Determine the Size of the Pipe Suggested Items Digital Caliper (Most accurate way to measure a pipe) Ruler or tape measure with inches  Small piece of string and a sharpie (recommended if you do not have a caliper) Overview Accurately measuring the size of the pipe and determining the pipe material will allow Hydropoint to prepare and calibrate the ...

Water Meter Register Information There are two types of water meter registers: Analog register Digital register     2. Each meter register contains the following: Odometer Sweep Hand (analog register only) Low flow indicator      3. The sweep hand and/or dial is not a multiplier.     4.The low flow indicator may also be referred to as a leak detecto...

Ultrasonic Flow Monitor How to select an Installation Location  Introduction Some important factors must be considered BEFORE installing the Ultrasonic Flow Monitor. Read and follow the guidelines below to ensure that the flow monitor is installed in just the right location to deliver accurate monitoring results.  Pipe sizes Pipe materials Horizonta...

Introduction This document serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the step by step installation and calibration process for the WaterCompass FM250 flow monitor.  The FM250 has been crafted to deliver precise flow measurement on a compatible water meter, eliminating the need for water shutdown or pipe alterations. It's installation does not impos...

Flow Monitor Site Assessment:  What to Expect and How to Prepare What   to   Expect A site assessment allows HydroPoint to provide a customized WaterCompass monitoring solution for your building. One of HydroPoint’s trained Certified Service Providers will arrive on site to complete a thorough assessment of the building or campus. The surveyor will ...

Overview The WaterCompass flow monitors provided by HydroPoint are compatible with most positive displacement, magnetic drive, and velocity water meters installed in the field today. The following list of compatible water meters is not comprehensive, so please contact HydroPoint for additional information if your water meter is not listed below. Ple...

Leaks can occur anywhere in the water supply system. Use this checklist to inspect common indoor areas for potential leaks and water loss. Focus on the relevant areas for your site. Outdoor Inspection Checks Walk the exterior of the building, looking for the following signs of a potential leak: Sound of running water (when fixtures are off) Water dr...

Overview   Gain Table Pipe Size Pipe Type  Pipe Config Target Gain Highbound Gain Target “g” Highbound “g” ½" Copper L 142 9.8 18.8 37 48 ½" Copper M 139 6 15.5 32 44 ½" CPVC 147 9.8 18.2 37 47 ½" PVC40 146 17.2 25.8 46 57 ½" PEX 145 10.7 19.6 38 49 ¾" Copper L 131 17.2 26.7 46 58 ¾" Copper M 133 13.9 22.8 42 53 ¾" CPVC 137 6 15.5 32 44 ¾" PVC40 135...

How to Determine the Pipe Material Suggested Items Rough sandpaper in case there's paint on the pipes.  Overview Determining the pipe material is an important first step in preparing the flow monitor. The pipe material will stipulate the process used to prepare and calibrate the flow monitor prior to installation. Pipe material spec will ensure the ...

  Overview  The Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge (UTG) can be used to measure the wall thickness of specific pipe materials as an aid to determine unknown pipe types. By combining the thickness data with the known outer diameter of the pipe, users can gain assurance in accurately identifying the correct pipe material.   Hardware UltraSonic Thickness Gauge...

Overview This is the process for importing FM200 flow monitor data into WaterCompass.net Use Cases Updating current or historical flow monitor data in WaterCompass.net. The following scenarios require a data import: Calibration status of the flow monitor has changed. Data is missing and need to be imported again (happens during bugs). Thresholding c...

FM200 Communication Issues The following steps will provide guidance on troubleshooting FM200 flow monitors experiencing intermittent or no communication. Do Not leave the site until communication has been verified. FM200 Activator FM200 Activator User Guide FM200 Battery Replacement Guide FM200 Installation Guide   Troubleshooting No Communication ...

 Introduction  This document serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the step by step process for installing the WaterCompass FM350 powered by UltraSonix.  The FM350 flow monitor has been crafted to deliver precise flow measurement on an accessible water supply line, eliminating the need for water shutdowns or pipe alterations. It's installation ...