FLOMEC® 02 Scaled Pulse Meter Economy Series Flowmeter

07/29/2015 -- Great Plains Industries, Inc. (GPI) is excited to announce that its new FLOMEC® 02 Scaled Pulse Meter is now available for immediate shipment. The specification sheet and owner's manual are available at below.

"GPI is adding a scaled pulse output option to its Economy Series flowmeter line based on market needs and GPI's culture of innovation," says Kevin Symens, North American Sales Manager, Meters Division.

Compact and lightweight in construction — important benefits when used in mobile installations or within confined spaces — the new FLOMEC branded 02N and 02A will carry the same specifications as the GPI 01N and 01A. Additionally, it will include a pair of output wires to provide a single pulse for every gallon or liter measured.

The 02 meter products offer versatility to a wider variety of applications including irrigation, building automation (chillers), programmable logic controller (batch control), wireless communications, data logger, OEM skids and more. The 01 meter products remain available for applications requiring a display with no output.

"We're excited to offer our customers a differentiated new product," said Symens. "The FLOMEC 02 Scaled Pulse Meter is another prime example of how we continually bring added-value to our customers."

The 02A will not carry the FM Global approval, but all other features will remain the same.

About Great Plains Industries

Founded in 1968 and privately held, Great Plains Industries, Inc. manufactures quality fuel transfer pumps, fuel meters, flowmeters and industrial instrumentation for global fluid transfer and liquid flowmeter markets. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., the company is home to the GPI®, FLOMEC® and GPRO® brands that serve industrial, commercial and retail customers in diverse applications: fuel, agriculture, chemicals, manufacturing, construction, mining, oil and gas, and more.

For more information on the new Flomec 02 Scaled pulse meter click the links below:

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QStar Ultrasonic Clamp-on Flowmeters by GPI

GPI (Great Plain Industries, Inc.) releases the QStar Ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters in either a fixed or portable models. These flowmeters use transit time technology and include a large, backlit LCD. The robust flowmeters provide accurate and drift-free measurement. Both models include integrated heat quantity measurement capabilities. Choose from three sets of transducers covering pipe sizes from ½ to 240 inches. GPI QStar Ultrasonic Flowmeters include several unique features, such as online diagnostics, noise filters and a parameters calculator.

Typical applications include Water/Waste Water Management, Facility Management, Power Plants, Chemical, Food, Beverage and HVAC Industries.

GPI QStar Flowmeters include transmitter, transducer, mounting belts/chains, coupling grease, complete Operating Instructions and GPI Technical Support.



For more information about the GPI QStar Ultrasonic Flowmeter please contact Forberg Scientific.
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GPI Insertion Paddle Wheel Flowmeter

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GPI Introduces New Insertion Paddle Wheel Flowmeter

This cost effective flowmeter is simple to install and handles a wide range of low viscosity liquids. Applications include irrigation, HVAC (Hot and Chilled water), water distribution, municipal and industrial water, and waste water. The stainless steel and PVDF construction makes it ideal for batching and blending many industrial chemicals. The Insertion Meter has a high pressure submersible design and electrical interference immunity. Pipe sizes are 1.5 inches to 36 inches (40-900 mm). European CE compliant.

How it works:
Flow passes through a pipe causing the durable PDVF rotor to spin. Magnets installed in the 316 stainless steel rotor pass by pulse sensors within the transducer body and in turn this produces frequency outputs proportional to flowrate.




A non magnetic rotor is available for liquids containing ferrous suspensions (metal fragments). Major obstructions such as pumps, valves, reducers, or strainers should be kept well outside the straight run pipe section (10 feet is recommended). An optional bi-directional discriminator output is available, as well as an intrinsically safe Reed switch for hazardous area operation.

Other features:

• Compatible with various GPI Electronics
• Dual independent pulse outputs
• PVDF bearing
• A precision ground stainless rotor shaft
• Dual independent pulse outputs
• Direct input to PLC and Computer
• Integral or remote high speed preset batch controller

If you would like more information about this GPI Insertion Paddle Wheel Flowmeter or other GPI Products please contact Forberg Scientific customer service.
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GPI PVDF Flowmeters for Aggressive Chemicals

Looking for a turbine flowmeter that can handle aggressive chemicals with no metal parts? Use PVDF flowmeters to measure bleach, ferric chloride, phenol, sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid. The lithium battery powered electronic display G2 PVDF flowmeters are calibrated to read in gallons and liters per minute with two totals in which case one is resettable and gives you a cumulative flow total. These PVDF chemical flowmeters come in 1/2 inch, and 1 inch models. <><>

Flowmeters can measure the following liquids: Bleach Caustic soda Phosphoric acid Ferric chloride

Wetted Materials: Housing: PVDF Bearings: Ceramic - 98% Alumina Shaft: Ceramic - 98% Alumina Rotor: PVDF Rings: Viton

Features and Benefits: Precision accuracy in a lightweight and durable meter.Installs easily. Available with Local Display or Remote Transmitter. Local Display Computer features: 2 Totals (1 Resettable, 1 Cumulative); Factory Calibration in gallons and liters; 2 User Calibrations and Flowrate. Accessories easily upgrade meter.One field replaceable internal part making maintenance easy. GPI G2 Series PVDF datasheet If you would like more information about GPI G2 PVDF Flowmeters or other GPI Flowmeter Products please contact Forberg Scientific Customer Service. Phone: 248-288-5990 Email: processsales@forberg.com

GPI Stainless Steel Turbine Liquid Flowmeter: What is it Good For?

