ICON PROCESS CONTROLS TIR Series Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor Instruction Manual

: July 2, 2024
: ICON PROCESS CONTROLS

Table of Contents

TIR Series Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Specifications:
Product Information:
Materials of Construction:
Safety Information:
Installation Instructions:
FAQ:
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TIR Series Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

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Specifications:

Operating Voltage
Current Consumption
Control Output
Transmitter Relay Output
Flow Rate GPM | LPM
Fluid Accuracy
Response Frequency
Max Flow Rate
Min Flow Rate

Product Information:

The Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor is designed to
provide accurate and reliable flow measurements. It features a
Zirconium Ceramic Rotor and Bushings which offer exceptional wear
resistance and durability compared to competitors.

Materials of Construction:

O-ring material, Operating Temperature, Protection Rating,
Approval (optional)

Safety Information:

Before installation or removal, ensure the system is
de-pressurized and vented. Always confirm chemical compatibility
and do not exceed maximum temperature or pressure specifications.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and avoid altering
the product construction.

Installation Instructions:

Lubricate O-rings with a compatible viscous lubricant.
Carefully lower the sensor into the fitting using an
alternating twisting motion.
Ensure tab and notch are parallel to flow direction.
Hand tighten the sensor cap without using tools.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use tools to tighten the sensor
cap?

A: No, using tools may damage the product and
void the warranty. Hand tightening is recommended.

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Truflo® — TIR Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Quick Start Manual

Rotates 330°

Read the user’s manual carefully before starting to use the unit. Producer reserves the right to implement changes without prior notice.

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Safety Information
De-pressurize and vent system prior to installation or removal Confirm chemical compatibility before use DO NOT exceed maximum temperature or pressure specifications ALWAYS wear safety goggles or face-shield during installation and/or service DO NOT alter product construction

Warning | Caution | Danger
Indicates a potential hazard. Failure to follow all warnings may lead to equipment damage, injury, or death.
Note | Technical Notes
Highlights additional information or detailed procedure.
WARNING

Hand Tighten Only
Over tightening may permanently damage product threads and lead to failure of the retaining nut.
Do Not Use Tools
Use of tool(s) may damage produced beyond repair and potentially void product warranty.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Always utilize the most appropriate PPE during installation and service of Truflo products.
Pressurized System Warning
Sensor may be under pressure. Take caution to vent system prior to installation or removal. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage and/or serious injury.

General Information
General
Operating Voltage Current Consumption Control Output Transmitter Relay Output Flow Rate GPM | LPM Fluid Accuracy Response Frequency Max Flow Rate Min Flow Rate
Materials of Construction
O-ring material Operating Temperature Protection Rating Approval *Optional

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Truflo® — TIR Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Industry’s Most Accurate & Reliable Paddle Wheel Flow Meters
The TI Series insertion plastic paddle wheel flow meter has been engineered to provide long-term accurate flow measurement in tough industrial applications. The paddle wheel assembly consists of a engineered Tefzel® paddle and micro- polished zirconium ceramic rotor pin and bushings. High performance Tefzel® and Zirconium materials have been selected due to their excellent chemical and wear resistant properties.
? Lifetime Warranty On Paddle Wheel Assembly ? ½” 24″ Line Sizes ? Pulse | 4-20mA + 1 Amp Relay Output

New ShearPro® Design ? Contoured Flow Profile ? Reduced Turbulence = Increased Longevity ? 78% Less Drag than Old Flat Paddle Design
Ref: NASA “Shape Effects on Drag”
Tefzel® Paddle Wheel ? Superior Chemical And Wear Resistance vs PVDF

vs. Flat Paddle

Zirconium Ceramic Rotor | Bushings
? Up to 15x the Wear Resistance ? Integral Rotor Bushings Reduce Wear
and Fatigue Stress

360º Shielded Rotor Design
? Eliminates Finger Spread ? No Lost Paddles

vs. Competitor

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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Installation

Retention Cap

Very Important

Lubricate O-rings with a viscous lubricant, compatible with the materials of construction.

Using an alternating | twisting motion, carefully lower the sensor into the fitting. | Do Not Force | Fig 5

Ensure tab | notch are parallel to flow direction | Fig-2

Lubricate with silicone inside of insertion fitting

Hand tighten the sensor cap. DO NOT use any tools on the sensor cap or the cap threads or fitting threads may be damaged. | Fig-5

Fig – 1

Fig – 2

Retention Cap
Flow Process Pipe

Fig – 3

Locating Pin
Ensure O-rings are well lubricated
Notch
1¼” G
Sensor Blade Ensure tab is parallel to flow direction

Fig – 4 Top View

Correct Sensor Position
01 Tab
Notch

VERY IMPORTANT Lubricate O-rings with a viscous 02 lubricant, compatible with the system 03
Flow Meter Positioning Tab

Fig – 5

Notch

Hand tighten using the retention cap

DO NOT use display to tighten

Locate the flow meter positioning tab andclamp saddle notch.
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Engage one thread of the sensor cap, then turn the sensor until the alignment tab is seated in the fitting notch. Ensure tab is parallel to flow direction.

