McMillan 101 Document technique

Manual 101-M002

June 2007

Revision 2

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MODEL 101

MODEL 102

MODEL 104

MODEL 107

MODEL S-111

MODEL S-112

MODEL S-114

FLO-SENSORS®and FLO-METERS® For Liquids

Installation Manual & Operating Instructions

READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO

CONNECT OR OPERATE YOUR FLO-SENSOR. FAILURE TO DO SO

MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO YOU OR DAMAGE TO THE FLO-

SENSOR.

101-M002, pg. 2 of 42

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Introduction.................................................................................................. 3

1. Unpacking................................................................................................ 3

2. Product Overview And Principle Of Operation............................................... 3

3. Non-Standard Products (Z Suffixes) .............................................................. 4

B. Installation.................................................................................................... 5

1. General Considerations ............................................................................. 5

2. Mounting The FLO-SENSOR®or FLO-METER®.......................................... 6

3. Mounting a FLO-METER®Using an Optional Base Plate (Model S-111 only) ..... 7

4. Tubing Connections................................................................................... 8

5. Electrical Connections................................................................................ 9

a) Overview ..................................................................................... 9

b) Connecting A Cable Assembly............................................................... 10

c) Electrical Connections – Voltage Output Units (Standard Accuracy)............. 11

d) Electrical Connections – Voltage Output Units With Improved Accuracy

(H Suffix Only) ................................................................................... 12

e) Electrical Connections – Units With Both Voltage & Pulse Outputs .............. 13

f) Electrical Connections – Current Output Units (Model 107) ........................ 14

g) Electrical Connections – Current Output Units (Model 107) With

Improved Accuracy .............................................................................. 15

h) Using a 0-5VDC Output Power Adapter Package ..................................... 16

i) Using a 4-20mA Output Power Adapter Package (Model 107).................... 17

j) Using a 4-20mA Output Signal Converter Package (D-24VDC)................... 17

C. Operation .................................................................................................. 18

1. Start-Up ................................................................................................. 18

2. Entrapped Air or Gas ............................................................................... 18

3. Flow Readings......................................................................................... 18

a) 0-5VDC Analog Outputs ...................................................................... 18

b) Pulse Outputs ................................................................................... 20

c) 4-20mA Outputs.................................................................................. 20

d) Units with an Integral Display................................................................. 21

4. Operating at Flow Rates Outside the Calibrated Flow Range ......................... 21

a) Flows Above the Maximum Rated Flow.................................................... 21

b) Flows Below the Maximum Rated Flow .................................................... 22

5. Zero Adjustments..................................................................................... 22

6. Recalibration........................................................................................... 22

7. Calibrating FLO-SENSORS®or FLO-METERS®for different Liquids ................. 24

D. Maintenance And Product Care..................................................................... 25

1. General ................................................................................................. 25

2. Cleaning and Flushing ............................................................................. 25

3. Returning Units For Repair Or Recalibration ................................................ 25

E. Part Number Information.............................................................................. 27

F. Accessories................................................................................................. 28

G. Specifications.............................................................................................. 29

H. Dimensions ................................................................................................ 31

I. Connector Pin And Wire Color Cross Reference............................................... 36

J. Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 37

K. Trouble Shooting Guide ............................................................................... 40

L. Contacting McMillan ................................................................................... 42

101-M002, pg. 3 of 42

Introduction

1. Unpacking

McMillan suitably packages all sensors to prevent damage during shipping.

If external damage is noted upon receipt of the package, please contact

the shipping company

immediately. McMillan Company is not liable for

damage to the device once it has left the manufacturing premises.

Open the package from the top, taking care not to cut too deeply into the

package. Remove all the documentation and contents. Take care to

remove all the items and check them against the packing slip. The

products should also be checked for any concealed shipping damage. If

any shortages or damage is noted, please contact the shipping company

and/or McMillan Company to resolve the problem.

Typical Contents of Box

Sensor, Calibration Certificate & Instruction Manual

(Model 101 shown, other models similar).

Caution: Take care not to

drop

your sensor or subject it to

sudden impact. Read the installation section of this manual

before providing power or tubing connections to the unit. Any

damage caused by improper installation or careless handling will

not be repaired under warranty (see limited warranty on page 37

for more details).

2. Product Overview and Principle of Operation

McMillan Micro Turbine Wheel FLO-SENSORS®for liquids are capable of

measuring flows as low as 13-100 ml/min or as high as 1.0-10.0 l/min.

