USER MANUAL FOR VATS FLOW METERS

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
FLUID MONITOR A/J 210
Function

Rate cum totalizer & batching optional

Supply Voltage
230 VAC + 10%
Meter Size
80mm dia X 100mm deep for field mounting
72 mm X 72 mm X 110 mm for panel mounting
Display

Standard
Optional

2 line 8 digit alpha-numeric LCD

Flow rate range

0.5 to 5 m/sec
Accuracy
+1% of full scale
Input Voltage
5-12 VDC
Output Signal
Square wave of 5 to 12 Volt amplitude
15 17.5 Hz/m/sec
Cable length
3 meters
Protection rating
IP 67
Material of construction
Body
Paddle
Pin
Oring
PP
PVDF
Metal
Viton
PVDF
PVDF
Metal
Viton

Wiring connections:
Red wire: Supply 5 12 VDC
Black wire: Output signal TTL
Shield wire: Common
Note: Sensor has been reverse
polarity protected.

Signal Input
TTL from JT 121
Calibration
Using front panel membrane keys
Output

Note: For lines above 100 NB SS

weld ON nozzle is provided with
the flow meter. The nozzle has a
small saddle piece to ensure no
mistake is made during welding to
the pipe line.

5A pot.free@230VAC

LENGTH

FLOW SENSOR JT 121 & FITTING

1

Fitting NB 15 25
40
50
65
80
100
VATS
METERS
GUIDE
LINES
Length
mmFLOW
250 175
235 INSTALLATION
300
350
450
500
MOC
-----ABS---------------------SS Tee
For fittings up to 100 NB with flow straighteners:
-----------------All flow-straightened fittings require a straight run of 10 D before and 5 D after them
3
for good results.

sensor
cap

Flow Direction

fitting
10 D

10 D

5D

5D

10 D

Incase of larger line sizes without the flow straighteners, the following straight
lengths must be provided
Sensor/Indicator mounting guidelines:

10 D

5D

15 D

5D

Straight pipe

20 D

The unique paddle wheel design of the sensor permits it to be mounted in any plane..i.e.
the unit can be installed in vertical as well as horizontal piping. Insert the blind plug supplied
along with the meter in the fitting and flush the line with water. Depressurize the line, remove
the blind plug and insert the flow sensor gently. Ensure that the sensor O-rings are in place and
slightly greased. Push the sensor in till the threaded cap touches the T fitting. Before tightening
the cap ensure the direction of the sensor is proper. Incase of panel mounted units the arrow on
the sensor should point in the direction of flow. In case of field mounted units the sensor must
be mounted such that the display becomes parallel to the pipe line. Start tightening the cap by
hand. For ensuring the sensor in correct position a male/female locking arrangement has been
provided in the sensor and the fitting respectively. While tightening the sensor cap, by a slight
angular motion, one can get an idea of proper locking properly locked sensor/fitting will not have
any angular motion.

Reducer

5D

50 D

DO NOT USE PIPE WRINCHES OR ANY OTHER TOOLS FOR TIGHTENING THE CAP

5D

90 deg. bend

Follow the ARROW marking on the Fitting while installing

Valve

Line Size Selection Chart [For Water]

25 D

5D

40 D

2 elbows in same plane

5D

5
Programming VATS TOTALISER
A/J210T:

2 elbows in different plane

GUIDE LINES FOR USE IN REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEMS:

Reject flow meter: The disturbances created in the flow/velocity profile are
maximum in this case. It is best recommended to provide an elbow immediately
after the reject control valve followed by the 10 D straight run. In case the outlet
is likely to be opened to atmosphere immediately after the sensor, mount the sensor
in a vertical plane with entry from the bottom.
Rej.Valve

Rej.Valve

Pipe Size (NB)

15
3
Min. Flow (m / hr) 0.2
Max. Flow (m 3 / hr) 2.1

25
0.8
8.0

40
1.9
19

50
3.5
35

65
5.8
58

The VATS Flowgauge is supplied along with its flow sensor and

80
7.5
75

100
14
140

installation fitting of the suitable line size duly calibrated.

