ONICON F-4000 Series User Manual
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F-4000 Series Ultrasonic Flow Meter Manual 05/15 - 0707-13 / 18838
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1.5 MAINTENANCE
Periodically inspect the power cables, transducer cables, cable glands and the enclosure for signs
of damage. Inspect transducer installation and mounting hardware for loose connections.
1.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIRED HARDWARE
Installation hardware: ONICON clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters typically require installation
hardware. Hardware requirements vary by pipe size and material.
1.7 ADDITIONAL HARDWARE THAT MAY BE REQUIRED
Flex conduit may be required to connect transducer to rigid conduit. Do not connect transducers
to rigid conduit.
1.8 WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The F-4000 was designed for installation and use in typical commercial/industrial environments.
The following considerations must be observed in selecting a location for the meter:
• The ambient operating temperature range is 14° F (-10° C) to 122° F (50° C).
• Do not expose the meter to corrosive liquids or fumes.
• Avoid installation locations that are close to strong sources of electrical interference.
• Avoid installing the electronics enclosure in direct sunlight.
• Avoid installation locations where the transducers will be exposed to vibrations in the
piping system.
• Always run transducer cables in dedicated conduit separate from signal and power cables.
• Do not run signal cables for the meter in conduit with mains (AC) power cables.
1.9 WARRANTY & SERIAL NUMBER
Warranty
ONICON provides a 2-year warranty for this product. Certain exclusions apply. Please refer to
ONICON’s Conditions of Sale for details.
Serial Number
The serial number of your F-4000 is located outside and inside the enclosure. All components
of your F-4000 (electronics enclosure & transducers) will bear identical serial numbers. Serial
numbers are unique identifiers that you should have available when contacting ONICON for
assistance regarding your meter.