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TRICON/E®3 TRANSMITTER

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n Electronic pulse output proportional tothe meter’s rate of flow

n Electronic pulse output available with4–20mA analog output or highfrequency forward/reverse pulse output

n Mounts between the meter andregister – Direct Read, ARB®,ProRead™, E-Coder®, or E-Coder)R900i ™

n Utilizes dual optical switch type design which is more accurate andreliable than the older single opticalswitch designs

n Stainless steel ball bearings minimize torque

n Tamperproof seal pin to preventunauthorized access

n In-line adaptability allows installationor service without interrupting themeter service

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An electronic digital pulse output with the4–20mA analog option is available forcustomers requiring both digital and analogoutputs. Reverse flow indication isavailable with the high frequencyforward/reverse pulse output option.

The TRICON/E3 transmitter mountsbetween the meter maincase and theregister. The bayonet-type mount allowsthe TRICON/E3 to be easily retrofitted tomany existing Neptune meters withoutinterruption. Contact Neptune regarding compatibility.

The TRICON/E3 with the 4–20mA analogoption provides an analog signal that isproportional to the flow. Together, thedigital pulse signal and the 4–20mA analogoutput provide information on totalconsumption and flow rate for closemonitoring of water usage.

The TRICON/E3 with the high frequencyforward/reverse pulse output option can beused in applications where directional flowmonitoring is required in addition to totalconsumption and flow information.

Every Neptune meter meets or exceeds thelatest AWWA standards ensuring accurate,dependable performance.

Neptune TRICON/E3 units are ideally suitedfor monitoring/controlling total flow rate datasuch as:

n Instantaneous readout of customerconsumption via remote instrumentationor computer

n Batch or continuous processn Water softening regenerationn Demineralizationn Reverse osmosisn Chemical treatment/injectionn Filtrationn Boiler feed water make-upn Cooling tower water make-up n Irrigationn High or low rate alarmingn Reverse flow alarming

Dual optical switches allow the TRICON/E3 todistinguish between forward and reverserotation, eliminating false pulse generationunder low or no flow conditions.

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TRICON/E®3 transmitters provide an interface between the watermeter and an electronic controller for batching processes,

monitoring flow totalization, and/or flow rate data.

Neptune provides a limited warranty withrespect to its TRICON/E3 transmitters forperformance, materials, and workmanship.

PS TRICONE 02.10 © Copyright 2010, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc. TouchRead is a registered trademark of Sensus Metering System.

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Neptune Technology Group Inc.1600 Alabama Highway 229Tallassee, AL 36078USATel: (800) 645-1892Fax: (334) 283-7293

Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd.7275 West Credit AvenueMississauga, Ontario L5N 5M9CanadaTel: (905) 858-4211Fax: (905) 858-0428

Neptune Technology Group Inc.Ejército Nacional No. 418 Piso 12, Desp. 1201-1202 Col. Chapultepec Morales Delegación Miguel Hidalgo 11570 México, Distrito Federal Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708Fax: (525) 55203 6503

n Sizes:

• T-10 (5/8”–2”)

• HP Turbine (1 1⁄2”–20”)

• TRU/FLO Compound (2”–6”x8”)

• HP Fire Service Turbine (3”–10”)

• HP PROTECTUS III (4”–10”)n Register Compatibility:

• Direct Read

• ARB V

• ProRead (ARB VI)

• E-Coder

• E-Coder)R900in Connection Wire:

• Distances up to 1000 feet – AWG

• #22 twisted pair cable

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(OVER 0-70°C OPERATING TEMPERATURE)

Meter Type Pulses/ Flow Rate @ Flow Rate Value @& Size US Gallons 4 mA Output (US GPM) 20 mA Output (US GPM)

T-105/8” 578.1 0 203/4” 322.6 0 301” 150.8 0 50

1 1/2” 67.57 0 1002” 37.3 0 160

TRU/FLO® Compound (Turbine Side) and HP TRU/FLO (Turbine Side)2” HP 6.095 0 200

3” 2.890 0 4504” 1.590 0 1,0006” 0.464 0 2,000

HP Turbine1 1/2” 6.095 0 160

2” 6.095 0 2003” 11.20 0 4504” 7.556 0 1,2006” 0.7273 0 3,0008” 0.7556 0 4,00010” 0.7556 0 6,50012” 0.7556 0 8,00016” 0.07556 0 13,50020” 0.07556 0 22,000

