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POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT
FLOWMETERS
M7 SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL
M7 Pulse; M7 Standard LCD; M7 Deluxe LCD; From serial No.CXXXX

TO THE OWNER
Please take a few minutes to read through this Exceptional repeatability and high accuracy over
manual before installing and operating your meter. a wide range of fluid viscosities and flow rates are
Always retain this manual for future reference. features of the oval rotor design. With low
If you have any problems with the meter, refer to pressure drop and high pressure rating oval rotor
the maintenance and trouble shooting sections of flow meters are suitable for both gravity and
this manual. pump (in line) applications.

This manual contains connection and operating The Flow meters is only available PPS. Standard
instructions for meters with Pulse outputs and rotors are made from PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide
Liquid Crystal Displays. Each model with a Liquid Resins) with optional 316 Stainless Steel rotors
Crystal Display has an additional LCD instruction available.
manual supplied. If you need further assistance,
contact your local representative or distributor for
Meters are available with either:
advice.
- Pulse output
This Flow Meter has incorporated the oval rotor
principal into its design. This has proven to be a
- Standard LC Display and Pulse
reliable and highly accurate method of measuring
flow.
- Deluxe LC Display and Pulse
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1) It is recommended that when setting up pipe work
for meter installations a bypass line be included in the
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION design. This provides the facility for a meter to be
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE! removed for maintenance without interrupting
production. (See Fig.1)
Before use, confirm the fluid to be used is
compatible with the meter. Refer to Industry 2) Use thread sealant on all pipe threads.
fluid compatibility charts or consult your local 3) For pump applications ensure pipe work has the
representative for advice. appropriate working pressure rating to match the
pressure output of the pump. See Meter
To prevent damage from dirt or foreign matter it
Specifications section for further details.
is recommended that a Y or Basket type 60
mesh strainer be installed as close as
4) Install a wire mesh strainer (Y or basket type
possible to the inlet side of the meter. Contact
60 mesh as close as possible to the inlet side of the
your local representative for advice.
meter.
Note: When a strainer is installed it should be 5) Ensure that the meter is installed so that the
regularly inspected and cleaned. Failure to flow of the liquid is in the direction of the arrows
keep the strainer clean will dramatically effect embossed on the meter body.
flow meter performance.

Note: To prevent damage caused by air purge

slowly fill the meter with fluid. To reduce
pressure build up turn off the pump at the end of
each day.
Maintenance can be carried out to the liquid
crystal displays and pulse units without
removing or isolating the meter from the line.
When maintenance to any other part of the meter
is required, the meter must be isolated and the
line pressure reduced.

The reed switch pulse unit can cause

inaccurate rate counts when used with high
speed counters. It is advised that a debounce
circuit be used. Contact your meter distributor
for further information.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE
When fluid passes through the meter the rotors
turn, as shown below. The magnets which are
located in the rotors will pass across the pulser
Circuit board (containing either Reed switches or Hall
Effect sensors). A signal is generated which is then 6) The meter can be installed in any orientation as
sent by the Pulse Circuit Board (PCB) to the relevant long as the meter shafts are in a horizontal plane.
LC display or receiving instrument.. (Refer to Fig.2 for correct installation) The register
assembly may be orientated to suit the individual
installation.

Note: Incorrect installation can cause premature

wear of meter components.
7) Do not over tighten meter connections.
8) It is important that after initial installation
INSTALLATION you fill the line slowly, high speed air purge
could cause damage to the rotors.

9) Test the system for leaks.

10) Check the strainer for swarf or foreign

material, after the first 200 litres check
periodically, particularly if the flow rate
decreases.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
DISASSEMBLY REASSEMBLY

Ensure that the fluid supply to the meter is 1) Before reassembling check the condition of the
disconnected, and the line pressure is rotors (replace if necessary).
released before disassembly, with the exception
for repair or maintenance to the LC Display 2) Check that the smooth side of the rotors (not the
or PCB where there is no necessity to isolate the plug side) is facing you when inserting the rotors,
meter from flow. Refer to the exploded parts the smooth side of the rotor is the magnet side.
diagram on subsequent pages for item numbers. There is no difference between rotor one or rotor two.
1a) Pulse Caps models: Undo the conduit 3) Replace the rotors (Item 3) onto the shafts at 90
connector, remove pulse cap (item 9) and degrees to each other (refer Fig. 5) and check their
remove the wires from the pulse terminal board operation by turning either of the rotors.
(item 5).
If the rotors are not in mesh correctly or do not
move freely, remove one of the rotors and replace
1b) Standard LC Display: Mark the display
correctly at 90 degrees to the other rotor.
orientation with a marking pen, unscrew the four
large screws (Item 26) on top of the LC Display.
Re-check the operation of the rotors.
Carefully separate the LC Display from the
plastic housing and disconnect the wires from
the pulse terminal block. (Refer to additional 4) Replace the o’ring (Item 2) into groove in the
Standard LC Display instruction manual). meter cap, if the o’ring has grown or is damaged in any
way replace it with a new part.
1c) Deluxe LC Display: Mark the display
orientation with a marking pen, remove the four 5) Replace the meter cap making sure that the locating
retaining screws on the display face (Item 16). pin in the body lines up with the hole in the meter cap.
Lift off the display unit and remove the 9 pin
connector at the back of the display unit. (Refer Insert the cap head screws (Item 7) and tighten in
to additional Deluxe LC Display instruction a diagonal sequence 1, 3, 2, 4, etc.
manual).
6) The replacement of cables and connectors are a
2) Remove the mounting adaptor plate and gasket
reversal of the disassembly procedure, replace
(Item 14).
conduit fitting if required.
When replacing the Standard LC Display or the Deluxe
3) Loosen the cap head screws (Item 7) that hold
LC Display, confirm the orientation marks made on
down the meter cap (Item 4), remove the screws,
disassembly are aligned then screw the register into
washers and lift off the cap.
place.
4) Remove the o’ring (Item 2) from the o’ring
groove in the meter cap (Item 4).

