max G004 Series Positive Displacement Gear Flow Meters

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR START FLOW METER WITHOUT READING ENTIRE MANUAL

Max Machinery, Inc. (MMI) reserves the right to make changes to the product in this Instruction Manual to improve performance, reliability, or manufacturability. Consequently, contact MMI for the latest available specifications and performance data. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this Instruction Manual, MMI assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors.

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Before You Install

Thank you for choosing to install a Max Machinery precision flow meter. To ensure the best experience please take a moment to read through this manual prior to installation.

When you purchased this meter a flow engineer helped determine the best meter for you based on many of the factors that will be reviewed on the following pages. If you have any questions about installation or operation please don’t hesitate to call Max Machinery, Inc. at 707-433-2662

When you are ready to install there will be a few tools you will need:

Meter Installation:
The meter and transmitter
A signal cable (available from factory)
The display or signal processing device
Indicator Manual
Calibration Certificate
Bypass plumbing supplies

Many Max meters are installed and operate for decades, so having the following information in your records may prove useful. We have provided this outline as a starting point.

Meter General Description

While gear meters are traditionally based on a design similar to a conventional hydraulic pump, the G Series of flow meters has been engineered to increase signal resolution, prevent internal cavitation and greatly reduce the pressure drop required to move fluid through the gears.

Max flow meters and transmitters are calibrated at the factory as a matched set. This ensures the highest accuracy and allows for quick setup in the field. For field installations where the transmitter has not been setup with a meter at the factory, an optional serial interface kit is available to provide full access to all configuration options and parameters.

Solid state sensors are used to detect the position of a driven magnet inside the Max Flow Meter. Changes in position are tracked by a microprocessor, which generates an output frequency proportional to the flow rate. Advanced signal processing provides both fine angular resolution (0.36 degrees rotation per pulse) and rapid response (output updated every 1 ms). The G-Series transmitter uses modern sensor technology coupled with advanced signal processing to deliver new levels of performance and reliability.

Flow Meter Features

• Capable of operating at high pressures (425 bar/6000 psi).
• Compatible with a wide range of fluid types and viscosities.
• Can operate at high temperatures with a suitable high temperature transmitter.
• Available in 303 and 316 stainless steel.

Transmitter Features

• High resolution measurement –Analog Output: Configured output ranges to any value within ± 10 Vdc or ± 20 mA.
• Frequency Output: Configured output resolution of 1 to 1000 pulses per revolution.
• Linearization of up to 16 points to fully describe the flow meter’s output curve and achieve the highest system linearity over the meter’s entire operating range.

Transmitter General Description

Max transmitters are designed to work with the entire family of Max Flow Meters to provide extremely precise flow measurement in a cost effective package. Different options of industrial housings or IP66 rated explosion proof enclosures, combined with a choice of one-part and two-part, high temperature designs with remote electronics cover a wide range of application environments – from the laboratory to harsh industrial processes.

Compensation Algorithm – Compensates for variations in Hall sensor and flow meter characteristics to provide a stable, undamped output that accurately represents the instantaneous flow rate. This feature is factory set when the meter and transmitter are mated together. If the transmitter is changed, the compensation can be performed via a button on the circuit board.

Anti-Dither Buffer – Masks the false output that may occur at very low flow rates in the presence of vibration or hydraulic noise. If the meter reverses direction the output signal will be interrupted for a user selected portion of a meter rotation.
Reverse flow exceeding the buffer setting will result in an output proportional to reverse flow rate. The buffer quantity can be set from 1% to 100% of a revolution.

Meter Specifications

1 Maximum flow rate
Liters/min:
Gal/min:| 4
1| 15
4| 45
11.9| 105
28| 240
64
Maximum pressure (psi)| |———————–414 bar (6000 psi)———————–|| see below
2Maximum temperature| ——————— 2 part: 225°C (435°F) ——————–|
3Recommended filtration| 10 micron| 15 micron| 20 micron| 20 micron| 30 micron
Displacement (cc/rev)| 1.8| 4.2| 13.5| 38| 133
Weight (kg)| 1.2| 1.8| 3.7| 7.7| 21
Typical k-factor (pulses/cc)| 500| 200| 70| 25| 7
NPT Port size
SAE Port Size| 1/8”

4| 3/8”

6| 1/2”

8| 3/4”

10| 1” to 280 bar (4000 psi)

16 to 425 bar (6000psi)