HP PROTECTUS III®

4” 7.556 0 1,2006” 0.7556 0 2,8888” 0.6095 0 4,95910” 0.5333 0 9,209

Parameter Description Min Max UnitsHF and UP/DN Digital Pulse Model

VCC Supply Voltage (DC) 11.5 26.5 VoltsIs Supply Current 0.020 0.050 Amps

Vol Low Output Voltage 0 0.4 VoltsVoh High Output Voltage 8.5 12 VoltsIol Current at Vol .010 AmpsIoh Current at Voh .010 Amps

tr I-h Output Rise Time 2* µsectf h-l Output Fall Time 2* µsec

Measured with RL = 2.4 Kohms, CL = 50 pF4-20 ma Model

VCC Supply Voltage (DC) 22.5 26.5 VoltsIs Supply Current 0.1 AmpsRL Loop Resistance 0 600 Ohms

Gain Scaling Accuracy 0.5 %FSZero Offset Accruacy 0.2 %FS

Note: initial calibration is 1% totalBoth Models (unless otherwise specified)

Operating Temperature 0 70 Degrees CStorage Temperature -40 85 Degrees C

Supply Voltage -30 30 VoltsOutput Load (Pulse Output) 1200 Ohms

Output Current (Pulse Output) 0.01 Amps

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P R O D U C T S H E E T

TRICON®/S REGISTER

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n Register

• Reed switch technology

• Large, easy-to-read numerals

• Rugged thermoplastic housing

• Monitoring capability permitslocating registers up to 1,000feet from controller

• Wide variety of calibratedswitch closures available

• Tamperproof – only one sealwire screw to secure registerand terminal cover

n Readily available for all Neptune meters:

• T-10 Disc

• HP Turbine

• TRU/FLO® Compound

• HP Fire Service Turbine

• HP PROTECTUS® III

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The TRICON/S register mounts on themeter maincase. The bayonet-type mountallows the TRICON/S to be easily retrofittedto many existing Neptune meters withoutinterruption. The TRICON/S can be used in applications where a switch closure that isproportional to the flow rate is required. Several switch configurations are available.

Every Neptune meter and TRICON/S register meet or exceed the latest standards of theAmerican Water Works Association ensuring accurate, dependable performance.

The TRICON/S register is ideally suited for controlling/monitoring total flow rate data such as:

n Water softening regeneration

n Demineralization reverse osmosis

n Chemical treatment/injection

n Batch processing

n Filtration

n Boiler feed water make-up

n Cooling tower water make-up

n Irrigation

Neptune provides a limited warranty with respect to its TRICON/S Register System forperformance, materials, and workmanship.

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The TRICON®/S can be used in applications where a switchclosure that is proportional to the flow rate is required.

PS TRICONS 10.09 © Copyright 2009, Neptune Technology Group Inc. TRICON is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.

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Neptune Technology Group Inc.1600 Alabama Highway 229Tallassee, AL 36078USATel: (800) 645-1892Fax: (334) 283-7299

Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd.7275 West Credit AvenueMississauga, Ontario L5N 5M9CanadaTel: (905) 858-4211Fax: (905) 858-0428

Neptune Technology Group Inc.Ejército Nacional No. 418 Piso 12, Desp. 1201-1202 Col. Chapultepec Morales Delegación Miguel Hidalgo 11570 México, Distrito Federal Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708Fax: (525) 55203 6503

n Sizes:

• T-10 (5/8”–2”)

• Trident Turbine (3”–10”)

• HP Turbine (1 1⁄2”–20”)

• TRU/FLO Compound (2”– 6”x8”)

• HP Fire Service (3”– 10”)

• HP PROTECTUS III (4”– 10”)

n Units of measure:

• U.S. gallons

• Imperial gallons

• Litres

• Cubic feet

• Cubic metres

n Connection wire:

• Distances up to 300 feet (91 metres) – AWG #22

• Distances from 300 to 500 feet(91–152 metres) – AWG #20

• Distances 500–1000 feet* (152–304 metres) – AWG #18

n Electrical characteristics (at 25°C unlessspecified): Absolute maximums (not to beexceeded without possible damage)

• Switch power: 10 watts (DC)

• Switch current: 0.5 amps (DC)

• Switch voltage: 200 volts (DC)

* Recommended installation: Registershould be in an upright position. Notrecommended for pit applications.