Highly repeatable results are achieved using a patented Pelton Turbine

Wheel flow sensor design. This proven design minimizes zero drift while

maintaining fast response and linear outputs with virtually no

maintenance.

101-M002, pg. 4 of 42

McMillan’s patented technology measures flow using a miniature turbine

wheel similar in size to a U.S. dime (16 mm diameter, 0.75 mm thick). The

micro-turbine wheel is supported on a very small sapphire shaft that is

held in position by two sapphire bearings. The micro-turbine assembly is

so light that it virtually floats in the liquid. This relieves force on the

bearings and almost eliminates wear.

As flow passes through the FLO-SENSOR®, a precision machined nozzle

directs the fluid onto the very small teeth of the micro-turbine wheel. This

causes the wheel to spin at a speed proportional to the flow rate.

The micro-turbine wheel has alternating white and black sections evenly

spaced on one side of the wheel. An infrared light beam is directed onto

the wheel. As the wheel rotates the infrared beam is reflected off each

white section. The reflected beam is detected by a phototransistor that

converts the reflections into electrical pulses. As the wheel spins faster the

pulse rate increases. Processing circuitry provides analog and/or pulse

output that are linearly proportional to the flow rate

When the wheel stops (under zero flow conditions), no pulses are

generated. Consequently, zero drift is not possible and zero adjustments

are never required.

Every unit is supplied with a calibration certificate detailing the results

obtained during calibration. Units are calibrated using deionized water as

the reference media. Flowing liquids with different specific gravities or

viscosities may effect the calibration.

3. Non-Standard Products (Z Suffixes)

Please note that the installation instructions, operating instructions, and

specifications included within this manual apply to standard production

models only. If your FLO-SENSOR® or FLO-METER®has a “Z” suffix (e.g.

101-

Z0123

) then your unit is non-standard. Contact the factory to check if

the installation, operation, or specifications of your sensor are different

than detailed in this manual.

101-M002, pg. 5 of 42

Installation

CAUTION: Do not flow any gas through a liquid FLO-

SENSOR®or FLO-METER®. This may damage the micro-

turbine assembly and void the warranty. Do not exceed

the pressure, temperature or power operating ranges

detailed in the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

McMillan Company shall not be liable for any damage or

injury caused by incorrect operation of their products.

1. General Considerations

It is recommended that a safety shut-off valve be installed upstream of

(before) the sensor.

All wetted parts should be checked for compatibility with the liquid to be

used. If there are any incompatibilities e.g. highly corrosive liquid, then the

unit may be damaged or fail prematurely. Such damage will not be

repaired under warranty.

Units should be installed in a clean, dry environment with an ambient

temperature that is as stable as possible. Avoid areas with strong magnetic

fields, strong air flows or excessive vibration.

If the liquid to be used may contain particles larger than 25 microns then a

filter (25 microns or less) should be installed upstream of (before) the unit.

The required differential press (or pressure drop across the unit)

decreases exponentially with decreases in flow rate.

Pressure Drop vs. Percentage of the Full Scale

Rated Flow (may vary ±10% of indicated psid)

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

% of rated flow

Delta P psid

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

Delta P Bar

Range 6

All Other Ranges

101-M002, pg. 6 of 42

To calculate the pressure drop at a certain flow rate use the formula

PD = (YourFlow / MaxFlow)2xPDmax

PD = Pressure drop at YourFlow.

YourFLow = flow rate (ml/min or l/min)

MaxFlow = 100% rated flow for the sensor (in same units as

YourFlow)

PDmax = Pressure drop at 100% rated flow (see chart above)

If the pressure available for the flow sensor is BELOW the pressure drop at

the required flow then flow through the unit will not be possible.

For example: You have a sensor with a 50-500ml/min flow range (Range

5) and want to know the pressure drop (or minimum differential pressure

required) at 300ml/min. According to the chart above, the pressure drop

at 100% of flow is approx 10psi. Using the formula above:

PD = (300 / 500)2x 10 = 3.6 psid

Therefore, at 300ml/min the minimum required differential pressure for

this unit is 3.6 psid. This means that if the available pressure is below

3.6psid then flow through the unit may not be possible.

Pressure drop through a system is cumulative. If the total pressure drop

across all the components in a system exceeds the minimum pressure

available then flow will not be possible.

For example: A system has a pressure of 30-40psi. There are several

components and the sum of their pressure drops at the required flow rate

is 32psid. If the system is operating at 30psi flow would not be possible as

the total of the pressure drops would be greater than the pressure

available. The system will only operate if the system pressure is above

32psi.

