Hyquest Solutions Pty Ltd

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OSS-B1 UNIVERSAL CURRENT METER

QUALITY SYSTEM
ISO: 9001
CERTIFIED

HYQUEST SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

PO BOX 332, LIVERPOOL B.C NSW 1871, AUSTRALIA
Phone:(Int.) 612 9601 2022 Fax: :(Int.) 612 9602 6971
Phone:(Nat.) (02) 9601 2022 Fax: :(Nat.) (02) 9602 6971
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hyquestsolutions.com.au

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Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 2
UNPACKING YOUR OSS-B1 CURRENT METER ............................................................................................ 4
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................................... 7
MIANTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................... 8
SERVICE & RECALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................ 10
FAULT FINDING ................................................................................................................................................ 10
REPLACEMENT OF CABLE ENDS.................................................................................................................. 13
PART LIST .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

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INTRODUCTION
The Hyquest OSS-B1 Current Meter is a world recognised design instrument for measuring the
velocity of water in shallow natural water courses, rivers, canals, and pipe line. The OSS-B1 provides
solutions for all velocity measuring applications.
One of the great features of the OSS-B1 is it can be used with 20 mm diameter wading rod and
relocating device, streamlined suspension tube, portable winches and permanent cableway
installations, with streamlined or ground feeling weights. A tail fin assembly is provided to control
directional stability during suspended measurements.
The OSS-B1 comes with lots of accessories which enable the user to endure water flow measurement
easily and accurately.

All current meters manufactured by Hyquest Solutions are calibrated in our purpose built high
velocity rating tank prior to shipment. This rating tank is considered as best in the world since it can
run at a velocity of 0.005 m/s minimum and 8 m/s maximum with a velocity resolution of +/-

0.001mm
As part of our service we are able to recondition and recalibrate current meters of any make, including
electromagnetic and other solid state meters. Calibration is directly traceable to International
Standards.
All current meters are calibrated in accordance with AS 3778.6.3-1992. This standard is identical with
and has been reproduced from ISO 3455:1976.
The purpose of this manual is to make the user familiar with the OSS-B1 current meter. It is a
sensitive and reliable precision instrument. It is advisable to read this manual carefully and fully
understand its use. After reading this manual if you are not sure about any details, please do not
hesitate to contact our office (contact details are on the cover of this manual).

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UNPACKING YOUR OSSB1 CURRENT METER

This package should contain:

OSS-B1 Body
OSS-B1 Lead
Body Key
Fan type A (Fan type 1,2 and 4 are accessories)
3 wading rods 1.8m (3 sections) or 3.00m (3 sections)
CMC20A , PVD100 or CMC3 counter
2 spare bearings
1 reed switch
Screwdriver (Short)
Screwdriver (Small)
O-Rings for (fan carrier-1, reed switch cover -2, lead-1, terminal post-1)
Post ground
1 oil bottle
Rating Tables

Note: Tail Fin Stem Assembly and other accessories are supplied on request.

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OPERATION
One impulse signal is produced per Fan revolution. As shown in figure1 below, this signal is
generated by an encapsulated reed switch (1) which resides inside the meter body (2) and a
permanent magnet (3) set into the rotating Fan assembly. A cover sealed with two O-rings
provides a water-tight housing for the reed switch, while gold plated contact pins ensure lowresistance signal passage.
The voltage must not exceed 9V DC. Provided the impulse counters have spark-suppression
circuits, the meter can be loaded with up to 1.6 watts. All our counters meet these
requirements (refer to specification).
Four type of stainless steel Fans (4) can be used with this meter, all these Fans are supported
on bearings which run within the oil filled hub of the Fan assembly. The capillary oil passage
between the stainless steel axle (5) and Fan carrier (6), prevents entry of water to the
bearings. A locknut on the shaft locates the bearings and sets the end float of the assembly.

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SPECIFICATION
Switch

Encapsulated reed single contact per revolution, maximum volts 9V DC

maximum power 1.6 Watts.(if spark suppression in counter).

Fans

Stainless Steel

Fan
No.