How to view all the settings:

Press

key for 1 second, the unit displays

VIEW
SETTINGS
The display scrolls through all the settings of scale factor, exponent and finally
coming back to

VATS
TOTALISR
And then to the rate and totalised readings.
HOW TO SET THE TOTALIZER VIEW MODE

Press

key for 5 seconds, till the unit will display:

and

keys to set the display as

PASSWORD
0000012
Press

RESET
TOTAL?_
Key, the unit will display

keys to set the display as

key ,the display automatically rolls over to

key, the unit displays the scale factor

SETSCALE
0.-----Press
and
Press

VATS
TOTALISR
And then to the rate and totalised readings.
Note : Incase the
key is pressed and a wrong password is entered, the
8
unit displays
PASSWORD
ERROR

key for 5 seconds, the unit will display:

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the
and

Press

TOTAL
CLEARED
Else Press

For calibration/re-calibration of the instrument the previously programmed

scale factor can be increased in proportion to the difference in the reading
between the actual flow and the displayed reading.

PASSWORD
0000031

key, the unit displays

To reset the earlier totalised reading press

old settings.

Incase the
key is pressed and no password is entered for 10 seconds the
display automatically rolls to the
VATS
TOTALIZER
And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the old settings.

Press

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

The display then automatically rolls to the

VATS
TOTALISR
And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the

keys to increase the scale factor if required.

key, the unit displays the exponent.

EXPONENT
10 e-x
The value of x can be changed from 3 to +3 by pressing the
Press

key, the unit displays

VATS
TOTALIZER
And then to the rate and totalised readings.

VATS BATCHER A050

key.

The vats batcher consists of the following three parts i.e.

1.The flow sensor 2. The electronic module 3. Installation fitting

Flow sensor: Refer JT 121 data sheet

Electronic module: The module basically consists of an LED bar graph of 10 LEDs, which

indicates the % of the output (set), completed. Once the desired output is attained the
unit shows all the ten LEDs ON and the relay inside the unit gets energized for 2
seconds. The relay output is fed to the auto valve actuator to initiate the regeneration
process. Since the unit is used to initiate regeneration process, the unit must be set for
AUTO reset mode i.e. the batcher would automatically reset after giving a 2 second
pulse. The four LEDs below the bar graph are used in the setting of the batch count.

Procedure:
Press

SET

key. The

mode press the

ENT

LED bar graph

Key , the

SET
100

SET

LED will start blinking. To be able to enter the program

key till the first FIVE LEDs of the BAR GRAPH light up. Press
LED would start glowing, press the

hundreds digit of the output in m3. Press

Membrane key pad

Technical Specifications:

Spply: 230 VAC

Display: % output with a 10 LED BAR GRAPH
Programming: Using the front panel membrane key pad.
Output: Potential free contact @ 5 A at 230 VAC Auto or Manually resettable.
Input: From VATS flow sensor
Least Count: 1 m3 (unless specified otherwise)
Protection: IP 65
Gland: PG7
Maximum Set point: 999 m3 (unless specified otherwise)
Relay output Pole/NO

Rear wiring connection

sensor

Power Supply

Fitting:
For easy installation a TEE type fitting is supplied with the batcher of the suitable pipe
size. This fitting has BUILT IN FLOW STRAIGHTENERS. These ensure that long
upstream/down stream straight lengths are not required. Standard fittings are available
with BS 10 table D drilling flanges.

HOW TO SET THE

OUTPUT/BATCH COUNT:
10%------------100%
10

SET

100
SET

SET

10
SET

1
SET

ENT
SET

Press

SET

ENT

key, the

10

key to set the

LED will start glowing.

Key to set the tens digit of the output in m3. Press

LED will start Glowing. Press

press

ENT

SET

SET

ENT

key, the

key to set the units digit of the output in m3.

key. All the LEDs will switch off except the SET LED which will stop

blinking indicating that the BATCHER is in service.

