FLS M9.

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BATTERY POWERED
FLOW MONITOR

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Statements
• Do not install and service the product without following the
Instruction Manual.
• This item is designed to be connected to other instruments which can be
hazardous if used improperly. Read and follow all associated instrument
manuals before using with it.
• Product installation and wiring connections should only be performed by
qualified staff.
• Do not modify product construction.
Installation and Commissioning Statements
• Do not exceed maximum specifications using the instrument.
• To clean the unit, use only chemical compatible products.

PACKING LIST
Please verify that the product is complete and without any damage.
The following items must be included:
• M9.20 Battery Powered Flow Monitor
• Instruction Manual for M9.20 Battery Powered Flow Monitor
• Instruction Manual for F3.00 Flow Sensor (only for M9.20.XX Field Mount
Battery Powered Flow Monitor).

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DESCRIPTION
The new M9.20 is a smart battery powered flow monitor designed to convert
the frequency signal of FLS sensors into a flow rate.
M9.20 is equipped by a long life lithium battery which powers the sensor also.
A wide 4" display is used to show measured values clearly.
A first procedure will grant a easy set up of main parameters. A flow rate
reference can be used for a recalibration or a alignment through a intuitive
"in-line calibration". A safe icon alerts when it's time to replace battery and
instrument stores all main parameters automatically. A customizable string
allows to tailor easily the view level.

CONNECTIONS TO INSTRUMENTS

F3.00 F3.20 F6.30 F3.10 F3.05 F6.60 F6.61 F111

X X
M9.20 (only coil - - - - - - (only coil
version) version)

pH/ pH/ pH/ C150/ C100/

ULF F3.80 C6.30
ORP200 ORP400 ORP600 200 C300

X
M9.20 (only R - - - - - - -
version)

TECHNICAL DATA
General
• Associated flow sensor: FLS Coil effect with frequency output and FLS Reed effect
• Materials:
- Case: ABS
- Display window: PC
- Panel & Wall gasket: silicone rubber
- Keypad: 5-button silicone rubber
• Display
- transflective technology
- Update rate: 1 second
- Enclosure: IP65 front
• Flow input Range (frequency): 0.5 to 500 Hz
• Flow input accuracy: 0,5%

Electrical
• Supply Voltage: 3.6 volt Lithium Thionylchloride Battery, size B, 8.5 AHr

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• Battery life: nominal 5 years
• FLS Coil effect flow Sensor power:
- 3.6 Volts
Environmental
• Operating temperature: -5 to +60°C (23 to 140°F)
• Storage temperature: -10 to +80°C (14 to 176°F)
• Relative humidity: 0 to 95% not condensing
Standards & Approvals
• Manufactured under ISO 9001
• Manufactured under ISO 14001
• CE
• RoHS Compliant
• GOST R

WIRING CONNECTIONS
Rear Terminal View

Refer to dedicated sensor manual for its wiring.

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DIMENSIONS
COMPACT MOUNTING

PANEL MOUNTING

WALL MOUNTING

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INSTALLATION
Mechanical installation
The flow monitor & transmitter is available just in one packaging for compact
field version, panel or wall installation. The compact field version is mounted
on top of the sensor using the compact mounting kit (F6.KC1), the panel
version is installed using the panel mounting kit (M9.LN1), while the wall
mounting version is got fixing the panel mounting version on the wall
mounting kit (M9.KWX). The mounting kits can be ordered directly connected
to the monitor or separately and then simply installed on it.

Panel installation

Fix instrument on the panel tightening by hand plastic nut (M9.LN1).

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Wall installation
Use the panel mounting kit (M9.LN1) to fix the M9.20 on the dedicated frontal
cutout of the wall mounting kit (M9.KWX).

Tighten front screws of box and waterproof connectors of cables, internally

mount caps on screw sites to get a IP65 watertight installation.

Compact installation

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The compact mounting kit (F6.KC1) includes the compact plastic adapter with
gasket for IP65 watertight installation, sensor gasket, the compact cap and the
locking ring.

• Lubricate the sensor gasket with silicone lubricant and mount it on

the proper seat.
• Add the compact cap to the sensor and insert the sensor into the plastic
adapter making sure the alignment tabs are seated in the fitting notches.
• Lock the sensor to the adapter: screw completely the locking ring.
• Tighten plastic nut to fix monitor on plastic adapter.