· Hand tighten the screw cap · DO NOT use any tools — threads may
be damaged · Ensure meter is firmly in place
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Truflo® — TIR Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Correct Sensor Position Setup
TI Series flow meters measure liquid media only. There should be no air bubbles and the pipe must always remain full. To ensure accurate flow measurement, the placement of the flow meters needs to adhere to specific parameters. This requires a straight run pipe with a minimum number of pipe diameters distance upstream and downstream of the flow sensor.

Flange
Inlet

Outlet

2x 90º Elbow

Inlet

Outlet

Reducer

Inlet

Outlet

10xID

5xID

25xID

5xID

15xID

5xID

90º Downward Flow

90º Elbow Downward Flow Upward

Inlet

Outlet

Inlet

Outlet

Ball Valve

Inlet

Outlet

40xID

5xID

Installation Positions
Figure – 1

20xID

5xID

Figure – 2

50xID

5xID

Figure – 3

Good if NO SEDIMENT present

Good if NO AIR BUBBLES present

*Maximum % of solids: 10% with particle size not exceeding 0.5mm cross section or length

Preferred installation if SEDIMENT* or AIR BUBBLES
may be present

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Truflo® — TIR Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Terminal Connections

IO-Link Connection

Terminal Description

1

18-30VDC

2

Factory Specific

3

– VDC

4

IO-Link

M12 Connection (no Internal wiring required)

Terminal

Description

1

+ 10-30 VDC

2

Totalizer Pulse Output NPN

3

– VDC

4

Flow Rate Pulse Output NPN

5

4-20mA +

6

4-20mA –

Color
Brown White Blue Black Yellow Grey

Fittings and K-Factor
TEE FITTINGS

CLAMP-ON SADDLES

CPVC SOCKET WELD-ON ADAPTERS

Tee Fitting

IN

DN

½” (V1) 20

½” (V2) 25

¾”

20

1″

25

1½”

40

2″

50

2½”

65

3″

80

4″

100

K-Factor

LPM
156.1 267.6 160.0 108.0 37.0 21.6 14.4
9.3 5.2

GPM
593.0 1013.0 604.0 408.0 140.0
81.7 54.4 35.0 19.8

Sensor Length
S S S S S L L L L

Pressure vs. Temperature

bar psi 15.2 220

= PVC

= PP

13.8 200

12.4 180

11.0 160

9.7 140

8.3 120

6.9 100

5.5 80

4.1 60

2.8 40

1.4 20

00

°F 60

104

140

175

°C 20

40

60

80

= PVDF

212

248

100

120

316SS PC

PVC

PP PVDF

Clamp Saddles

K-Factor

IN

DN

LPM GPM

2″

50

21.6

81.7

3″

80

9.3

35.0

4″

100

5.2

19.8

6″

150

2.4

9.2

8″

200

1.4

5.2

Sensor Length
S S S L L

Note: During system design the specifications of all components must be considered. | Non-Shock
Rotates 330°

PVC PP PVDF

316SS

Weld On Adapter

IN

DN

2″

50

2½”

65

3″

80

4″

100

6″

150

8″

200

10″

250

12″

300

14″

400

16″

500

18″

600

20″

800

24″

1000

K-Factor

LPM
14.4 9.3 9.3 5.2 2.4 1.4 0.91 0.65 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.23 0.16

GPM
54.4 35.5 35.0 19.8 9.2 5.2 3.4 2.5 1.8 1.4 1.1 0.9 0.6

Sensor Length
S S S S L L L L L L L L L

Min/Max Flow Rates

Pipe Size (O.D.)
½” | DN15 ¾” | DN20 1″ | DN25 1 ½” | DN40 2″ | DN50 2 ½” | DN60 3″ | DN80 4″ | DN100 6″ | DN150 8″ | DN200

LPM | GPM 0.3m/s min.
3.5 | 1.0 5.0 | 1.5 9.0 | 2.5 25.0 | 6.5 40.0 | 10.5 60.0 | 16.0 90.0 | 24.0 125.0 | 33.0 230.0 | 60.0 315.0 | 82.0

LPM | GPM 10m/s max 120.0 | 32.0 170.0 | 45.0 300.0 | 79.0 850.0 | 225.0 1350.0 | 357.0 1850.0 | 357.0 2800.0 | 739.0 4350.0 | 1149.0 7590.0 | 1997.0 10395.0 | 2735.0