NOTE:
If the batcher is to be set in an auto-reset mode then all Leds must be ON, where as if only 50% of
LEDs are kept ON then the unit would operate on a MANUAL RESET MODE .i.e. once the desired
quantity of the liquid passes through the meter, the relay would get energised.
Press ENT key to RESET the Relay. In an Auto reset mode the relay would get reset after 2 seconds.
For setting any digit, the SET key is pressed such that the number of LEDs that glow in the bar graph 0
to 9 correspond to the value of the digit. During normal service the Last LED of the Bar graph would
keep blinking whenever flow takes place. The % completion of the output would get displayed in the
BAR GRAPH.

For setting the relay mode auto/manual, press set key and enter a
password of nine. Press enter key. The bar graph will either show all
LEDs ON(auto reset) or 5 LEDs ON (manual reset).Press set key to
toggle to the required setting. Press enter key. Relay MODE is set.

Programing VATS BATCHER A / J 210 B :

The VATS Flowgauge is supplied along with its flow sensor and installation
fitting of the suitable line size duly calibrated.

Press

How to view all the settings:

Press

key for 1 second, the unit displays

VIEW
SETTINGS
The display scrolls through all the settings of scale factor, relay and reset
Modes and finally coming back to
VATS
BATCHER
And then to the rate and totalised readings.
HOW TO SET THE BATCHER VIEW MODE
Press

key for 5 seconds, till the unit will display:

and

RESET
TOTAL?_
To reset the earlier totalised reading press
TOTAL
CLEARED
Else Press

key, the unit will display

key, the display automatically rolls over to

VATS
BATCHER
And then to the rate and totalised readings.
Incase the
displays

keys to set the display as

key is pressed and a wrong password is entered, the unit

PASSWORD
ERROR! _
The display then automatically rolls to the

PASSWORD
0000012
Press

key, the unit will display

Note:

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

DISPLAY
BATCH?_

VATS
BATCHER

key, the unit displays

MANUAL
RESET?_

And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the old settings.

To reset the relay automatically once the batch count is achieved

press
key

Incase the
key is pressed and no password is entered for 10 seconds the
display automatically rolls to the

The unit displays

VATS
BATCHER

AUTO
RESET?
Press
key, the unit will display

And then to the rate and totalizer readings as per the old setting

DISPLAY
TOLAL?_
For viewing only the cumulative flow of the batch press
displays

SETTING THE BATCH

key, the unit

Press

key, the unit will display

Press the

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

and

Press

PASSWORD
0000011
Press
key, the unit displays batch setting

Press
key, the unit displays batch count
i.e. the total number of times the relay was energised.
BAT.CNT.
0000000
Press
key, the unit asks whether the batch count should be cleared
RESET
BAT.CNT.
key the unit displays

key the display automatically rolls to the

VATS
BATCHER
And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the

old settings.

For calibration/re-calibration of the instrument the previously programmed

scale factor can be increased in proportion to the difference in the reading
between the actual flow and the displayed reading.
Press

key for 5 seconds, the unit will display:

PASSWORD
0000000

key, the unit displays the scale factor

SETSCALE
0.------

SETRELAY
000000.0
Each of the above digits can be changed to set the batch quantity/value
at which the relay is to be energised by using the
and
keys.

BAT.CNT.
CLEARED
else press

keys to set the display as

PASSWORD
0000031

keys to set the display as

For resetting the count to zero press

and

Press

and

keys to increase the scale factor if required.

Press

key, the unit displays the exponent.

EXPONENT
10 e-x
The value of x can be changed from 3 to +3 by pressing the
key.
Press

key, the unit displays

VATS
BATCHER
And then to the rate and totalised readings .

RESET
TOTAL?_
To reset the earlier totalised reading press

Programing VATS PULSER ( A /J210 )

PULSER MODE

key, the unit will display

TOTAL
CLEARED
else Press

key, the unit displays

VATS
PULSER
And then to the rate and totalised readings.

Note:
The VATS Flowgauge is supplied along with its flow sensor and installation
fitting of the suitable line size duly calibrated.