1. For viscosities of 100 cps or more, derate per pressure drop curves for higher viscosities.
2. Standard transmitter capable to 90°C (195°F)
3. Some materials may have different filter requirements, consult factory

Transmitter Specifications

“C1” and “D1”)
Frequency Model Specifications Output (5.0 Volt Supply)| No Load 0.00 / 4.80 Volts 2.5K Load to Common 0.00 / 4.60 Volts 2.5K Load to +5 Volts 0.25 / 4.80 Volts
Short Circuit Current (1)| 45 mA
Output Impedance| 100 Ω
Rise/Fall Time| 0.2 μ Sec
Output Update Rate(2)| 1 ms
Min/Max Frequency| 0-60 kHz
Resolution| 1 – 1000 pulses/rev
Ambient Temperature Range| Transmitter (Storage) –40ºC to 85ºC (–40ºF to 185ºF)
Transmitter (Operation) (3) –40ºC to 80ºC (–40ºF to 175ºF)
Maximum Temp, Process Fluid| (Standard Model) 90ºC (195°F)
(20ºC Ambient, 5V supply)| (High Temp Model) 155ºC (310°F)
 | (Ultra High Temp Model) 225ºC (435°F)
Anti-dither Range Default| 50% Revolution of Meter for unidirectional (software selectable from 1 – 100% of 1 revolution). 2% for bi-directional meters
Signal Filtering| Software selectable from 1ms to 250ms time constant

1. Continuous Short Circuit is not recommended. The output current should not exceed 10 mA
2.  Events are seen as output transitions 1 ms after they occur
3. Temperature of metered fluid will affect transmitter temperature, see graph

Transmitter Temperature graph

Available Designs

• G004 Standard

• G004 2-Part Pickup

• G004 Ex-Proof

Installation

Prior to installing the flow meter, remove the storage caps from the ports and look carefully into each port of the meter.
Ensure that no dirt or foreign particles have gotten into the ports of the meter. Make sure that adequate filtration exists upstream of the flow meter and that no contaminants exist in the line between the filter and flow meter. It is recommended that the flow meter be connected to the circuit by means of unions close to the flow meter to allow easy removal.

A by-pass valve should be installed between the inlet and outlet ports in parallel to the flow meter to allow flow through the system in the event that the flow meter becomes blocked by foreign material.

The preferred orientation for the meter is to place the transmitter to the side of the flow meter. Such an installation ensures that bubbles will not accumulate within the meter. In a high pressure installation, the compression and expansion of gas bubbles from the bearing pockets may create undesirable side forces on the gears. Mounting the meter with the transmitter to the side will purge the air from the meter. This orientation is also preferred as it reduces the amount of heat that rises from the meter into the transmitter circuitry.

The following items and conditions should be considered:

Line and Bypass Valves: These valves allow filter cleaning or flow meter removal without completely shutting the system down and draining the lines. They also allow system start up under conditions which could damage the meter; such as:
air in the lines, high temperature materials, or initial line surges.

Filtration: Clearances between the gears and internal wall are typically 0.001” to 0.002”. Any dirt present in the system can jam or damage the unit. A 10 micron filter (such as a Max 381 Series stainless steel unit) is generally recommended, although materials with very high viscosities may require a coarser filter. For bidirectional flow applications, use a filter on each side of the flow meter. Materials with fibrous or non abrasive particulate matter may have to be run without filters. Follow the recommendation of your Max Sales Engineer or consult our Technical Service Department.

Inlet and Outlet Ports: Use the “IN” port as the inlet for the most predominant flow direction. Install the flow meter on the discharge side of the pump whenever possible. Excessive vibration at the meter should be avoided.

High Temperatures: Mount the meter so that the transmitter is below or to the side of the meter. This minimizes heat transfer by convection from the flow meter to the transmitter. The transmitter is the most heat sensitive element in the system and the transmitter manual should be consulted for specific limits. An optional fluid heater block can be used on the flow meter to keep it at operating temperature during standby conditions. For substances that are solid at room temperature, the block may be required to keep the material molten and flowing through the meter.

Clean Plumbing: Before installing the flow meter, clean the inside of the pipe line with compressed air or steam (especially when using new pipe). Don’t use water, steam, or compressed air on the meter itself!