Description

Starting
Velocity
m/s

Range of
Component
Effect

Maximum
Velocity
m/s

100mm Dia. 0.125 m pitch

0.025

45o

5.0

125mm Dia. 0.25 m pitch

0.025

5o

10.0

125mm Dia. 0.50 m pitch

0.040

5o

10.0

80mm Dia. 0.25 m pitch

0.040

5o

4.0

Mounting

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- 20mm diameter wading rods with clamp

- Streamlined suspension tube with adaptor
- Hanger bar
- Pointer (to suit 20mm diameter rod) WR06-03

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MIANTENANCE
The maintenance of the OSS-B1 current meter can be divided in three sections as stated
below.
Section 1: Prior to discharge measurements
Initial set up

Open the case and pick up the Fan assembly

Undo the fan carrier
Remove fan carrier and shaft assembly (do not put it down anywhere it may attract
dirt particles)
Hold the fan upright and fill with oil
Replace the oil bottle cap
Replace axle and fan carrier, excess oil will be forced up through the capillary gap
around the axle, ensure fan carrier is tightened
Wipe the excess oil of the meter using lint free paper towel
Do not forget to close the oil bottle straight after usage to avoid contamination of the
oil
Slide the fan assembly into the body and use the stubby screwdriver to tighten the
retaining screw to lock the fan assembly in place
Prior to spin test hold the current meter in the horizontal position and spin by hand
for approx. one minute to get rid of the hydraulic pressure
Spin test the meter against time. This is required to test the performance of the shaft
and bearings
Spin test results are dependent on the fan type and temperature (see table below).
OSS-B1 Spin Test

Fan No.

Time (sec)

Minimum 110 sec

Minimum 85 sec

Minimum 70 sec

Minimum 90 sec

After the spin test is performed connect your current meter to the counter using the
lead, this important to test the lead, reed switch and counter.

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Section 2: During and after Discharge Measurements

After every discharge measurement, or one hour of use the current meter should be
cleaned and refilled with oil, if continuing a discharge measurement.

Spin test meter

Undo the cleaning jar cap and filling with white spirit
Remove fan assembly from meter body by undoing the retraining screw and
separating the body from the fan
Remove fan carrier and shaft assembly (do not put it down anywhere it may
attract dirt particles)
Empty the old oil in a recycling container (do not tip oil on the ground this
will pollute the environment)
Put the shaft and bearing assembly into the cleaning jar.
Agitate them.
Fill up the fan with white spirit put your thumb in place of carrier and shake it
really hard for a few seconds.
Blow dry the shaft assembly, fan carrier and fan
Re-assemble the fan, if discharge measurement is finished
Wipe box clean and return the fan assembly to the case
If continuing a discharge measurement, Refill the fan with oil as per section 1
Spin test the current meter at per section 1
Repeat all the above steps for every discharge measurement
Tip the white spirit in a spare bottle

Note: Both oil and white spirit can be recycled using filter papers
Section 3: Tips for Easy Maintenance
It is advisable that the user maintain the OSS-B1 current meter at all time.

Keep the OSS-B1 case clean

Clean all the tools after usage
Use lint free paper towels and white spirit (do not use methylated)
Office service is required for the OSS-B1 current meter about once a month if it is
used on a daily basis (i.e. Fully dismantle shaft assembly, fan carrier and fan; Clean
each item using hot soapy water and then rinse with white spirit)
Check the lead and new the ends connections
If the current meter fails the spin test refer to the mechanical fault finding section for
details
Test lead, counter and reed switch (see electrical fault finding section for details)

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SERVICE & RECALIBRATION

Recalibrate the current meter every 300 hours of use or once a year whichever comes
first (see Hyquest Solutions calibration certificate for details)

For recalibration only, send the body and the fans that require calibration (to save
weight). However, if other items needs repair they can be sent with the body and fans.

Note: Hyquest Solutions provides a recalibration and repair service for most types
of current meters.

FAULT FINDING
Mechanical Fault Finding

Symptom

Possible Causes

Dirty or
faulty
bearings

Bent shaft

Failed spin test

Action

Clean Bearings and try

to spin test again. If
Problem persists
replace bearings.

Dirty bearings can be

identified towards the
end of the spin test
when the fan stops
suddenly.

If the shaft is slightly

bent return to HS for
repair.
If the shaft is very bent
return to HS for
replacement.

Bent shaft can be

identified by looking at
the pointed centre of the
fan during spin test. If
this point is turning offcentre this indicates that
the shaft is bent.

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Electrical Fault Finding
If an electrical fault has been traced to the current meter, the following conditions should be
checked using a multi-meters or impulse counter.
Faults will be either CLOSED CIRCUIT or OPEN CIRCUIT, and if the CMC-20A counter is
used, set the control switches to ON and INT (ie. no time limit). Spin the Fan and if the
audible signal sounds continuously, the fault is a CLOSED CIRCUIT. If no audible signal
is heard, the fault then is an OPEN CIRCUIT.

