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ARB UTILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

TRU/FLO COMPOUND METER

SIZES: 2 H P, 3 , 4 , 6 A N D 6 x 8

TRU/FLO meters combine the low-flow sensitivity of a disc-type meter with the high-flow capacity of a turbine-type meter.

KEY FEATURES SYSTEMS COMPATIBILITY

Minimum loss of accuracy in the crossover range increases revenue Spring-loaded valve eliminates need for frequent adjustment and service Combined Turbine and Disc Measuring Elements Industry-leading flow ranges at 98.5%101.5% accuracy ensure maximum revenue Direct coupling of rotor to gear train ensures accurate registration Unitized Measuring Element (UME) makes maintenance easier and faster with less downtime Calibration vane allows in-line service to extend life and ensure accurate registration

All TRU/FLO Compound water meters meet or exceed the latest performance and accuracy requirements set by the AWWA C702, and maximum continuous flow rates may be exceeded by as much as 25% for intermittent periods.

APPLICATION

The TRU/FLO Compound water meter is designed to register wide-flow ranges where varying flow rates are typical. TRU/FLO meters combine the low-flow sensitivity of a disc-type meter with the high-flow capacity of a turbine-type meter.
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The hydraulic valve transfers flow smoothly between the disc section and turbine section of the meter, minimizing the loss of accuracy in the crossover range. The turbine measuring element registers high flows and the disc measuring element registers low flows, ensuring accurate measurement at all flow rates.

Compact Maincase Made from no-lead high copper alloy NSF/ANSI 61, Annex G certified and Annex F compliant Lifetime guarantee Compact, lightweight design provides for easy installation and in-line serviceability

OPERATION CONSTRUCTION

The TRU/FLO consists of a durable no-lead high copper alloy maincase, Neptune Turbine measuring element, Neptune T-10 chamber, and two magnetic-driven, roll-sealed registers. The 6" x 8" TRU/FLO assembly consists of two 8" x 6" concentric reducers, a 6" Neptune strainer, and a 6" Neptune TRU/FLO Compound meter. The no-lead high copper maincase is corrosion resistant, lightweight, and easy to handle. A calibration vane allows field calibration of the UME to lengthen service life and to ensure accurate registration. The two magnetic-driven, roll-sealed registers simplify the meters design and reduce longterm maintenance by eliminating complicated combining drive mechanisms. For reading convenience, the registers can be mounted in any one of four positions on the meter. Neptune provides a limited warranty with respect to its TRU/FLO Compound water meters for performance, materials and workmanship. When desired, owner maintenance is easily accomplished by in-line replacement of major components, or a factory calibrated UME.

Adaptability to all present and future systems for flexibility.

WARRANTY

2 ACCURACY
104

2 PRESSURE LOSS
12 10

100
8

Accuracy (%)

PSID

96

92
2

88 0.1 0.1 1 0.23 5 1.14 10 2.27 50 11.36 100 22.7 200 45.4 1000 US gpm 3 227.0 m /h

0 0 0 20 4.54 40 9.08 60 13.63 80 18.17 100 22.7 120 27.3 140 31.8 160 36.3 180 40.9 200 US gpm 45.4 m3/h

3 ACCURACY
104

3 PRESSURE LOSS
25 20

100 Accuracy (%)

15

96

PSID 10 5 0
0 0

92

88

0.1 0.1

1 0.23

5 1.14

10 2.27

50 11.36

100 22.7

450 1000 US gpm 102.2 227.0 m3/h

25 50 75 100 5.68 11.36 17.03 22.7

125 28.4

150 34.1

175 39.7

200 45.4

225 51.1

250 56.8

275 62.5

300 68.1

325 73.8

350 79.5

US gpm m3/h

4 ACCURACY
104

4 PRESSURE LOSS
25 20

100 Accuracy (%)

15
96

PSID 10 5 0
1 0.23 5 1.14 10 2.27 50 11.36 100 22.7 700 1000 159.0 227.0 US gpm m3/h

92

88 0.1 0.1

0 0

50 100 11.36 22.7

150 34.1

200 45.4

250 56.8

300 68.1

350 79.5

400 450 500 550 600 650 700 US gpm 90.8 102.2 113.6 124.9 136.3 147.6 159.0 m3/h

6 ACCURACY
104

6 PRESSURE LOSS
25 20

100 Accuracy (%)

15

96

PSID 10 5 0 0 0

92

88 0.1 0.1 1 0.23 5 1.14 10 2.27 50 100 11.36 22.7 500 113.6 1000 227.0 2000 454.0 10000 US gpm 2271.0 m3/h