Do’s & Don’ts

• Install a bypass line around the meter
• Clean the filter on a regular basis
• Purge air from the meter before operating your system (Flowing near the meters maximum flow rate for a given viscosity will purge air bubbles. Tilting, tapping or shaking the meter at lower flow rates will also dislodge entrapped air)

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• Run water or aqueous solutions through the meter (except the 234 Series of meters)
• Put steam or compressed air through the meter. (Air may over-speed and damage the meter)
• Disassemble the meter
• Apply excessive differential pressure across the meter
• Exceed the maximum flow rates or pressure ratings for your meter
• Let materials solidify in the meter
• Try to pump through the meter if it contains frozen material. Re-melt the material completely before trying to pump through the flow meter.

Piping Diagram

Horizontal Installation

Horizontal Two-Way Flow

Vertical Installation

Electrical Installation – Wiring

Removal note: The transmitter does not need to be removed from the flow meter for any field servicing or adjustments.
Normally, the flow meter and transmitter are shipped back to the factory for calibration or service as a unit. If the transmitter needs to be removed from the flow meter for installation, be sure to retighten the transmitter snugly in order to ensure proper sensor alignment.

Mechanical Installation

1. The transmitter is attached to the flow meter’s threaded magnet shield. Hand tighten only. (~ 3 ft-lb)
2. The transmitter lid has four thread paths. To realign the cable, remove the lid and rotate up to 180° and retighten
   using an alternate starting point. Tighten to compress the O-ring seal.

Removal

1. Remove electrical connections
2. Unscrew transmitter, using a wrench if necessary.

WARNING
Installation and removal should only be facilitated by trained personnel Verify transmitter output type (ANALOG or FREQUENCY) before wiring, inappropriate wiring could result in damaging the circuit.

Moisture Seal Protection

On all models, the housing is designed as a liquid and vapor-tight enclosure. There is an O—ring seal at the lid of the housing — these need to be fully seated. A properly sealed transmitter will prevent the formation of damaging moisture inside the housing.
Turck connector model: The connector is sealed to the lid at the factory and is ready for use.
NPT Model: To ensure a moisture-tight seal, apply appropriate sealant to the threads at installation

This page covers the installation of transmitters with 5-pin, M12 style connectors only. For hazardous location devices with 1/2″ conduit connections, please refer to the EXInstall sheet.

Frequency Output Transmitters (Models ending with P..N/- or Q..N/-)

|  | Turck® Connector
---|---|---
PCA Label| Pin #| Mating Cable Wire Color
Power (+5 to 26 Vdc)| V+| 1| Brown
Common| Com| 4| Black
Pulse Output| Ph A| 2| White
Output Phase B (Quad only)| Ph B| 5| Grey
Case Ground| Case| 3| Blue

Current Sinking Wiring
(Model # 295-600-000 and versions ending with S/-)

A current sinking device uses the transmitter’s transistor output to act as a switch. A positive DC voltage must be applied to the transmitter’s output pin (#2). When the pulse output is triggered, this voltage will be grounded to zero volts by the transmitter. Warning: Use a 5k ohm resistor to limit current if your system does not have any other means to limit the current into the transmitter.

Voltage or Current Analog Transmitters (Models ending with A/-, B/-, C/- or D/-)

|  | Turck® Connector
---|---|---
PCA Label| Pin #| Mating Cable Wire Color
Power (+5 to 26 Vdc)| V+| 1| Brown
Common| Com| 4| Black
Pulse Output| Ph A| 2| White
Output Phase B (Quad only)| Ph B| 5| Grey
Case Ground| Case| 3| Blue

• Analog transmitters with part numbers 29X-XXX-000 or ending in A/- or C/- are 24Vdc power. Part numbers 29X-XXX-100 or ending in B/- or D/- are 12Vdc power.
  ** To minimize signal noise, analog output transmitters are fully isolated. If your PLC does not ground the negative signal input, there is a risk of a ground shift that could drive the signal out of the range of detection. To prevent this from occurring please consider installing a 10k pull down resistor between Common and Signal Output (-).