Closed Circuit Fault

Symptom

Possible Cause

Fault occurs only when

meter in water

Water entering
contact plug
receptacle and
earth between plug
and body

Circuit closed in any

magnet position, but
open with magnet
removed

Reed switch failed

Circuit closed without

magnet in position

Reed switch
damaged
Water damaged
during handling
allowing contacts
to earth onto meter
body

Replace reed switch assembly

(Figure 3)

Replace reed switch assembly

Remove reed switch (Figure 3 No.1)
and insulated contact assembly
(Figure 3 No 8). Drain or wipe away
water. Flush with alcohol or methyl.
Spirits, then air dry. Apply silicone
grease to contact surfaces and thread
on insulating sleeve before replacing.
Check damaged O-rings (Figure 3
No 9 and10) replace. Apply silicon
grease before fitting.
Check for damage to spigot through
reed switch assembly. Return to
factory for repairs.

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Action
Replace damaged plug or missing
seal (see figure 7)

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Open Circuit Fault

Symptom

Possible Cause

Action

Open circuit between

plug (11) and insulated
reed switch contact (8)
(Figure 3)

- Faulty plug contact

- Faulty insulated contact
assembly (8) (Figure 3)

- Check fit of plug in hole

- Remove, wipe surface
clean and check spring
compression. Re-assemble
with silicone grease on all
surfaces.

No closure of reed
switch contact when
magnet in position.

- Damaged Reed Switch Assy.

Reed switch operating

but signal not passing to
body.

- Faulty earth contact (12)

(Figure 3)

- Check spring
compression. Remove
assembly and wipe clean
contact surfaces with silicon
grease and re-assemble.

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REPLACEMENT OF CABLE ENDS

Impulse Counter End and Complete Repair

a. Strip back 140 mm of main cable

insulation (1) after shortening to new
length.
b. Expose 5 mm of conductor (2) and
twist strands tightly, then solder.
c. Slide on heat shrink sleeve (3), red and
black identifying sleeves (4) and plug
covers (5).
d. Push soldered conductors into plugs (6)
and lock with grubscrew (7).
e. Bring cover forward over plugs.
f. Position heat shrink sleeve centrally
over grey cable insulation and fix in
place

2
5 mm
5

NOTE: Repair to either plug end

individually can be made also, by only
cutting away the damaged end and
following steps b, d & e.

120 mm

3
50 mm

1
Figure 5

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Current Meter Ends and Complete Repair
a. Shorten cable (1) to new length and
strip outer insulation (2) to 140mm
(red plug end) and 120mm (black plug
end).
b. Expose 5mm of conductors (3) and
twist strands tightly, then solder.
c. Slide on heat shrink sleeve (4) red (5),
and black (6) identifying sleeves.
d. On the positive (+) end, push plug cap
(7), washer (8), rubber bush (9) and
plug holder (10) over cable.
e. Lock conductor into plug pin (11), then
slide back into plug holder and screw
plug cap into place.
f. Fit rubber seal (12) to plug pin.
g. For the negative (-) end, slide on black
heat shrink tube (13). Push conductor
into the earth pin (14) and solder in
place. Bring heat shrink sleeve forward
onto earth pin and fix down with heat.
h. Fix down heat shrink sleeve (4) over
main cable termination.
i. Repairs can be made individually to
the positive (+) end with steps 2, 4, 5,
and 6 and to the negative (-) end, by
following steps 2 and 7. However, the
shortened ends of the cable might be
difficult to assemble conveniently onto
the current meter, and it is usually
preferable to reconstruct the cable as
detailed in figure 6.

1
4

60 mm

140 mm

130 mm

7
8
9
10
5 mm

5 mm
2
3

40 mm

13

14
11
Figure 6
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PART LIST

Desc: O-Ring
Part No.: SC024-09

Desc: Contact Cover

Part No.: CMB03-02
Desc: Body
Part No.: CMB03-01
Desc: O-Ring
Part No.: SC024-11

Desc: Reed Switch

Part No.: CMB04

Desc: Retainer Earth

Part No.: CMB06-01

Desc: Insulator
Part No.: CMB05-04
Desc: Contact Pin Front
Part No.: CMB05-01
Desc: Spring Short -ve
Part No.: CMB06-02

Desc: Spring Long +ve

Part No.: CMB05-02
Desc: Clamp
(Rear Body)
Part No.: CMB19

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Desc: Contact Pin- Rear

Part No.: CMB05-03

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Desc: Retaining Screw - Earth Post

Part No.: CMB03-08

Desc: Retainer
Part No.: CMB07-01

Desc: Flanged Insulator

Part No.: CMB07-02

Desc: Receptacle
Part No.: CMB07-03

Desc: Support Insulator

Part No.: CMB07-04

Desc: Grubscrew
Part No.: CMB03-09

Desc: O-Ring
Part No.: SC024-08

Desc: Retaining Screw

Part No.: CMB03-10

Desc: Clamp Disk Washer

Part No.: CMB08-05

Desc: Locking Lever

Part No.: CMB08-04

Desc: Earth Post

Part No.: CMB08-01/03
Desc: Retaining Screw - Axle
Part No.: CMB03-07

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Desc: Locknut
Part No.: CMB02-04