100 22.7

200 45.4

300 68.1

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 US gpm 90.8 113.6 136.3 159.0 181.7 204.4 227.0 249.8 272.5 295.2 317.9 m3/h

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Meter Size 2" 3" 4" 6" 6" x 8" Normal Operating Range @100% Accuracy (1.5%)
1/2

AWWA Standard 2 to 160 US gpm .454 to 36.34 m3/h 4 to 320 US gpm .91 to 72.68 m /h
3

Low Flow @ 95% Accuracy

1/8

to 200 US gpm to 450 US gpm

3

US gpm US gpm US gpm US gpm US gpm

0.11 to 45.4 m3/h

1/2

0.03 m3/h
1/8

0.11 to 102.2 m /h 1 to 1000 US gpm 0.23 to 227.1 m3/h 1 1/2 to 2000 US gpm 0.34 to 454.2 m /h
3

0.03 m3/h
1/2

6 to 500 US gpm 1.36 to 113.56 m3/h 10 to 1000 US gpm 2.27 to 227.12 m /h

3

0.11 m3/h
3/4

0.17 m3/h
3/4

1/2

to 2000 US gpm

16 to 1600 US gpm 3.63 to 363.4 m3/h

0.34 to 454.2 m3/h

0.17 m3/h

DIMENSIONS
Meter Size 2" HP 3" 4" 6" 6"x8" A in/mm 15 1/4 387 17 432 20 508 24 610 55 3/8 1407 B-Std in/mm 8 5/8 219 10 1/2 267 12 1/2 318 15 3/4 400 15 3/4 400 B-PRO B-E-Coder)R900i in/mm 9 229 11 279 13 330 16 1/4 413 16 1/4 413 in/mm 12 1/8 308 14 1/4 362 16 1/4 413 19 1/2 495 19 1/2 495 C in/mm 2 1/2 64 3 3/4 95 4 1/2 114 5 1/2 140 5 1/2 140 D in/mm
13/16

E in/mm 5 7/8 149 7 1/2 191 9 229 11 279 11 279

F in/mm 6 152 8 1/2 216 9 1/8 232 12 3/4 324 12 3/4 232

G in/mm 1 1/2 NPT 38 1 1/2 NPT 38 2 NPT 51 2 NPT 51 2 NPT 51

Flange Type 2" Oval 150 lb 3" ANSI 150 lb 4" ANSI 150 lb 6" ANSI 150 lb 6" ANSI 150 lb

Weight lbs/kg 32 14.5 72 32.7 100 45.4 208 94.3 460 208.5

21
5/8

16
11/16

17 1 25 1 25

trident

trident

E F

D B

2"

A
G

SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONS

GUARANTEED SYSTEMS COMPATIBILITY All Neptune TRU/FLO Compound meters are guaranteed adaptable to our ARBV, ProRead (ARB VI), E-Coder)R900i , E-Coder, TRICON/S, TRICON/E3, and Neptune meter reading systems without removing the meter from service. REGISTRATION
Turbine Side Registration (per sweep hand revolution) 1,000 1,000 100 100 100 10 10 10 10 1 1 0.1 US Gallons Imperial Gallons US Gallons Imperial Gallons Cubic Feet US Gallons Imperial Gallons Cubic Feet Cubic Metres Cubic Foot Cubic Metre Cubic Metre Turbine Side Register Capacity (6-wheel odometer) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 100,000 US Gallons Imperial Gallons US Gallons Imperial Gallons Cubic Feet US Gallons Imperial Gallons Cubic Feet Cubic Metres Cubic Feet Cubic Metres Cubic Metres     Disc Side 2", 3", 4" 6" 6"x 8"   2",3",4" 6",6"x 8"     2", 3", 4" 6" 6"x 8"   Disc Side 2",3",4" 6",6"x 8"

Application: cold water measurement of flow in one direction Maximum operating pressure: 150 psi (1034 kPa) Maximum operating temperature: 80F Register: direct reading, center sweep, roll-sealed, magnetic drive with low-flow indicator Measuring element: AWWA Class II Turbine, hydrodynamically balanced rotor Nutating disc

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Sizes: 2"HP, 3", 4", 6", and 6"x 8" Units of measure: U.S. gallons, imperial gallons, cubic feet, cubic metres Register types: Direct reading: bronze box and cover (standard) Remote reading systems*: ProRead, E-Coder)R900i, E-Coder, TRICON/S, TRICON/E3 Reclaim

 

Companion flanges: 2", 3", 4" bronze or cast iron 6", 6" x 8" cast iron

 

Strainer: 2", 3", 4", 6" NSF/ANSI 61 no-lead high copper alloy

 

* Consult factory for meter performance specifications when fitted with ARB.

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

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