Posted in Industrial Flow Meter Articles: Liquid Flow Meters by GPI on October 14, 2009 

Edwin Starr’s lyrics in the classic, “War” tell the listener that war is good for “absolutely nothing!” When you talk about flowmeters with your friends, which I am sure all of us do, they probably think the same thing about the topic. Your friends think that flowmeters do absolutely nothing and they often wonder why someone would buy one of these objects.

If you are not in our industry, it is hard to explain why flowmeters make our universe whole or give us peace of mind. As we all know, flowmeters come in different shapes, sizes, materials, and flow ranges. Books could be written on each topic alone.

In this GPI informational article we will focus on how to use a stainless steel turbine flowmeter, how it is being used in various industries and other features of this popular meter. Plus, we will have an in-depth look at the GPI G2 Stainless Steel flowmeter.

AS GOOD AS IT GETS
A flowmeter that is made of stainless steel is one that does not rust, stain, or corrode easily when compared to other types of flowmeters that are made of different metals such as brass, aluminum etc. This is one of the main reasons why stainless steel turbine flowmeters are so popular. They are rugged meters that can take on some of the harshest chemicals without damage.

If you are looking for a meter that can sustain high pressure and harsh liquids you need to check out one of these stainless steel meters. The versatility of these meters can be seen in the ways it is used throughout different industries. There are some original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that use the meter for process control of chemicals in some of their applications. These manufacturers enjoy peace of mind by knowing that the chemicals being monitored have a good accuracy reading.

Manufacturers build these stainless steel turbine flowmeters differently. Some of these flowmeters are bigger, bulkier and the end user has to accommodate for space restrictions to make sure the application has ample room for the height and width of the meter. Other flowmeters are smaller and rugged in design so end users have flexibility when installing them in their applications.

If you are looking for a flowmeter that can handle some of the harshest conditions stainless steel is the way to go.

INDUSTRY USE
One of the popular uses of a stainless steel turbine flowmeter is to measure chemicals. These meters have excellent chemical compatibility allowing them to measure ammonia and boric acid. Stainless steel turbine flowmeters can take on some very obnoxious chemicals.

Bruce Patterson, Executive Products Manager at GPI, has over 20 years experience in the field of flowmeters. Patterson says,“ The versatile, stainless steel flowmeter performs great in most applications. These meters are currently used in environmental control, batching and blending of chemicals, temperature regulation, chillers and heaters, and in process control through out different markets.”

Cutting costs is always a great thing for business because it helps the bottom line. A flowmeter is a tool that can help companies save cash by cutting waste.

When asked about the potential impact these meters have on the bottom line, Patterson replied,
“It is a simple equation, the higher the accuracy you have when measuring fluids for your particular application the lower your risk of waste in measurement. Companies that are using this meter along with a batch controller are also in better shape when it comes to potential equipment break downs.”

FEATURES OF A STAINLESS STEEL FLOWMETER
Although there are many types of stainless steel turbine flowmeters in the industry let’s concentrate on the features of the GPI G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeter. The GPI G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeter has a local display with two totals, one is re-settable and one is cumulative. The meter is factory calibrated in gallons and litres.

The customer wants to calibrate it to their specific fluid the G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeter includes two field calibrations and flow rate. The accuracy rate depends on the meter size (see spec sheet here). The ease of repairing the internal parts is very popular with people using this meter. The G2 Stainless Steel flowmeters are plug-and-play ready. If the internals of the stainless steel flowmeters are damaged in use, they are easy to replace. All the user needs to do is take a retaining ring off and remove the damaged internals. Then replace the internals with a new kit. Many users really like this feature because it takes literally minutes to do. This means less down time to their operation.

This stainless steel turbine flowmeter has about 9,000 hours of battery life. Think about that for a second, which is the equivalent of about 9,000 NFL football games (minus the rest room breaks, beer & chip commercials, and time-outs called). The electronics in the display use Lithium batteries to provide it with the power necessary to run the display.

One of the best things about GPI G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeters is the class one division one rating. In simple English, this classification means that the flowmeter is explosion proof, intrinsically safe, and of the purged/pressurized type. Fancy lingo that lets users know there is no chance the flowmeter will cause a spark if it is used in a hazardous area. This is a great feature for someone wanting to use this meter but has to prove to management that the meter is safe to use in their hazardous application. In some industries they are required to prove that the piece of equipment that is going to be used has been approved by a number of regulatory organizations such as Factory Mutual (FM). Think of this as peace of mind approved.

CONCLUSIONAs you can see from all this fancy data and the examples, stainless steel turbine flowmeters are good for users who want an accurate, rugged and dependable flowmeter. The only thing that these meters can’t do is start a war like the one on Edward’s song. However, the stainless steel turbine flowmeters can start a price war which wouldn’t be bad for the consumer.

