INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MODEL SP1200 Flo-Calibration System DOC#: MN-1200
METER PROVER OPERATION-COMPREHENSIVE WARNING Never drop any component of the prover system-carefully place each component in desired location. The Temperature Probe MUST be removed before installation or removal of transition piping. The probe is easily damaged by any type of shock. All prover runs are to be made using temperature compensation. PROCEDURES Assemble prover piping on the discharge of the trailer to be proved. The prover MUST be supported. Install the temperature probe.
INITIAL SET-UP MODE Hold down “RESET” key and turn power “ON” The prover “SET-UP” menu will be displayed. 1 = Clock 2 = RTD 3 = Factor 4 = More Press “PRINT” key Set-up ticket will be printed. Example: <<<<<<<<>>>>>>> > Fl o- cal set up 03: 35P 14- Jul 97 Pr oduct 0 - LOX 1 - LI N 2 - LAR 3 - LCO2 4 - LN20 5 - CC02 6 - MAPP 7 - LPG R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fact or . 4063 . 779419 . 4063 . 63051 . 4063 . 761813 . 4063 . 057356 0 0 . 4063 .
Select “1-Clock” by pressing “1” key. Hours: Enter the correct hour (1-12). The number entered will be displayed on the second line of the display. Press “ENTER” key. Minutes: Enter the correct minutes (0-59). The minute entered will be displayed on the second line of the display. Press “ENTER” key. 1-Am, 2-Pm Press “1” key if correct time is “AM” or Press “2” key if correct time is “PM”. Press “ENTER” key. Date: Enter the correct date (1-31). Press “ENTER” key. Month: Enter the correct month (1-12).
“SET-UP” menu will be displayed: 1 = Clock 2 = RTD 3 = Factor 4 = More “2-RTD” should not be selected. This is a factory calibration function. Select “3-Factor” by pressing “3” key. ***NOTE: To exit the “SET-UP” menu press “RESET” key. PRODUCT SELECTOR 0 = LOX 1 = LIN 2 = LAR 3 = LCO2 4 = N20 5 = CCO2 6 = MAPP 7 = LPG Product Number? Select desired product and press corresponding key. 0 = LOX .30456 Rfactor? To retain displayed Rfactor: Press “RESET” key, display will advance.
1 = Clock 2 = RTD 3 = Factor 4 = More Select “4=More” by pressing “4” key. “MORE” menu will be displayed. 1 - Meter 2 - Plant 3 - Tractr 4 - Trailr Select “1-Meter” by pressing “1” key. Meter: Press “CLEAR/FEED” key: Enter serial number of turbine meter under test, Press “ENTER” key: “MORE” menu will again be displayed. 1 - Meter 2 - Plant 3 - Tractr 4 - Trailr Select “2=Plant” by pressing “2” key Plant: Press “CLEAR/FEED” key. Enter Plant number, Press “ENTER” key.
Select “3 - Tractr” by pressing “3” key. Tractor: Press “CLEAR/FEED” key. Enter Tractor number, Press “ENTER” key. “MORE” menu will again be displayed. 1 - Meter 2 - Plant 3 - Tractr 4 - Trailr Select “4 - Trailr” by pressing “4” key. Trailer: Press “CLEAR/FEED” key. Enter Trailer number, Press “ENTER” key. “MORE” menu will again be displayed. 1 - Meter 2 - Plant 3 - Tractr 4 - Trailr Press “RESET”.
SET-UP OPERATING MODE **Flo-Cal** 00:00P Press any key to continue 00-Mar-00 SP1200 will alternate these 2 displays until “RESET” is pressed. Correct product must be displayed in the upper left hand corner. LIN Gm 0 No T/C GO PROVE To change product, press “←” key. Press CLEAR to change product Press “CLEAR/FEED” key.
Cool down is verified by the temperature display. The temperature displayed along with a small “c” indicates the prover piping is cooled down. The temperature displayed with “H” indicates temperature is high; with “L” indicates temperature is low (out of range). LIN Gm 0 -198.8c GO PROVE NOTE: The temperature correction factor (TCF) may be viewed by pressing & holding the “ENTER” key. LIN TCF: 1 No T/C LIN -198.8c TCF: 1.012512 Start trailer product pump. Once primed, turn on the trailer totalizer.
Enter the trailer totalizer reading noted at the start of the prover. Press “ENTER” key. End reading? LIN Gm 120 -198.8c GO PROVE Enter the trailer totalizer reading noted at the end of the prover. Press “ENTER” key Enter cal type 0=CF / 1=KF? Enter the type of Factor used to calibrate the trailer totalizer. Press “0” if CF (Calibration Factor = 1/K) or press “1” if KF (K-Factor direct entry for calibration) Press “ENTER” key Enter CF? Enter the CF from the trailer totalizer.
Reprove the trailer. Compare the prover totalizer reading to the trailer totalizer. Truck % error should be within specified tolerance. Repeat as necessary. Proceed with sealing the trailer meter box. Affix calibration decal. Complete documentation. (Work order) If several trailers will be proved, the prover piping should be assembled and cooled within 15 minutes. If this cannot be done, the piping will need to be blown dry using nitrogen. DO NOT USE SHOP AIR.
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