How to view all the settings:

Press

key for 1 second, the unit displays

VIEW
SETTINGS
The display scrolls through all the settings of scale factor, relay and reset
Modes and finally coming back to

And then to the rate and totalised readings.

HOW TO SET VIEW MODE
key for 5 seconds, the unit will display:

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the
and

And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the old settings.

VATS
PULSER
And then to the rate and totalizer readings as per the old setting

SETTING THE BATCH

keys to set the display as

PASSWORD
0000012
Press

The display then automatically rolls to the

VATS
PULSER

Incase the
key is pressed and no password is entered for 10 seconds the
display automatically rolls to the

VATS
PULSER

Press

Incase the
key is pressed and a wrong password is entered, the unit
displays
PASSWORD
ERROR! _

key, the unit displays

Press

key, the unit will display

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

and

keys to set the display as

PASSWORD
0000011
Press
key, the unit displays batch setting

Press the

Each of the above digits can be changed to set the batch quantity/value
at which the relay is to be give pulse by using the
and
keys.
After every programmed Qty of liquid is passed through , the unit will give a
pulse out to the Dosing / Metering pump.
Press
key, the unit displays batch count
i.e. the total number of times the relay was energised.
BAT.CNT.
0000000
Press
key, the unit asks whether the batch count should be cleared
RESET
BAT.CNT.
For resetting the count to zero press
BAT.CNT.
CLEARED
else press

keys to set the display as

PASSWORD
0000031
Press

SETRELAY
000.0000

and

key, the unit displays the scale factor

SETSCALE
0.-----Press
and
Press

keys to increase the scale factor if required.

key, the unit displays the exponent.

EXPONENT
10 e-x
The value of x can be changed from 3 to +3 by pressing the
key.
Press
key, the unit displays
VATS
PULSER
And then to the rate and totalised readings .

key the unit displays

key the display automatically rolls to the

VATS
PULSER
And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the old settings.
For calibration/re-calibration of the instrument the previously programmed
scale factor can be increased in proportion to the difference in the reading
between the actual flow and the displayed reading.
Press

key for 5 seconds, the unit will display:

PASSWORD
0000000

Programming VATS RATE SWITCH ( A/J210) :

And then to the rate and totalised readings.

Note:
The VATS Flow gauge is supplied along with its flow sensor and installation
fitting of the suitable line size duly calibrated.

How to view all the settings:

Press

key for 1 second, the unit displays

Incase the
displays

key is pressed and a wrong password is entered, the unit

PASSWORD
ERROR! _
The display then automatically rolls to the

VIEW
SETTINGS

VATS
RATE SW.

And
then toback
the rate
The display scrolls through all the settings of scale factor, relay and reset modes and finally
coming
to and totalised readings as per the old settings.

VATS
RATE SW.

Incase the
key is pressed and no password is entered for 10 seconds the
display automatically rolls to the

And then to the rate and totalised readings.

VATS
RATE SW.

HOW TO RESET THE TOTALISER READING

Press

key for 5 seconds, the unit will display:

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

and

keys to set the display as

key, the unit displays the scale factor

To reset the earlier totalised reading press

key, the unit will display

TOTAL
CLEARED
key, the display automatically rolls over to

VATS
RATE SW.

and

keys to set the display as

PASSWORD
0000011
Press

TOTAL?_

key, the unit will display

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

RESET

Press

SETTING THE RELAY

Press

PASSWORD
0000012
Press

And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the old settings.

key, the unit displays flow setting

SETRATE
00000.00
Each of the above digits can be changed to set the low flow rate
value below which the relay will remain energised by using the
and
keys.
Press

key, the unit asks for the hysterysis .

HYSTERIS

And then to the rate and totalised readings.

