Badger Meter 3-A Sanitary - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
The Blancett FloClean turbine flow meter is designed with wear resistant moving parts to provide trouble-free operation and
long service life The durable 316L stainless steel construction provides a cost efficient flow measurement system that offers
excellent accuracy and repeatability The FloClean turbine meter repair kit is designed for easy field service of a damaged flow
meter, rather than replacing the entire flow meter See Repair Kits on page 12 for information
THEORY OF OPERATION
Fluid entering the meter passes through the inlet flow straightener
which reduces its turbulent flow pattern and improves the fluid’s
velocity profile Fluid then passes through the turbine, causing it to
rotate at a speed proportional to the fluid velocity As each turbine
blade passes through the magnetic field, the blade generates an
AC voltage pulse in the pickup coil at the base of the magnetic
pickup (see Figure 1 ) These pulses produce an output frequency
proportional to the volumetric flow through the meter The output
frequency represents flow rate and/or totalization of fluid passing
through the turbine flow meter
Rotor
Magnetic
Pickup
Output Signal
Figure 1: Theory of operation
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical
Body/Internal Wetted Parts 316L stainless steel
Bearings Nickel bindery tungsten carbide
Turbine Nickel plated CD4MCU stainless steel
Shaft Nickel bindery tungsten carbide
Connections Sanitary clamp ends
Electrical
Pickup (option 0) NEMA 6; –150…300° F (–100…149° C)
Accuracy
Accuracy ±1% of reading
Repeatability ±0 1%
Certifications
Construction
Temperature –150…300° F (–101…149° C)
Pressure Rating 1000 psi maximum (rating based on Tri-Clamp sanitary connection)
Corrosion
Contact Blancett to determine if operating liquid is compatible with
materials of construction
User Manual
Page 5 November 2013