WIRING
General recommendation
Make wiring connections according to wiring diagrams.
• Terminals accept 26 to 12 AWG (0.08 to 2.5 mm2)
• Strip around 10 mm (0.4”) of insulation from the wire tips and tin bare ends to
avoid fraying.
• Ferrules are suggested when connecting more than one wire to a single
terminal.
• Remove the upper part of the terminals for an easy cabling.
• Insert wire tip or ferrule completely into the terminal and fix with the screw
until finger tight.
• Routing the sensor cable in grounded metal conduit can help prevent
electrical noise and mechanical damage.
• Seal the cable entry points to prevent moisture damage.

Compact or Wall Installation

Pull the electrical cables through liquid tight connectors.
Use electrical cables with the proper external diameter for the liquid
tight connector.
PG11/PG9: external diameter between 2-7 mm (0.079-0.276”)

USB PORT
A USB port is available on the M9.20 PCB.
The USB connection allows the updating of device software.
To do updating it is necessary to have: USB cable (M9.KUSB); the interface
software "FLS Calibration System” and the new updating software for M9.20
which are both freely downloadable from FLS website (www.flsnet.it) on
product profile.

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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The M9.20 flow monitor and transmitter features a trasflective display and
a five-button keypad for system set-up, calibration and operation.

VIEW LEVEL

MENU DIRECTORY SETTINGS MENU AUTO CALIBRATION OPTIONS MENU

MENU

MENU LEVEL FLOW UNIT FILTER

VOLUME UNIT FLOW DECPT
K FACTOR LANGUAGE PASSWORD
SENSOR MATERIAL ASEC
PIPE SIZE STRING
CONTRAST
DEFAULT DATA
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
INFINITE TOTALIZER BACKUP

SUBMENU LEVEL

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 EDIT LEVEL

PUSH BUTTON

to modify an item

to scroll right

to return to the upper Menu

without saving

to save new settings

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 VIEW LEVEL

Flow Rate and Permanent Totalizer values

Flow rate and Resettable Totalizer values.

Press the RIGHT arrow key to reset.
If locked, you will need to enter the Password first.
Lock or Unlock the Totalizer reset in Option Menu.

Flow rate and Custom string.

Flow rate and Hardware Release and Software Release.

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MENU DIRECTORY

The M9.20 basic settings are selected in this menu.

The M9.20 auto-calibration is selected in this menu.

The M9.20 options are selected in this menu.

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 MENU LEVEL

SETTINGS MENU

Set the Engineering Unit for the Instant Flow Rate.

All the options available are displayed on the LCD.

Set the Engineering Unit for the Total Flow Rate.

All the options available are displayed on the LCD.

Set the K-Factor for the proper conversion of the frequency

of the flow sensor into a flow rate. The K-factor is correlated to:
Sensor Model and Actual Internal Diameter (Pipe Size, Pipe
Material, Pipe Standard). Refer to Flow
Sensor Instruction Manual for the correct value. K factor range:
000.01 to 99999 (the K-Factor cannot be set to 0)

The choice of Sensor Material allows ASEC to improve

instrument performances.
You can choose among: CPVC, PVDF or METAL (for Brass and
Stainless Steel).
Warning: the ASEC function set OFF makes Material Options
unavailable.

The choice of Pipe Size allows ASEC to improve instrument

performances.
You can choose standard sizes from DN15 to DN300. For pipes
bigger than DN300 choose DN300.
Warning: the ASEC function set OFF makes Size Options
unavailable.

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 MENU LEVEL

AUTO CALIBRATION MENU

Set the Reference Flow Rate.

Press Enter and the instrument will calculate the New k-factor
in according with application features (Custom k-factor).
Warning: The flow has to be stable, otherwise the monitor
will abort the calculation.

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 MENU LEVEL

OPTION MENU

Select the Filter Level to dampen fluctuations in measurement.

OFF: no damping effect, near instantaneous response.

Set the Decimal Point Position to get the best resolution for the
application.
Select one of the following options:
X.XXXX ; XX.XXX ; XXX.XX ; XXXX.X ; XXXXX.