Desc: Spacer
Part No.: CMB02-03

Desc: Oil Spacer

Part No.: CMB02-05

Desc: Bearing
Part No.: SC058-12

Desc: Spindle Cover

Part No.: CMB13

Desc: Spindle
Part No.: CMB02-02

Desc: O-Ring
Part No.: SC024-12

Desc: Fan Carrier

Part No.: CMB02-01

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4 Type of fans available:

1234-

Fan No.4 Part No. CMB01

Fan No. 2 Part No. CMB17
Fan No. A Part No. CMB18
Fan No. 1 Part No. CMB21

Desc: Body Key

Part No.: CMB15

Desc: Ground Post- Fan 80 Dia.

Part No.: CMB03-05

Desc: Ground Post- Fan 125 Dia.

Part No.: CMB03-06

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Desc: Nut
Part No.: SP01-02
Desc: Flat Washer
Part No.: SC065-13
Desc: Compression Sleeve
Part No.: SP01-06
Desc: Pin
Part No.: SP01-01

Desc: Earth Pin

Part No.: CMB10-01

Desc: Straight Plug Body

Part No.: SP01-03

Desc: O-Ring
Part No.: SC024-14

Desc: Bunch Plug Black

Part No.: SC043-12

Desc: Bunch Plug Red

Part No.: SC043-11

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UNIVERSAL WADING RODS & RELOCATING DEVICES

ITEM

PART NO.

QTY

WRS01
WRS02
WRS03

1
1
1

Point & Foot Plate

WRS04

Canvas Carrying Bag

WR11

Fixing Screw

SAN20-04

Screwdriver

SC002-06

WR01
WR02
WR03

1
1
1

Point

WR04-01

Foot Plate

WR04-02

Canvas Carrying Bag

WR11L

Fixing Screw

SAN20-04

Screwdriver

SC002-06

Three W.R. series wading rod sections,

plated alloy steel, graduations each 2cm and
markings at decimetre (10cm) intervals.
0 0.6 metre
0.6 1.2 metre
1.2 1.8 metre

Three W.R. series wading rod sections,

plated alloy steel, graduations each 2cm and
markings at decimetre (10cm) intervals.
0 - 1 metre
1 - 2 metre
2 - 3 metre

METER RELOCATING DEVICE, STAINLESS STEEL, TWO X 1 METRE

SECTIONS
Bottom Section

RD01

Top Section

RD02

Locking Tool

RD03

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GAUGING ROD STAND
FIXING SCR EW PART No. SAN20-04
5 PER ASSEMB LY 1 IN FOOT
2 IN 2 TO 4METRES & 4 TO 6 METRES LENGHTS

SCREW DRIVER
PAR T No. S C002-06

TUBE 4 TO 6 M ETRE
PAR T No. S ST 03
STREAM LINE SUSP ENSION
TUBE DETAILS

CLEVIS PIN
PAR T No. C 103

CLAMP
PAR T No. R SS 0104

ROLL PIN
PAR T No. S C042-13
CLAMPING BLOCK
PAR T No. R SS 01-05

CLEVIS PIN
PAR T No. C 103

USE IN THIS POSITION

WITH W.R . SERIES
WADING RODS
PEDAL ARM
PAR T No. R SS 01-02
R-CLIP
PAR T No. S C019-01
R-CLIP
PAR T No. S C019-01

PIVOT PIN
PAR T No. R SS 01-07
CAP SCREW
PAR T No. S C045-29

TUBE 2 TO 4 M ETRE
PAR T No. S ST 02
CLAMP
PAR T No. R SS 0104
ASS EMB LE IN R EVERS E
WHEN USING WADING ROD

SPRING
PAR T No. S AN22-07

CLEVIS PIN
PAR T No. C 103

R-CLIP
PAR T No. S C019-01
STAND
PAR T No. R SS 01-01

STOP P IN
PAR T No. R SS 01-06

VAS CARRYING
BAG
R T No. S ST 06

CAP SCREW
PAR T No. S C045-30
R-CLIP
PAR T No. S C019-01
CLAMP
PAR T No. S ST05-01

TING CABLE
METRES
No. C MB-12

RETAINING NUT
PAR T No.SC008-20
SOCKET HD CAP SCREW
PAR T No. S C045-20
TUBE 0 TO 2 M ETER
PAR T No.SST 01
CLAMP
PAR T No. S ST 05-02
FOOT
PAR T No. S ST 04

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