5) Remove rotors (Item 3).

 Pulse Circuit Board (PCB) Notes:

The pulse PCB (Item 5) is fitted with (A) two reed

switches; (B) hall effect sensors; or (C) one reed
switch and one hall effect sensor.

The PCB board is fastened to the meter cap

(Item 4) by two screws and stand off’s. All care and
caution should be taken when removing or
handling the PCB as both the reed switch and hall
effect sensor are fragile.

Reed switch or hall effect sensors are not available

as individual replacement parts and are only
available with the complete PCB (Item 5).

7) Test the meter by turning the rotors with a

finger or by applying very low air pressure (no more
than a good breath) to one end of the meter,
before returning the meter to the line.
METER PARTS LISTING
Standard Display Parts Listing

Item Part No. Parts Kit Description Qty.

1 ER012 ER012S IECEX Label Intrinsic Safety Option 1

1 ER027A ER027AS Label Gx012PHRPB 1

1 ER027B ER027BS Label Gx110PHRPB 1

2 ER015 ER015S Macnaught Logo Label 1

2 ER011 ER011S MEC Logo Label 1

3 MS1063 } MS1065AS Security Wire 1

4 MS1064 Seal Crimp 1

5 ER009 } ER009S SHCS M4x0.7x25L SS C/Drilled 1

6 ER029 SHCS M4x0.7x25L SS 3

7 ER002A-C ER002A-CS Register Housing Charcoal Inc 3,4,5,6 1

7 ER002A-R ER002A-RS Register Housing Red Inc 3,4,5,6 1

8 OR13x1.5 } ER025S O’Ring 2

9 ER025 M16 Blanking Cap incl. item 8 2

Item Part No. Parts Kit Description Qty

10 ER026 } ER026S 1/2” NPT Blanking Cap incl. item 11 3

11 BS018 3

12 ER024 } ER024S M20 Blanking Cap Inc 13 1

13 OR17x1.5 O’Ring 1

14 ER001M ER001MS Back Housing ISO inc. 9,12,14,15,16 1

14 ER001N ER001NS Back Housing NPT inc. 10,14,15,16 1

15 MS199 MS199S Cheese Head Screw M6x6 S/S 1

16 ER014 ER014S Register Cap Seal 1

17 ER051 ER051S Wall Mount Bracket incl. item 18 x 4 1

18 N46 N46S Phillips Head C’sk Screw M4x8 S/S 4

METER SPECIFICATONS

METER TROUBLE SHOOTING

METER DIMENSIONS

WARRANTY
Macnaught Pty Ltd warrants that the Products will be free from any defects caused by faulty
material or workmanship for a period of Twenty Four (24) months from the date of sale of the
Products to the end user (the ‘Warranty Period’) PROVIDED THAT, during the Warranty Period:
1. Macnaught receives notice setting out full details of any defect in any product and details of the
time and place of purchase of the Product: and
2. the end user, at its own cost returns the Product to the nearest authorised Macnaught Service
Centre.
Macnaught shall, as its option repair or replace and Product found defective by its inspection or
refund the price paid by the end user for that Product.
Macnaught liability and the end user’s rights under this warranty shall be limited to such repair,
replacement or refund and, in particular, shall not extend to any direct, special, indirect or
consequential damage or losses of any nature.
Note:
This warranty does not form part of, nor does it constitute, a contract between Macnaught
and the end user. It is additional to any warranty given by the seller of the Products and does
not exclude, limit, restrict or modify the rights and remedies conferred upon the end user, or the
liabilities imposed on the seller, by any statute or other laws in respect of the sale of the Product.

Macnaught Pty Ltd

PO Box 90 Arncliffe NSW 2205 Australia
Telephone (02) 9567 0401
Facsimile (02) 9597 7773
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.macnaught.com.au