Set the Language among following options:

English – Italiano – Deutsch- Francais - Espanol

Set ON the ResTot PWD to protect access to

Menu Directory Level and to avoid undesired reset
of Resettable Totalizer.
NOTE: the Password is right arrow, up arrow, right arrow and
enter. The Password Combination can’t be modified. If the
Password is not correct on the display will appear the notice:
“Password wrong”.

Set the backup of infinite totalizer for storing its value.

NOTE: the backup is automatically done when LOW BATTERY
icon appears.

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 ASEC (Automatic Systematic Error Compensation) improves
instrument performances. ASEC function works basing on:
Sensor Body Material and Pipe Size. When ASEC is set OFF,
Sensor Body Material and Pipe Size options are unavailable in
Calibration Menu. WARNING: ASEC is designed to work ONLY
in conjunction with F3.00 sensor. Don’t activate this function when
monitor manage a other sensor.

Set a string of 10 characters/digits.

Adjust the LCD contrast for view improving.

Use to return back to the factory data

Use to update the Instrument Software with a New Firmware Release

following this procedure:
-Download the interface software “FLS Calibration System” and the
updated software on www.flsnet.it.
- Launch the software "FLS Calibration System" on the laptop.
- Confirm the "Firmware Upgrade" procedure with Right Arrow and
then with Enter on M9.20.
- Connect M9.20 to the laptop by the USB cable.
NOTE: At the end of the procedure swicth off the instrument and then
switch on again to refresh M9.20 software.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
MAX FREQ ERROR > Input frequency is too high

OVERFLOW ERROR > Flow rate is in OVERFLOW: it exceeds the maximum

display capability. Solution can be to change the flow rate engineering units.

SET MORE THAN ZERO > The K-FACTOR and the FLOW RATE during the
auto calculation procedure can’t be set 0.

LOW BATTERY ICON > Battery has to be replaced

as soon as possible. Monitor continues to work
properly for a maximum of 4 months (in according
with enviromental conditions).

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 ORDERING DATA
Description / Power Wire power
Part No. Sensor Input Output
Name supply Technology

Panel mount
Battery Flow
M9.20.P1 Battery Powered - -
Powered (Frequency)
Flow Monitor
Panel mount
Battery Flow
M9.20.W1 Battery Powered - -
Powered (Frequency)
Flow Monitor

Main
Description / Power Wire power Sensor
Part No. Output Lenght Wetted
Name supply Technology Input
Materials

Field mount
Battery Flow PVCC/
M9.20.01 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVCC/
M9.20.02 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVCC/
M9.20.03 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVCC/
M9.20.04 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVDF/
M9.20.05 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVDF/
M9.20.06 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVDF/
M9.20.07 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow PVDF/
M9.20.08 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

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 Field mount
Battery Flow SS316L/
M9.20.09 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow SS316L/
M9.20.10 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow SS316L/
M9.20.11 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow SS316L/
M9.20.12 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow BRASS/
M9.20.13 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow BRASS/
M9.20.14 Battery Powered - - L0
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow BRASS/
M9.20.15 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) EPDM
Flow Monitor

Field mount
Battery Flow BRASS/
M9.20.16 Battery Powered - - L1
Powered (Frequency) FPM
Flow Monitor

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ACCESSORIES

Part No. Name Description

Plastic adapter with compact cap and locking nut

F6.KC1 Compact mounting kit
(for M9.02, M9.00 and M9.20)
144x144mm plastic box for wall installation of all panel
M9.KW1 Wall mounting kit
mount monitors
USB cable for device
M9.KUSB USB cable dedicated to FLS products, 1,5 meter long
interfacing

SPARE PARTS

Part No. Name Description

M9.SP4.1 PG 11 PG 11 complete cable gland (2 o-rings and cap)

M9.LN1 Locking nut Plastic locking nut for M9.02, M9.00 and M9.20
M9.SP7 Replacement battery 3,6 V Lithium Thionyl Chloride battery

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 IMM920E 07-2015

FIP - Formatura Iniezione Polimeri S.p.A.

Loc. Pian di Parata
16015 Casella
Genova - Italy
Tel. +39 010 96211
Fax +39 010 9621209
www.flsnet.it
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