Pressure Drop Charts

Model G004 Flow Meter

Model G015 Flow Meter

Model G045 Flow Meter

Model G105 Flow Meter

Model G240 Flow Meter

Optional Heater Block Details

Temperature probe holes (all models)
1/8″ NPT
1/16″ NPT

Liquid trace ports
G004, G015 1/4″ NPT
G045, G105 3/8″ NPT
G240 (Qty 2) 3/8″ NPT

Electric Cartridge requirements

G004 3/8″ x 1″
G015 3/8″ x 1.3″
G045 1/2″ x 2.1″
G105 1/2″ x 3.1″
G240 (Qty 2) 1/2″ x 4.7″

Heater block for G015 (typical)

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Contact for Refurbishment & Calibration Services

The G-Series is not designed for user repair and all such work should be done at the factory or under the direct supervision of the Max Technical Service Department. Unauthorized repair work may damage the meter and will void the product warranty. Please make note of model and serial numbers on the flow meter before calling the factory. A return goods authorization number will be issued if the flow meter has to be sent back for refurbishment.

Price and lead time for refurbishment will be provided upon request for quotation submitted online via:
https://www.maxmachinery.com/service-request

Max Machinery, Inc.
33A Healdsburg Ave
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: 707-433-2662
www.maxmachinery.com

Positive Displacement Flow Meters
Gear Type, G Series

• See temp chart
  ** Receiver portion of 2 part transmitters are not rated Ex-Proof, consult factory
  *** Teflon not used above 90°C for this high pressure rated product.
  † Not available for hazardous location use. (Exceeds 130°C temp. limit.)

Gear Type, G Series, 316 Stainless Steel

• See temp chart
  ** Receiver portion of 2 part transmitters are not rated Ex-Proof, consult factory
  *** Teflon not used above 90°C for this high pressure rated product.

Limited Warranty

Max Machinery, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) only, that all equipment or products purchased from Seller by Purchaser shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship in normal service for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment. Seller’s obligation under this limited warranty shall be limited to replacing or repairing the part or parts, or, at Seller’s sole discretion, the products, which prove defective in material or workmanship, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.

The following are the terms and conditions of Seller’s limited warranty:

1. Purchaser will give prompt notice to Seller of any defect or failure, and satisfactory proof thereof, via telephone at 707-433-2662, or via Seller’s contact form at http://www.maxmachinery.com/contact.
2. Products are not to be returned to Seller without Purchaser first submitting a service request and obtaining a product-evaluation quote number from Seller’s website form found at http://www.maxmachinery.com/service– request.
3. Purchaser will prepay all freight charges to return any products to Seller’s factory.
4. Seller will deliver repaired products or replacements for defective parts or products to Purchaser (ground freight prepaid) at the destination provided in the original order.
5. This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of Seller’s products only, and does not apply to the following cases:
   a. Disassembly of the meter.
   b. Failure to install recommended filtration.
   c. Chemically incompatible fluids passed through the meter.
   d. Loss of or damage to product due to tampering with, abuse, misuse, mishandling, or improper packaging or installation of products by Purchaser.
   e. Failure to follow operating, maintenance, or environmental instructions prescribed in the instruction manual.
   f. Products not used for their intended purpose.
   g. Corrective work necessitated by repairs or work done to the products by anyone other than Seller.
   h. Corrective work necessitated by equipment or accessories not manufactured by Seller.

Seller reserves the right to deny any warranty claims for meters in which the measured process fluids that in any residual quantity may be harmful (regardless of SDS or MSDS statements) to employees or cause damage to Seller’s equipment and facilities.

Software: Seller grants Purchaser a non-exclusive license to use Seller’s software, according to the following terms and conditions:
i. Purchaser may install the software on one or more desktop or laptop computers for the purpose of using the products in accordance with Seller’s instructions only.
ii. All title and proprietary rights to the software are owned by and shall remain under the ownership of Seller.
iii. No copies may be made or distributed except as expressly set forth herein.
iv. Purchaser may not modify, tamper with, or reverse-engineer the software.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, EXPRESSED,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HEREOF. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, SHALL BIND SELLER.
SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES, OR PROFITS, OR INCONVENIENCES, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SELLER BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SELLER CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK OF LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY
TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SELLER. WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY. SIMILARLY, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES PURCHASER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS; HOWEVER, PURCHASER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IF A COURT OF LAW HOLDS ANY PROVISION HEREIN TO BE ILLEGAL, INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, (A) THAT PROVISION SHALL BE DEEMED AMENDED TO ACHIEVE AN ECONOMIC EFFECT THAT IS AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE TO THAT PROVIDED BY THE ORIGINAL PROVISION, AND (B) THE LEGALITY, VALIDITY AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THE REMAINING PROVISIONS HEREIN SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED THEREBY.

References

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