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Programming

STEPS
1

Press and Hold SET

3 Sec.

2

K Factor

DISPLAY

3

Enter K Factor Value

4

4-20mA Output Range

5 Enter 4-20mA Output Value

6

Alarm Set Point

7 Enter Alarm Set Point Value

8

Alarm Hysteresis

9

Enter Hysteresis Value

Select/Save/Continue

Move selection left

RANGE OPERATION

Change digit value

K1 — Pipe Size: ¾” – 24″ GPM | ½” – 8″ LPM K2 — Pipe Size: 10″ – 24″ LPM Press to select and

0 999.9

Press Press Press

to change to move left to save

Factory default: 4mA = 0 | No Flow Press
Factory Default =100 Press to change Press to move left Press to save

Press

Factory Default =100 Press to change Press to move left Press to save
Prevents Relay Chatter Press

Press Press Press

to change to move left to save

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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Additional Programming

STEPS
1
2

Press and Hold

3 Sec.

Lock Out Feature

DISPLAY

3

Filter Speed

Select/Save/Continue

Move selection left

RANGE

OPERATION

Change digit value

0 99 1 99

Factory Default: Lk = 10 Otherwise meter will enter Lockout Mode* Press to change Press to save
Weight ratio = 1/100 99/100

4

Decimal Place

5

Units of Flow

6

Programming OP2 Output Pulse Control Totalizer

7

Programming Relay

8

Start Up Delay

Relay Selection Mode

0 or 1

Change decimal place Press to change Press to save

Ut.G = Gallons (Factory default) Ut.L = Liters | Ut.KL = Kiloliters Press to change Press to save

E/F/A

Con.E = Pulse Output of Unit volume = One Gal/Pulse Con.F = Paddle Pulse Frequency Max 5 KHZ Con.A = N/A Press to change, Press to save

0 4

Alt = 0 (Factory default) = No Relay Press to change Refer to relay selection mode (below) Press to save

0 99 sec

Prevents false alarms during start-ups Press to change Press to move left Press to save

*Lockout Mode will prevent any changes from being made unless lockout value = “10”

Mode
ALt.1 ALt.1
ALt.2 ALt.3
ALt.4

No Output
R1 ON R1 ON R1 ON R1 ON

Description
R2 ON R2 ON R2 ON
R2 ON

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Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor

Rotor Pin | Paddle Replacement

01 Line up pin with hole

02 GENTLY tap

Small Pin

02 Tap until pin is 50% out

Pin Hole

04 Pull out

05 Pull out

06

Paddle

Insert new paddle in flow meter

07 Push in pin approx. 50%

08 GENTLY tap

09 Congratulations! Replacement procedure is complete!

Ensure holes are aligned

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Truflo® — TIR Series
Insertion Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Sensor
Warranty, Returns and Limitations
Warranty
Icon Process Controls Ltd warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service in accordance with instructions furnished by Icon Process Controls Ltd for a period of one year from the date of sale of such products. Icon Process Controls Ltd obligation under this warranty is solely and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement, at Icon Process Controls Ltd option, of the products or components, which Icon Process Controls Ltd examination determines to its satisfaction to be defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period. Icon Process Controls Ltd must be notified pursuant to the instructions below of any claim under this warranty within thirty (30) days of any claimed lack of conformity of the product. Any product repaired under this warranty will be warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period. Any product provided as a replacement under this warranty will be warranted for the one year from the date of replacement.
Returns
Products cannot be returned to Icon Process Controls Ltd without prior authorization. To return a product that is thought to be defective, go to www.iconprocon.com, and submit a customer return (MRA) request form and follow the instructions therein. All warranty and non-warranty product returns to Icon Process Controls Ltd must be shipped prepaid and insured. Icon Process Controls Ltd will not be responsible for any products lost or damaged in shipment.
Limitations
This warranty does not apply to products which: 1) are beyond the warranty period or are products for which the original purchaser does not follow the warranty procedures outlined above; 2) have been subjected to electrical, mechanical or chemical damage due to improper, accidental or negligent use; 3) have been modified or altered; 4) anyone other than service personnel authorized by Icon Process Controls Ltd have attempted to repair; 5) have been involved in accidents or natural disasters; or 6) are damaged during return shipment to Icon Process Controls Ltd reserves the right to unilaterally waive this warranty and dispose of any product returned to Icon Process Controls Ltd where: 1) there is evidence of a potentially hazardous material present with the product; or 2) the product has remained unclaimed at Icon Process Controls Ltd for more than 30 days after Icon Process Controls Ltd has dutifully requested disposition. This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by Icon Process Controls Ltd in connection with its products. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. The remedies of repair or replacement as stated above are the exclusive remedies for the breach of this warranty. IN NO EVENT SHALL Icon Process Controls Ltd BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND I NCLUDING PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY OR FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON. THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE FINAL, COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF WARRANTY TERMS AND NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ON BEHALF OF Icon Process Controls Ltd. This warranty will be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.
If any portion of this warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such finding will not invalidate any other provision of this warranty.

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