Issue
Using the selection tool to select the correct meter.
Environment
Heat Meters
Cooling Meters
Cause
Selecting the incorrect meter can lead to loss of water flow and increased system pressure.
Resolution
Selecting an appropriate Heat Meter can be achieved using the selection tool.
To view or download the tool click here.
For the Product Announcement click here.
To view the Online version of the tool please click here.
The selection of a Heat Meter requires the following information;
1 - The maximum water flow through the system.
2 - The location of the meter, (Flow or Return).
3 - The size of pipe work where Heat Meter is to be installed.
4 - The media type, heating, cooling or both.
5 - Using the selection tool is made easier by using the Auto filter drop down selection arrows. These allow you to filter the selection on a particular area, i.e. "Flow Rate" as shown below.
The Heat Meter part number is established as follows;
1 - Digits 1,2 - Heating, Cooling or Combined.
2 - Digits 3,4 - Flow rate.
3 - Digits 5,6 - Body length and connections.
4 - Digit 7 - Threaded/Flanged.
5 - Digit 8 - Heat Meter location Flow / Return.
6 - Digit 9 - Communications type.
7 - Digit 10 - Display option.
8 Digits 11,12,13 - Revision.
To view a warning about the under sizing of Heat Meters, please click here.
New serial communication modules are now available for Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP interfaces.