If there is any possibility that there may be bubbles or entrapped gas in

the system then the outlet tubing should be elevated above the inlet port.

This will enable any gas that may become entrapped in the unit to escape

(see section C2 for details of how to remove entrapped air or gas).

2. Mounting the FLO-SENSOR®or FLO-METER®.

McMillan FLO-SENSORS®and FLO-METERS®have no particular installation

requirements so may be mounted in any convenient position.

It is recommended that units be fixed to a suitable substrate with #4

screws using the two mounting holes provided.

101-M002, pg. 7 of 42

Mounting The Sensor

(mounting hardware not included with sensor)

3. Mounting a FLO-METER®Using an Optional Base-plate (S-111

only).

An optional mounting base-plate (Part Number 110-00-17) is available for

the Model S-111 FLO-METER®. This enables easy installation on flat, level

surfaces.

The FLO-METER®and base-plate should be assembled using the screws

provided.

Assembling the S-111 and Optional Base Plate

101-M002, pg. 8 of 42

4. Tubing Connections

CAUTION: DO NOT FLOW ANY GAS THROUGH A LIQUID

FLO-SENSOR®OR FLO-METER®. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE

MICRO-TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

All tubing must be clean and without crimps, burrs or scratches.

Only use the fittings factory installed on the unit. If the fittings are

removed the calibration of the unit may be effected and leaking may

occur. If different fittings are required please contact the McMillan

Company Service Department for assistance.

When connecting the sensor to the tubing a wrench should be used to

stop the fitting rotating in the sensor body. Take care not to over tighten

the fittings or leaking may occur.

Connecting and tightening the Fittings

(S Series shown, other models similar)

Caution: DO NOT over tighten the fittings into the FLO-

SENSOR®or FLO-METER®body. Excessive force may

damage the sensor body and will NOT be repaired under

warranty.

The flow direction for the FLO-SENSORS®or FLO-METERS®is clearly

marked on the label. Do not reverse the flow direction or the unit will not

function.

101-M002, pg. 9 of 42

Close Up of Label Showing Flow Directions

(Model 101 shown, other models similar)

For the best results precautions should be taken to minimize the amount

of turbulence in the flow stream. Avoid valves, fittings, curves in the tube,

changes in the internal diameter or any other restrictions close to the inlet

of the sensor. The tubing ID should be as large as possible and preferably

not smaller than the ID of the fittings installed on the sensor.

For 0.2-2.0 L/min (Range 7) units a 10 cm straight length of tube before

the sensor is recommended. For higher flow range units (0.5-5.0 L/min

and 1.0-10.0 L/min), a 20 cm straight length of tubing before the sensor is

recommended. If this is not possible it is recommended that straight

lengths between all connections on the inlet side of the sensor are as long

as possible and 90 degree fittings (with a large enough ID) are used

instead of curves in the tubing.

5. Electrical Connections

Caution: Incorrect wiring may cause severe damage to the unit.

Applying an AC voltage (115VAC or 230VAC) directly to the unit

will cause damage. Read the following instructions carefully

before making any connections.

a) Overview

McMillan FLO-SENSORS®provide a 0-5VDC, or 4-20mA, or 0-5VDC and

pulse output (T option) proportional to the flow rate. This output may be

connected to a display, data acquisition system or voltmeter / current

meter.

101-M002, pg. 10 of 42

The Model S-111, S-112 and S-114 FLO-METERS®feature an integral

display that provides a local flow reading. These units also have a 0-5VDC

analog output available. If required, this may be connected to another

display, data acquisition system or voltmeter.

A stable D.C. power supply is required to operate the unit. The voltage

and current requirements depend on the configuration of the unit. Full

details may be found in the Specification section of this manual.

Connecting wires should be as short as possible to avoid voltage drops.

Twisted 2 pair conductor cable should be used if the length of the power

wires is to be longer than 1 meter.

Units are supplied with an integral 4 pin connector. Connections to the unit

are made using a mating cable assembly or power adapter package as

detailed in the following sections (parts 5.b to 5.h of this manual). A

connector pin and wire color cross reference may also be found in

Appendix I (Page 30) of this manual.

b) Connecting the Cable Assembly

The connector on the end of the cable assembly should be pushed into the

mating socket on the sensor taking care to ensure that it is the correct

way up.

Connecting the Cable Assembly

(Model 101 shown, other models similar)

Electrical Connections are made to the cable assembly as detailed in the

following sections.

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