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Neptune engages in ongoing research and development to improve andenhance its products. Therefore, Neptune reserves the right to changeproduct or system specifications without notice.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (at 25ºC unless specified)

AVAILABLE SWITCH CLOSURES (for T-10s and Turbines)

METER APPLICATION GUIDE

Switch Ratings Min Typ Max UnitsOperating Temperature -40 125 °COpen Circuit Resistance 10 MOhms

Closed Circuit Resistance 0.1 OhmsBreak Down Voltage (DC) 250 Volts

Capacitance 1.5 pFActuation Time 0.0005 sec

Shock With No Contact 100 G

Gal, Imp. Gal, Cubic Cubic

or Litres*/ 5/8-1” 11/2-2” 11/2-4” 6”-12” 16”-20” Feet/ 5/8-1” 11/2-2” 11/2-4” 6”-12” 16”-20” Metres/ 11/2-4” 6”-12” 16”-20”

Contact T-10 T-10 HPT HPT HPT Contact T-10 T-10 HPT HPT HPT Contact HPT HPT HPT

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10 3 3 3 10 3 3 3 3 10 3 3 3

100 3 3 3 3 100 3 3 3 3 3 100 3 3 3

1000 3 3 3 3 3 1000 3 3 3 3 1000 3 3

10,000 3 3 3 3 10,000 3 3 10,000 3

100,000 3 3 100,000 3 100,000

Meter/Size Normal Flow Max MeterRange (GPM) Continuous Flow Length (in.)

T-105/8” 1/2 - 20 10 7 1/2

5/8” x 3/4” 1/2 - 20 10 7 1/23/4” 3/4 - 30 15 9

3/4” x 1 3/4 - 30 15 91” 1 - 50 25 10 3/4

1 1/2” Threaded End 2 - 100 50 12 5/8

1 1/2” Flanged End 2 - 100 50 132” Threaded End 2 1/2 - 160 80 15 1/4

2” Flanged End 2 1/2 - 160 80 17Trident Turbine

3” 5 - 450 450 124” 10 - 1000 1000 146” 20 - 2000 2000 188” 35 - 3500 3500 2010” 50 - 5500 5500 26

HP Turbine1 1/2” 4 - 160 160 10

2” 4 - 160 160 103” 5 - 450 450 124” 10- 1200 1200 146” 20 - 2500 2500 188” 35 - 4000 4000 2010” 50 - 6500 6500 2612” 120 - 8000 8000 19 11/16

16” 200- 13500 13500 23 5/8

20” 300 - 22000 22000 31 1/2

P R O D U C T S H E E T

TRICON® SMARTTROL™

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n Displays total (of batch), rate of flow, or grand totalization of any currentNeptune meter with one or two measuring elements using a TRICON®/E3or TRICON/S

n Accepts digital pulse input (withtotalization integration) or switch closures

n Integrated power supply for one or twoTRICON/E3 transmitters

n Two-stage controln Pulse input to 1,000 counts per secondn Separate scaling factor for each input for

count and raten Security lockout prevents

unauthorized access or inadvertent programming changes

n Nema 4-front panel (splashproof/moisture-resistant)

n Optional RS-232 two-way communicationscapability to link with a computer system

n Optional scaled 4–20mA outputproportional to rate of flow

n K-Factor programmable to 8 placesn Scaled pulse output

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The SmartTrol is a remote instrument designed for flow rate monitoring, totalizing, andbatching. It has an 8-digit, 0.55-in bright alphanumeric display. The two inputs (A and B) willaccept up to 1,000 pulses per second (pps) of digital count. The two inputs are combined intoa single count that can be used to provide a two-stage relay output for valve control.