Hopefully reading this gave you more insight on stainless steel turbine flowmeters in general along with useful information on the GPI G2 stainless steel turbine flowmeter. In the words of John Lennon, “Let us now give stainless steel flowmeters a chance”, okay he didn’t really say that but you get my drift or should I say flow?

If you would like more information about the GPI G2 Series Flowmeters or other GPI Flowmeters please contact Forberg Scientific, Inc Customer Service Representative.
Phone: 248-288-5990
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GPI Flow Meter LCD Display Explained

Posted in: Industrial Flow Meter Articles: Liquid Flow Meters by GPI on 7/8/2010

If you are familiar with our GPI flow meter brand you probably know or have experience with our electronic digital flow meter display. We believe that our flow meter display is one of the better ones out on the market today. In this post we will explore what we call the “new” GPI 9 LCD electronic display that is being shipped with our TM Series Water Meters, G2 Series Industrial Grade Flow Meters and our A1 Series Flow Meters.  We hope that by the end of this post you will be familiar with some of the basics of this flow meter display and have a better understanding on how it works with our flow meters.

What does the “new” GPI 9 flowmeter display do?
Allows you to measure batch & cumulative flow totals
The GPI 9 flowmeter electronic display gives you two totals, one for batching a set amount of liquid that you can reset and the other is a cumulative total that can’t be reset. An easy way to understand these two totals is if you think of the batch total as your trip meter in your car. The trip meter allows you to see how many miles you have traveled with the ability to reset it whenever you see fit. That is the same thing the batch total option on this flowmeter display does, it allows you to measure an amount of liquid with the ability to reset it at anytime. The way to remember how the cumulative total works is if you think of your car’s odometer. The odometer measures how many miles the car has traveled but you can’t reset it. The cumulative total option on this display measures the same way as the odometer, total gallons or litres that the meter has measured in its lifetime use.

Measures Flow Rate 
The GPI 9 flow meter display allows you to measure the flow rate of liquid being measured. The flow rate is typically measured in gallons or litres per minute (GPM or LPM). This new display allows you to measure in units per minute, units per hour and units per day. If you need to measure how much water your applications has running through it per hour all you have to do is hit a couple of buttons and the display will change from measuring gallons per minute to gallons per hour. The flow rate is like your speedometer in your car, it tells you the speed that your liquid is traveling through your line or application. This feature is good if you are monitoring how fast or slow your liquid passes through your pipes.

Non-Volatile Totals = No Data Loss
If you have ever used one of these displays in the past you would have noticed that when you replaced your batteries the totals zeroed out. In this new configuration of the GPI 9 display, when you change your batteries your totals will still be available once the meter is powered back on. This is also a great feature if you install your flow meter in a remote area that you only check on every now and then. If the meter display happens to lose battery power by the time you get a chance to check it, you can rest assured that once you put new batteries on the display your totals will still be available for you to see.

5 Year Battery Life = Display Doesn’t Turn Off
If you have purchased one of these new displays you might have noticed that the display never shuts off. The main reason that this happens is because of the Lithium battery life of five-years. We used to send flow meters that had this display with a battery tab installed that needed to be pulled in order for the display to turn on. This display has a five year battery life regardless of whether it is on or off. The power that this display draws is very small therefore it affords for a long lasting battery life.

Easy-To-Use Correction Factor Method
The new display allows you to calibrate your meter by inputting the plus/minus correction factor. You may want to custom calibrate the meter after testing using your actual fluid conditions. You can field calibrate the meter by using the buttons to enter the percent of change you want the display to correct. Values from -99.99% to +99.99% can be entered.

Various Factory Calibration Units Available
This flow meter display’s standard factory calibration is in gallons and litres. However, the display can be configured to read in imperial gallons, quarts, ounces, cubic feet, cubic centimeters, cubic meters or barrels.

Ability to Count Past 999,999
In past versions of this display you were only able to read flow rates up to 999,999 because of the six-digit allowance on the display. This new flow meter display will illuminate a X10 on the top right once you have gone past 999,999. This gives you the ability to know that you are at 1,000,000 and above. If you go past 999,999 X10 then the meter will go back to 100,000 and a X100 will be illuminated on the top right corner instead of X10.

What are the differences between this flow meter display and the previous version?

• Gallons read GL instead of GAL.
• Litres read LT instead of LTR.
• Flow Rate displays as FLOWRATE/M instead of FLOWRATE. The M at the end of FLOWRATE means gallons or litres per minute depending on how you have the display set to reading. This can also be switched to read FLOWRATE/H to measure per hour or FLOWRATE/D to measure per day, with the exception of the TM series meters.
• Top right side of the meter reads FAC instead of PRESET. If these three letters are showing it means that the display is being used under the factory calibration. If you custom calibrate it for your specific liquid the FAC will not show. This will help you know in what calibration mode you are under.
• TOTAL 1 doesn’t say locked but know that this is the cumulative total and you can’t zero it out.
• TOTAL 2 says BATCH next to it indicating that this is the total you should be on if you want to run batches at a time.
• The numbers are wider therefore making it easier to read.
• The display will not shut-off

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