InformerIn-Line Fluid Monitoring Package

Informer is a great tool for

reducing paint waste, collecting data

and improving the finishing process.

This easy-to-use fluid monitoring

package ACCURATELY measures

flow rate and the amount of material

that passes through a fluid line.

Key Applications• Manual spray finishing

• Automatic spray finishing

• Solvent metering

• Single fluid dispensing

Key Industries• Auto feeder

• Truck and bus

• Automotive

• Farm and construction

• Aerospace

• Wood

Features• Easily Collect EPA Data

Informer automates EPA reporting, taking the

guesswork out of calculating HAPs and VOCs.

No more collecting data by hand. No more

time-consuming manual calculations. The

Informer automatically collects and, with the

optional Precision View AMR 2.0 software, sends

accurate fluid usage data directly to your PC,

where the final report is created.

• Reduce Paint WasteThe Informer monitors flow rate allowing you to

see where paint is being wasted as a result of

worn tips on your spray guns or calibration. This

eliminates fluid waste and saves money.

• Quick Gun CalibrationInformer makes it easy to calibrate spray guns. No

more overspraying or underspraying. By monitoring

and adjusting flow rates, Informer makes the

process more efficient.

Affordable way to measure fluids & reduce paint waste

Easy-to-read displayMonitors flow rates and total flow.

Tracks daily, weekly, monthly and

yearly paint usage.

G3000 Gear MeterPrecision gear meter

ensures accurate

measurement of fluid flow.

Fluid In

Standard Mounting

or Remote OptionElectronic display can be

mounted on meter or up

to 200 feet (61 m) away.

Solvent-Proof CoverDurable cover resists solvents.

Flow RateDetects wasteful flow or

plugged tips and nozzles.

Batch TotalAccumulates total flow for job tracking

or dispensing fixed amounts.

Maintenance TotalIdentifies when to maintain

application equipment.

Network ConnectionOptional computer connection

to automatically download fluid

usage information.

System Hardware

System Software

Touch Control ButtonsUse buttons to select the

readout or program rates,

limits or other management

control features.

Fluid Out

G3000 Family of Precision Meters

Minimize Excess SprayInformation when you need it for calibration, tip wear

detection and monitoring of manual or automatic guns.

Simplify ReportingSpeed up your process of collecting and reporting

with the PrecisionView AMR 2.0 Option.

250

050

100150200

300350400450500550600

13:53:30 13:54:00 13:54:30 13:55:00

cc/m

in

20.29 oz/min

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

150

73.869

Lbs

HAP Constituents

CancelOK

Hazardous Air Pollutant % CompositionMEK 10Benzine 10Ethylbenzine 10

MEK

Ethylbenzine

Benzine

Other

Blue Resin

Informer display mounted on a

G3000 Flow MeterG3000 Meter

0.02 to 1.0 gpm (75 to 3800 cc/min.)

G3000HR Meter

0.01 to 0.5 gpm (38 to 1900 cc/min.)

Manage All Your Fluids with Informer and AMR 2.0

PrecisionView™AMR 2.0 SoftwareA powerful addition to the Informer!

This user-friendly reporting software automates

data collection in your plant. It automatically

tracks and enters usage data and automatically

generates EPA reports.

• Tracks up to 31 Informers

• Allows management to view active flow from desktop PC

• Generates custom reports including flow performance,

HAP Constituents and VOC Emissions

Return-On-InvestmentUse this exclusive Return-on-Investment analysis tool to see exactly how much your paint line currently

costs you, where there is waste, and best of all, how quickly a Graco Informer pays for itself.

x

x

x

=

Paint price per gallon(Typical $34/gal)

Daily usage of paintper gun drop (Typical = 10 gal/day)

Business days per month

Typical* savings or enter a percent

Monthly paint savings

5%

$

21

100%

21

Total Savings

=

Gun Calibration Data Collection

* Actual performance may vary depending upon materials and process. Consult your distributor.

Labor rate per hour(Typical $28/hour)

Hours per day of manual data collection(Typical = .5 hrs/day)

Business days per month

Typical savings orenter a percent

Reduced data collection labor costs

x

x

x

=

Stand-Alone Metering Package

Remote Mounted Informer Display

Includes Informer electronics and mounting hardware. Meter, cable and interface

ordered separately.

