Controlotron 1010PVN - 2.12 GUIDE TO A SMOOTH INSTALLATION; CHECKLIST FOR 1010 STARTUP & PERFORMANCE

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1010PVNFM-3A
Section 2
INSTALLATION/TRANSDUCER MOUNT GUIDELINES
q Install Transducers (Reflect/Direct) as recommended by meter; Use assigned spacing
positions!
q Use Reflect Mount whenever possible (Not permitted on plastic pipes).
q Avoid placing transducers downstream of flow obstructions, pressure drops, elbows.
q Mount upstream of Orifice Plates, Turbines, Valves, “T’s”
q Allow a minimum of 10 diameters of straight pipe upstream of Transducers; More follow-
ing multi elbows.
q If <10 diameters is available, mount Reflect within 2 diameters, in Plane-of-Elbow (on
outside of bend).
q DO NOT mount Transducers on top and/or bottom of horizontal pipe!
q Ensure pipe is clean and smooth; remove external scale, loose or flaking paint.
q Use appropriate Coupling Compound for application (see charts below).
PROGRAMMING
q Select appropriate meter yype: Clamp-On, Reflexor, Dual Beam, Flow Tube, etc.
q Select proper channel (Dual or Multi-Channel Systems Only).
q Use “Full Site Setup”
q Create Site (or Recall Site).
q Program accurate Pipe Diameter, Material & Wall Thickness (or choose from tables).
q Program accurate Liner Material and Thickness (if applicable); Ensure Liner is well
bonded.
q Program correct Liquid Type (Estimated Vs), Consult Vs Database for liquids not on
meter menu.
q Select Recommended Transducer, HP for Steel Only; Use first choice for Universals, if
possible.
q Ensure Transducer Type & Size match programming.
q Ensure transducer serial numbers match each other.
2.12 GUIDE TO A SMOOTH INSTALLATION
NOTE: The following should be used in conjunction with the System 1010 Field
Manual Diagnostic and Troubleshooting procedures.
2.12.1 CHECKLIST FOR 1010 STARTUP & PERFORMANCE