Equflow BV Manual Equflow 6110 Barcode scanner
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1. Introduction
1.1 General
Thank you for using the Equflow 6110 K-factor converter including barcode reader (referred to as
barcode scanner in this document). This manual provides instructions for correct installation and
operation of the Equflow barcode scanner. Equflow continuously improves its products, which includes
converters. This may result in new revisions of hardware and/or software. This manual complies with
software revision 1.0. The Equflow product code for this Barcode scanner is 6110.KC.CON.BC.01.
We advise you to read this manual entirely before installation and operation of this instrument.
Equflow is not liable for any damages caused by non-compliance with the installation and operating
instructions. This product has a one year warranty on hardware after delivery by manufacturer under the
following conditions:
- serial code must be readable on label,
- warranty is at the sole discretion of the manufacturer,
- warranty is limited to purchase costs.
Manufacturer: Equflow B.V.
Ketelmeer 29
5347 JX Oss
Phone: +31 (0)24 3792666
e-mail: info@equflow.com
Internet: www.equflow.com
1.2 Contents of package
The package of the Equflow 6110 Barcode scanner should contain the following items:
- Equflow 6110 Barcode scanner
- USB stick with the installation instructions and user’s guide
1.3 General use of the Equflow 6110 Barcode scanner
Each Equflow flowmeter has a K-factor, which is the amount of pulses generated when 1 liter of water
goes through the flowmeter, with a flow that is within the flowmeter’s flowrange (see the flowmeter’s
datasheet/mounting description). This value can be different for different flowmeters, even if they have
the same product code. Exchanging a flowmeter would thus require the operator to enter the new K-
factor in their equipment.
The Equflow 6110 Barcode scanner is designed to convert the output of each flowmeter to a user-
defined value. This pre-set value has to be entered only once. Upon exchanging the flowmeter,
scanning its barcode is all that is needed for the barcode scanner to convert the signal.
This barcode scanner is typically used in combination with an Equflow flowmeter and a (third party)
device, for which the digital signal will be converted (Figure 1).
1.4 Advantages of using the Equflow 6110 Barcode scanner
Scanning the barcode takes only a second, and will thus be much faster than changing the
settings in your controller, while maintaining the same accuracy and repeatability.
Reduce the chance of errors that could occur when manually entering the K-factor.
Correction of the K-factor at up to 5 flowrates over the entire flowrange is possible, this
increases the accuracy at the higher and lower end of the flowrange.