--%
The hysterysis value can be set from 0 to 10% by pressing the
Press

key.

key, the display automatically rolls to the

VATS
RATE SW.
And then to the rate and totalised readings as per the old settings.
For calibration/re-calibration of the instrument the previously programmed
scale factor can be increased in proportion to the difference in the reading
between the actual flow and the displayed reading.
Press

key for 5 seconds, the unit will display:

PASSWORD
0000000
Press the

and

TROUBLE SHOOTING OF VATS FLOW METERS:

During commissioning:

keys to set the display as

Trouble
Display remains zero
even when actual flow
is there

PASSWORD
0000031
Press

Probable cause
Flow less than the minimum
sensing value.

key, the unit displays the scale factor

SETSCALE
0.-----press

and

Press

key, the unit displays the exponent.

Sensor not inserted in the

correct plane.

keys to increase the scale factor if required.

Paddle not moving freely

EXPONENT
10 e-x
The value of x can be changed from 3 to +3 by pressing the
Press

Wrong sensor wiring.

(mainly applicable for panel
mounted meters or field
mounted units where sensor
wire is extended.)

key.

key, the unit displays

VATS
RATE SW.

Meter and sensor are not

matching.( applicable for
panel mounted meters)
Reading getting

Adequate straight run is not

Action required
Check if any downstream
valve is closed. Open valve.
Remove the sensor from the
fitting and check change in
reading by physically rotating
the paddle. If meter shows
reading check the actual flow.
Change the fitting if the
normal flow is lower than the
minimum sensing velocity.
Ensure that the arrow on the
sensor is in direction of flow.
Remove the sensor clean the
paddle/pin and ensure free
movement of paddle
Connect the sensor wires as
per wiring connection details
on the meter.

Ensure that the meters

connected
to
corresponding sensor
fitting only.
Provide straight run as

are
its
and
per

displayed but not

correct.

provided upstream
downstream of sensor.
PS: Presence of a pressure
reducing valve very close
(upstream) of the sensor can
result in error
Scale factor disturbed

No display

No supply

guidelines. OR adjust the

scale factor to match the
actual flow. Provide a bend
between the valve and the
sensor. Try use of fittings with
strengtheners
whenever
possible.
Check factor. Correct factor
as mentioned on meter/sensor.
Checks input supply and
make proper connections.

During normal service:

Probable cause

Action required

Display remains zero

even when actual flow
is there

Flow less than the minimum

sensing value.

Check if any downstream

valve is closed. Open valve.
Remove the sensor from the
fitting and check change in
reading by physically rotating
the paddle. If meter shows
reading check the actual flow.
Change the fitting if the
normal flow is lower than the
minimum sensing velocity.

Paddle not moving

Remove the sensor clean the

paddle/pin and ensure free
movement of paddle

Paddle not moving freely

Remove the sensor clean the

paddle/pin and ensure free
movement of paddle

No display

General

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Date:
Name of Client/Dealer:

165

Trouble

Reading getting
displayed but not
correct.

VATS FLOW METER

Check Sheet

Scale factor disturbed

Check factor. Correct factor

as mentioned on meter sensor.

No supply

Checks input supply and

make proper connections.

Micro-Processor hanged

Switch off supply for 1

minute and then switch ON
supply.

Serial Number:
No. of months in use:
Model: Ultraflo Rate Indicator(field mounted) A110
[ ]
Fluid monitor LCD indicator cum totaliser A210
[ ] / J210 [ ]
LED bargraph batcher model A050 [ ]
Flow transmitter model J510 [ ]
OR
Model: Rate Indicator (field Mounted)
IP 110 [ ]
Rate cum electromechanical totaliser IP 210 [ ]
Rate indicator panel mounted JT110 [ ] / JT 111 [ ]
Rate cum total panel JT 210 [ ]
Installation fitting Type:
Polypropylene wafer fitting [ ] , Plastic Tee fitting [ ] ,
Stainless steel weld on fitting.[ ] , Flow straightened pipe fitting [ ].
Installation/Location: Outdoor [ ] /Indoor [ ]
Application: Deminraliser [ ], RO [ ], Blending- Mineral water [ ]
Other specify __________
Line pressure: ________ kg/cm2 max.
Types of Problems

