5 1.2 Specifications High impact glass reinforced Nylon (PA6) with a Polycarbonate lens, Nitrile O-Ring seals and Polyurethane gaskets, providing an IP rating of IP66/67 Physical Operating Temperature Range is -30 C ~ +80 C (-22 F ~ +176 C ~ +70 C (-22 F ~ +158 F) for intrinsic safety...
  • Page 6 2. Operation 2.1 LCD Display Upon entering the programming mode the LCD will conduct a display test where all LCD segments are displayed for 3 seconds Rate display is indicated by the RATE flag in the bottom row of the display. 8 digits are available for Rate display, user selectable for up to 3 decimal places.
  • Page 7 2.2 Keypad Function FUNCTION IN OPERATING MODE FUNCTION IN PROGRAM MODE Press and hold for 3 seconds to Selects the digit to be reset the Total display to zero. incremented/edited, moves the Total must be displayed on LCD curser to the right. display to reset it Each press progresses to the next Press and hold to display the...
  • Page 8 2.3 Operating Functions Resettable Total 2.3.1 The display toggles between Rate and Total displays when the RATE/TOTAL key is pressed. Pressing the RESET key and holding for a period of 3 seconds while the Total is displayed on the LCD will cause the Total to reset to zero. 2.3.2 Accumulated Total The Accumulated Total is displayed momentarily whenever the ACC.TOTAL key is pressed, holding the key will hold the Accumulated Total display.
  • Page 9 2.3.4 Display Backlight The display backlight will be automatically enabled upon connection of an external DC voltage supply in the range of 12-30V; the backlight is not available when operating on battery or loop power. If it is required to reduce power consumption while operating on external DC power the backlight can be overridden in the Advanced Menu (see section 5.10).
  • Page 10 2.3.7 Scaled Pulse Output The Scaled Pulse Output is used to transmit the totalised volume at a user selectable resolution; this is programmed as a volume quantity per output pulse (e.g. 10Litres/Pulse or 100mL/Pulse). The frequency of the Scaled Pulse Output signal automatically adjusts according to the input frequency and the scale factor, up to a maximum limit of 100Hz.
  • Page 11 5 years of battery life; average conditions are considered to be a reed switch input from a Flomec flowmeter with no outputs used. High input frequencies (~1kHz and higher) from a turbine flowmeter will reduce battery life by around 20%, and operation of a battery powered scaled pulse output will reduce battery life by approximately 50%.
  • Page 12 The instrument is equipped with a regulated sensor supply (5V/20mA maximum) terminal which is suitable for powering hall-effect sensors in Flomec flowmeters. The sensor supply is only available when the instrument is connected to an external 12-30V DC supply, it is not available under loop power.
  • Page 13 This instrument may be purchased as a meter mount display which will mount on the top of any Flomec flow meter. For any instruments purchased as field mount, these may be converted to a meter mount instrument by purchasing a new rear enclosure.
  • Page 14 3.5 Panel Mounting Mounting of the instrument in a panel requires a 106mm (±2mm) / 4.10” - 4.25” round hole to be cut in the panel – maximum panel thickness 6mm (1/4”). The Panel Mount Seal Kit (part no. 1504003) must be used to maintain weather protection when panel mounted. IP65 is possible with the seal kit used.
  • Page 15 4. Electrical Installation All wiring connections should be made with good quality shielded instrument cable; wiring between terminals which are inside the instrument enclosure, or between a flowmeter and an integrally mounted instrument may use non-shielded wire. Cable shields or drain wires should be connected to the instrument ground (GND) at the instrument end only –...
  • Page 16 4.2 Input Connections The input type must be set in the software before the below wiring connections will function 4.2.1 Reed Switch Input 4.2.2 NPN Sensor Input (Hall Effect) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 17 4.2.3 PNP Sensor Input 4.2.4 Voltage Pulse Input (Wiegand Sensor / DP Meters) GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 18 4.2.5 Variable Reluctance Coil Input (Turbine Meters) 4.3 Output Connections 4.3.1 Passive NPN Digital Output with Unpowered Sensor Notes: Shown here with Reed Switch input, Coil and Voltage Pulse inputs also suitable for this configuration. *External 12-30V DC power supply to instrument is optional. GlobalTestSupply www.
  • Page 19 4.3.2 Passive NPN Digital Output with Powered Sensor 4.3.3 PNP Digital Output – configuration suitable for all input types GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 20 4.3.4 Digital Output to a Relay – Recommended connection for all 12-30V DC Relays Note: Wiring connection from voltage supply to +24V terminal on instrument is not compulsory, however it will prolong battery life. 4.3.5 Digital Output to a Relay – For up to 50V DC and 50V AC Relays Note: This output type is not internally protected from voltage spikes from inductive loads, a diode must be fitted as shown for DC loads, or a Metal Oxide Varistor fitted for AC circuits.
  • Page 21 4.3.6 Analogue Output with an Unpowered Sensor – Negative Reference Notes: Shown here with Reed Switch input, Coil and Voltage Pulse inputs also suitable for this configuration. 4.3.7 Analogue Output with an Unpowered Sensor – Positive Reference Notes: Shown here with Reed Switch input, Coil and Voltage Pulse inputs also suitable for this configuration.
