Hoffer CAT3-DC-MIL Manuel utilisateur

Safety 1
www.hofferflow.com E-mail: info@hofferflow.com
107 Kitty Hawk Lane, P.O. Box 2145, Elizabeth City, NC 27906-2145
800-628-4584 252-331-1997 FAX 252-331-2886
Model: CAT3-DC-MIL
DC Powered Microprocessor
Controlled Transmitter
Style 5 Enclosure
USER’S MANUAL
107 Kitty Hawk Lane ●P.O. Box 2145 ●Elizabeth City, NC 27909
1-800-628-4584 ●(252) 331-1997 ●Fax (252) 331-2886
www.hofferflow.com email: [email protected]
HP-324-5
January 2018


HFC 9708
NOTICE
HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS, INC. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this
material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.
This manual has been provided as an aid in installing, connecting, calibrating, operating, and
servicing this unit. Every precaution for accuracy has been taken in the preparation of this
manual; however, HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS, INC. neither assumes responsibility
for any omissions or errors that may appear nor assumes liability for any damages that
may result from the use of the products in accordance with information contained in the
manual.
HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS' policy is to provide a user manual for each item supplied.
Therefore, all applicable user manuals should be examined before attempting to install or
otherwise connect a number of related subsystems.
During installation, care must be taken to select the correct interconnecting wiring drawing.
The choice of an incorrect connection drawing may result in damage to the system and/or one
of the components.
Please review the complete model number of each item to be connected and locate the
appropriate manual(s) and/or drawing(s). Identify all model numbers exactly before making
any connections. A number of options and accessories may be added to the main instrument,
which are not shown on the basic user wiring. Consult the appropriate option or accessory
user manual before connecting it to the system. In many cases, a system wiring drawing is
available and may be requested from HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS.
This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All
rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or
translated to another language without the prior written consent of HOFFER FLOW
CONTROLS, INC.
HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS’ policy is to make running changes, not model changes,
whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the latest in
technology and engineering. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice.
Return Requests / Inquiries
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the Hoffer Flow Controls Customer
Service Department, telephone number (252) 331-1997 or 1-800-628-4584. BEFORE
RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS, PURCHASER
MUST OBTAIN A RETURNED MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER
FROM HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS’ CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN
ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned RMA number should then
be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please
have the following information available
BEFORE contacting HOFFER FLOW
CONTROLS:
1. P.O. number under which the
product was PURCHASED,
2. Model and serial number of the
product under warranty, and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific
problems relative to the product.
FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS OR
CALIBRATIONS, consult HOFFER FLOW
CONTROLS for current repair/ calibration
charges. Have the following information
available BEFORE contacting HOFFER
FLOW CONTROLS:
1. P.O. number to cover the COST of the
repair/calibration,
2. Model and serial number of the
product and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific
problems relative to the product.

HFC 9708
LIMITED WARRANTY
HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS, INC. ("HFC") warrants HFC's products ("goods")
described in the specifications incorporated in this manual to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service, but only if such goods have
been properly selected for the service intended, properly installed and properly
operated and maintained. This warranty shall extend for a period of one (1) year from
the date of delivery to the original purchaser (or eighteen (18) months if the delivery to
the original purchaser occurred outside the continental United States). This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser ("Purchaser"). Purchaser's sole and
exclusive remedy is the repair and/or replacement of nonconforming goods as
provided in the following paragraphs.
In the event Purchaser believes the goods are defective, the goods must be returned to
HFC, transportation prepaid by Purchaser, within twelve (12) months after delivery of
goods (or eighteen (18) months for goods delivered outside the continental United
States) for inspection by HFC. If HFC's inspection determines that the workmanship
or materials are defective, the goods will be either repaired or replaced, at HFC's sole
determination, free of additional charge, and the goods will be returned, transportation
paid by HFC, using the lowest cost transportation available.
Prior to returning the goods to HFC, Purchaser must obtain a Returned Material
Authorization (RMA) Number from HFC's Customer Service Department within 30
days after discovery of a purported breach of warranty, but no later than the warranty
period; otherwise, such claims shall be deemed waived. See the Return
Requests/Inquiries Section of this manual.
If HFC's inspection reveals the goods are free of defects in material and workmanship
or such inspection reveals the goods were improperly used, improperly installed,
and/or improperly selected for service intended, HFC will notify the purchaser in
writing and will deliver the goods back to Purchaser upon (i) receipt of Purchaser's
written instructions and (ii) the cost of transportation. If Purchaser does not respond
within thirty (30) days after notice from HFC, the goods will be disposed of in HFC's
discretion.
HFC does not warrant these goods to meet the requirements of any safety code of any
state, municipality, or other jurisdiction, and Purchaser assumes all risk and liability
whatsoever resulting from the use thereof, whether used singly or in combination with
other machines or apparatus.
This warranty shall not apply to any HFC goods or parts thereof, which have been
repaired outside HFC's factory or altered in any way, or have been subject to misuse,
negligence, or accident, or have not been operated in accordance with HFC's printed
instructions or have been operated under conditions more severe than, or otherwise
exceeding, those set forth in the specifications for such goods.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. HFC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE GOODS.WITHOUT
LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,THIS EXCLUSION FROM LIABILITY
EMBRACES THE PURCHASER'S EXPENSES FOR DOWNTIME OR FOR MAKING UP
DOWNTIME,DAMAGES FOR WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY BE LIABLE TO OTHER
PERSONS,DAMAGES TO PROPERTY,AND INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSONS.HFC
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF HFC'S GOODS,AND THERE ARE
NO ORAL AGREEMENTS OR WARRANTIES COLLATERAL TO OR AFFECTING THE
AGREEMENT.PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS THE REPAIR AND/OR
REPLACEMENT OF NONCONFORMING GOODS AS PROVIDED IN THE PRECEDING
PARAGRAPHS.HFC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL,OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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FORWARD
The manual contains the information required to install, operate,
maintain, and repair a CAT3-DC-MIL Flow Rate Signal Converter.
The CAT3-DC-MIL unit is intended to provide ships personnel with
the ability to monitor flow of fuel and other liquids.

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CONTENTS
FORWARD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ i
CONTENTS---------------------------------------------------------------------- iii
1. Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1
2. Compliance----------------------------------------------------------------- 3
3. Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------- 5
3-1 Model Number Designation----------------------------------------- 6
4. Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
4-1 Preamplifier ----------------------------------------------------------- 7
4-2 Microcontroller ------------------------------------------------------- 7
4-3 Analog Output -------------------------------------------------------- 8
4-4 Scaled Pulse Output-------------------------------------------------- 9
4-5 Communications Interface ------------------------------------------ 9
5. Installation-----------------------------------------------------------------11
5-1 Wiring-----------------------------------------------------------------11
6. Preventative Maintenance----------------------------------------------13
6-1 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------13
6-2 Unit Removal --------------------------------------------------------13
7. Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------15
7-1 Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------15
7-2 Flow Sensor Troubleshooting Procedures -----------------------15
Appendix A – Default Configuration --------------------------------------17
Appendix B - Communications----------------------------------------------19
Communications Interface --------------------------------------------------19
Appendix C – Drawings ------------------------------------------------------20

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Safety 1
HP-324-5
1. SAFETY
The CAT3-DC-MIL Fuel Metering unit is designed to satisfy the safety
requirements for shipboard use.
The safety precautions and warnings described here are to be observed
at all times. Additional precautionary messages appear throughout this
manual.

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