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

No display [ ]
Reading remains Zero [ ]
Fluctuating reading [ ]
steady but erroneous reading [ ]
Breakage [ ]

F ) Gradual fading of display [ ]

G ) meter shows reading even at no flow (applicable for IP/JT series only)
H ) any other- specify [ ]

A ) No Display

19likely cause for the sameSpecify the component broken and the

F)

Gradual fading of display:

The unit is exposed to direct sunlight. Y/N

Check for power supply using multi meter/test lamp [ ]

18 proper neutral or adequate voltage)
(Use of tester does not confirm
Water deposition inside the meter housing Y/N
For Ultraflo, remove the front cover and replace the battery by an Alkaline
9VBattery the unit started displaying flow Y/N
The back light gets on (for A110/A210/J210/J510) Y/N
The last led of the BAR Graph ( for A050) blinks when the paddle is rotated Y/N

B ) Reading remains zero

Checked actual flow and found it higher than the minimum capacity of the meter
Y/N
Removed the flow sensor from the fitting and checked free rotation of paddle
wheel Y/N
Meter showed reading when paddle rotated by hand Y/N
For panel mounted meters checked the sensor wiring to the terminal strip. All the
three wires were connected to the respective terminals Y/N
(If the same site has more than one panel meters) Connected another sensor of the
working unit to the meter. Meter shows reading Y/N
The last led of the BAR Graph ( for A050) blinks when the paddle is rotated Y/N
Checked scale factor programmed and found it to be same as written on the
meter Y/N

If straight run inadequate adjust scale factor to match the actual flow. Readings
found OK Y/N
E ) Breakage:

G)

Meter shows reading even at no flow (applicable for IP and JT series only):
There is an induction motor/coil very close to meter/sensor Y/N
For JT series.
The T-50/Cal key is in released position Y/N
The extra sensor cable is kept looped near the
Sensor Y/N
The plant piping was properly grounded. Y/N
Sensor removed from fitting. Meter reading
became zero Y/N
Disconnect the sensor wires from meter. Reading
becomes zero Y/N

H ) Any other: Specify_____

C ) Fluctuating reading:
Is the sensor located just after any valve/reducer? Y/N
Removed the sensor found the paddle moving freely Y/N
Did not find any air bubbles in the water line Y/N
(For panel meters) checked the sensor wiring and tightened all the three wires to
the respective terminals of the strip. Y/N
Is the sensor wiring is extended. Y/N
The wiring is properly extended and there is no shorting of wires Y/N

D ) Steady but erroneous reading:

Mention the flow rate indicated w.r.t. actual ____________.

The Serial number of the meter, sensor and fitting were matching Y/N
Line size mentioned on the indicator same as the fitting Y/N
Scale factor of the meter same as that mentioned on the sticker Y/N
There is an adequate straight run on the inlet/ outlet of the sensor ( refer guidelines
enclosed) Y/N

Checklist filled by:

Company name:

Manufacturer & Marketed by:

VATTURKAR INDUSTRIAL
B14/3 , Bandhan Society ,
Kothrud, Pune- 29
Tel-091-020-25430897, Telfax- 25432157.

E-mail-vatsmeter@vsnl.net
WEB- www.vatsmeter.com

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TEST REPORT

Vatturkar Industrial
B 14/3 Bandhan Society,
Kothrud Pune-29
Standard

Product:

Setting

Model:
S.No:
Size:
This is to certify that the products mentioned above have been tested and calibrated
at our works and have been found working satisfactorily as per the technical
specifications of the product.

GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE
We certify that the instrument mentioned above has been tested by us and is
guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of dispatch.
We undertake to make good by replacement or repair defects arising due to
Faulty design, material or workmanship within the above mentioned period.
Provided that the part in respect to which the complaint is made, is sent at the
purchaser`s expense.
The warrantee is valid subject to :
The meter or part there of not being subjecty to alteration, accident abuse
or misuse
The installation having been done as per guide lines in the manual.

Client:
Date of dispatch:

for VATTURKAR INDUSTRIAL

Authorised Signatory