The standard SmartTrol has two separate 8-digit floating decimal K-factors to convert theinputs to count and rate displays. The user, with the push of a button, can toggle back and forthto view the total, rate of flow, and grand totalization.

The SmartTrol may be thought of as two separate counters and a rate meter. The “batching”counter counts to pre-warn and preset set points entered by the user and enables separatecontrol outputs. The “totalizing” counter gives a cumulative reading or grand total.

Additionally the rate meter counts the number of pulses per second and, with its scalingfeature, provides gpm or any other units of rate measurement. At any time, the user mayview the total, the grand total, or the rate while never interrupting the counting process.

The front panel keypad controls the menu-driven software used for system setup. A lockoutfeature prevents tampering.

The unit operates from 110VAC/12-27VDC. If AC power is used, two built-in regulated 12VDC @ 100mA power supplies are offered. They can be connected to provide +12VDC and -12VDC or 24VDC to drive external devices. CMOS logic is used to provide high noise immunity and low power consumption with EEPROM to hold data a minimum of 10 years if power is interrupted.

The SmartTrol controls batching and totalizing of flow. The programmable K-factors makekeying engineering units easy. Start/stop control in conjunction with pre-warn and presetrelays provide two-stage batching capability.

The SmartTrol can be used with the T-10, Trident® Turbine, HP Turbine, TRU/FLO´® Compound,and Fire Service meter lines for total, rate of flow, and grand totalization. Applications alsoinclude pump monitoring and chemical mixing applications. Through RS-232 serialcommunications, a computer can maintain a record of the daily events. The optional 4-20mAoutput may be used to interface with additional devices.

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The SmartTrol™ is aremote instrument

designed for flow ratemonitoring, totalizing,

and batching.

Neptune provides a limited warranty withrespect to its SmartTrol for performance,materials, and workmanship.

PS SMARTTROL 10.09 © Copyright 2009, Neptune Technology Group Inc. TRICON is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group, Inc.

neptunetg.com

Neptune Technology Group Inc.1600 Alabama Highway 229Tallassee, AL 36078USATel: (800) 645-1892Fax: (334) 283-7299

Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd.7275 West Credit AvenueMississauga, Ontario L5N 5M9CanadaTel: (905) 858-4211Fax: (905) 858-0428

Neptune Technology Group Inc.Ejército Nacional No. 418 Piso 12, Desp. 1201-1202 Col. Chapultepec Morales Delegación Miguel Hidalgo 11570 México, Distrito Federal Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708Fax: (525) 55203 6503

n Display

• 8-digit, .55” high, 15 segment, red-orange LED

n Power

• 120 VAC ± 15% at 3.2 VAC or 12 to 27 VDC at .25 amps

n Power Supply (For external devices)

• 12 volts ± 5% at .1 amp, both supplies(for TRICON/E3)

n Temperature

• Operating: 0°C to 54°C

• Storage: -40°C to 93°C n Input Impedance

• 10KOhm (input A, input B, or reset input)

n Input Voltage

• Low Input: 0 to 1 volt (input A, input B, or reset input)

• High Input: 3 to 30 voltsn Input Frequency

• 1000 Hz maximum, input A and input B (Digital pulse input version)

n Reset Input

• Edge triggered, 5mSec minimum duration

n Relay Contacts

• 10 amps, 120/240 VAC, 28 VDCn Model Numbers

• Digital Pulse Input (For TRICON/E3)

• 8149-101 – Basic Unit

• 8149-102 – RS232C Output

• 8149-103 – 4–20mA Output

• 8149-104 – RS232C and 4–20mA Output

• Contact Input (For TRICON/S)

• 8149-201 – Basic Unit

• 8149-202 – RS232C Output

• 8149-203 – 4–20mA Output

• 8149-204 – RS232C and 4–20mA Output

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Neptune engages in ongoing research and development to improveand enhance its products. Therefore, Neptune reserves the right tochange product or system specifications without notice.