  • Page 22 4.3.8 Analogue Output with a Powered Sensor – Negative Reference 4.3.9 Analogue Output with a Powered Sensor – Positive Reference Note: Some instrumentation systems may have a common ground between the analogue input and the DC supply, for those systems this wiring configuration will not be possible and configuration 4.3.8 must be used.
  • Page 23 4.4 Connections for Combined Outputs 4.4.1 Combined Analogue Output and NPN Digital Output to Common Receiver 4.4.2 Combined Analogue Output and PNP Digital Output to Common Receiver GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 24 5. Intrinsically Safe Installations 5.1 General Information Mechanical and electrical installation of this product may only be completed by a trained and competent person authorised by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this manual before carrying out any installation or operation of the product in a hazardous area.
  • Page 25 5.3 Conforming Standards This intrinsically safe instrument is certified in accordance with the ATEX directive and the IECEx scheme. Prior to installation or use review the approval markings on the product and in this manual, as well as the conforming standards below, to confirm it is appropriate for your country/region and site classification.
  • Page 26 5.4.1 Simple Apparatus Reed Switch Input 5.4.2 Intrinsically Safe Variable Reluctance Coil Input GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 27 5.4.3 Intrinsically Safe Powered Sensor Input 5.4.4 Output Connections GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 28 5.5 Intrinsically Safe Battery Replacement Battery replacement may only be completed by a trained and competent person authorised by the operator of the facility. Intrinsically safe battery may be replaced in a hazardous area. Fire, explosion, or severe burns may result of the battery in this product is mistreated. Do not recharge, crush, disassemble, incinerate, heat above 100 C (212 F), or expose the...
  • Page 29 5.6 Service and Repair The only serviceable items within the instrument are the external fasteners, O-ring seals, the decal, and the battery pack (which may be replaced as per section 5.5 above). All replacement items for intrinsically safe instruments must be purchased from the manufacturer – failure to do so will void the product’s certification and warranty.
  • Page 30 6. Programming Parameters 6.1 PIN Program Protection Any user defined PIN other than 0000 will engage the program protection mode; after the PIN protection mode is enabled failure to input the correct PIN number will deny the user the ability to change any of the program parameters, but will allow read only access to the user so that they may view existing program settings.
  • Page 31 6.4 Decimal Places Decimal places are separately adjustable for Total, Accumulated Total, and Rate from zero to three decimal places. The decimal places setting for Rate will set the available decimal places in the analogue output set point. The decimal place settings for Total and Accumulated Total do not influence configuration of the pulse output.
  • Page 32 K-Factor. Data for entry of Non-Linearity Correction is available for Flomec meters when purchased with a multi-point factory calibration. Alternatively NLC data can be obtained with a field calibration of the meter.
  • Page 33 output the signal at the maximum of 100Hz, and all excess pulses will be stored in memory until such a time that flow has stopped and the instrument can output the stored pulses – it is not recommended that systems be designed to operate in this way under normal conditions. The output frequency can be calculated as follows: ����������������...
  • Page 34 6.10 Advanced Menu 6.10.1 Resetting Accumulated Total Resetting the accumulated total can only be done at this level of the Advanced Menu; by PIN protecting the instrument it is possible to remove the ability of an operator to reset the accumulated total.
  • Page 35 However it should be kept in mind that for any battery powered applications, using a value lower than the default will decrease battery life. 6.10.5 Analogue Output Adjustment The analogue output may be adjusted/trimmed at this level of the program; this should not be necessary in most applications as the analogue output is factory calibrated, however it may be useful when operating at extreme ambient temperatures.
  • Page 36 7. Programming Flowchart GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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  • Page 39 8. Program Detail Record User PIN Total Engineering Units Rate Rate Conversion Factor RCF = Time Base for Rate /Sec /Min /Day Total 0.00 0.000 Decimal Accum. Total 0.00 0.000 Points Rate 0.00 0.000 K-Factor (pulses / unit) Input Type Reed Coil Non Linearity Correction...
  • Page 40 BS046 Buna-N (Nitrile) O-Ring BS046B Meter Mount Seal BS039 Buna-N (Nitrile) O-Ring BS039B Facia Sticker (Decal) Self-adhesive facia (decal) with Flomec logo 1315147 Safe Area Battery 3.6V AA Lithium Battery 1312035 Tekcell SB-AA11 Alternative Replacement Battery for Safe Area Units Only Tadiran TL5903/S I.S.
  • Page 41 10. EU Declaration of Conformity RT141D0FM-I (intrinsically safe) Product Models: RT141D0FM RT141D0MM-I (intrinsically safe) RT141D0MM RT142D0FM-I (intrinsically safe) RT142D0FM RT142D0MM-I (intrinsically safe) RT142D0MM This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Conformity is based on the application of the harmonised standards listed below, and where necessary through certification by a European Union Notified Body.
  • Page 42 Notes: GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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  • Page 44 For Technical Assistance, warranty replacement or repair in North or replacement or repair outside South America contact your North or South America contact Flomec Distributor your Flomec Distributor RT14 Flow Rate Totaliser 1314014 Rev. 2919 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at:...