AMR Interface Boxes

Includes power supply for remote powered Informers

244773 Informer only interface box for non-hazardous installations

244775 Informer only interface box for hazardous installations

244774 Informer interface box with other devices for non-hazardous installations

244776 Informer interface box with other devices for hazardous installations

Converter Kit

244778 Converts RS232 to RS485

Network Cable - Belden 9841 (choose one)

115769 500 ft (152 m)

115770 1000 ft (305 m)

PrecisionView AMR 2.0 (Informer only)

244107 Single station license

244108 Up to 5 station license

244109 Up to 31 station license

Accessories

195867 Paint shields (10 pk)

948926 100 ft (30 m) cable

948924 50 ft (15 m) cable

Repair Kits

243552 Switch membrane repair kit

243551 LCD repair kit

243550 PCB repair kit (Intrinsically safe configuration)

280529 PCB repair kit (Non-intrinsically safe configuration)

243549 Firmware upgrade kit

Technical Specifications

Controller Specifications

Intrinsically safe configuration – manual 309102

Non-intrinsically safe configuration – manual 312013

Power Requirements

9 VDC internal battery at 2 mA, or 12-24 VDC

external power supply @ 10 mA

Pulse Input

8 VDC at 2.5 mA to 24 VDC @ 16 mA

current sinking or sourcing, 1000 pulses/sec.

max, 50% duty cycle

Control Inputs and Outputs

Optically isolated, replaceable fuse, reverse polarity, and over-voltage protected

Batch reset input (Included in Non-intrinsically safe configuration only)

8 VDC @ 2.5 mA to 24 VDC @ 16 mA current sinking or sourcing,

50 mS pulse width minimum

Batch alarm output (Included in Non-intrinsically safe configuration only)

24 VDC, 150 mA max, current sinking or sourcing

User alarm output (Included in Non-intrinsically safe configuration only)

24 VDC, 150 mA max, current sinking or sourcing

Maximum Cable Lengths

Maximum network cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 ft (366 m)

Environmental

Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C)

Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -67° to 140°F (-55° to 60°C)

Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Housing meets NEMA 12 requirements. Components are solvent resistant.

Compliances (Applies to Intrinsically safe configurations only)

Intrinsically safe (Class I, Div. I, Group D) when battery powered, or externally powered

through an Intrinsically Safe Barrier and all communication and I/O connections are

passed through intrinsically safe barriers. ETL. cETL, Ex. and CE compliant.

Weight

Display only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)

Display and G3000 meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg)

Meter Specifications (G3000 – see manual 308778)

Maximum Working Fluid Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (28 MPa, 276 bar)

Flow Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02 to 1.0 gal/min (75 to 3800 cc/min)

Fluid Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 to 180° F (4 to 80° C)

Maximum Ambient Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180° F (80° C)

Fluid Viscosity Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 to 3000 cps

Maximum Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 ft (61 m)

Flow Meter Inlet/Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 npt(f)

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 0.119 cc/pulse

Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 0.5%*

Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 to 30 Vdc

Intrinsic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class 1; Div 1; Group D

V max. = 30 V, I max. = 15 mA, Ci = 0.2 f, Li = 0mH

Wetted Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 Stainless Steel, Tungsten Carbide, PTFE

PrecisionView AMR Specifications (see manual 309219)

* For most commonly used coatings, the flow meter reading will be accurate to within ± 0.5%.

Accuracy will diminish at low viscosities and low flow rates.

Non-Intrinsically Safe Intrinsically Safe(Informer Not in (Informer inHazardous Area) Hazardous Area) Description

288666 243313 Remote Informer display with 1/2 in

(12.27mm) pipe mounting hardware

288667 243314 Remote Informer display with 3/4 in (19mm)

pipe mounting hardware

288668 243315 Remote Informer display with 1 in (25.4mm)

pipe mounting hardware

288669 243316 Remote Informer display with wall mounting

hardware

288670 243317 Remote Informer display with DIN rail

mounting hardware

Non-Intrinsically Safe Intrinsically Safe(Informer Not in (Informer inHazardous Area) Hazardous Area) Description

288665 243312 Informer display mounted on a G3000 flow

meter

288717 234105 Informer display mounted on a G3000HR

flow meter

Ordering Information

Installation Guide

Interface

Box

125/240 VAC

9

1b

10 4

Hazardous Area

Interface

Box

Power120/240 VAC

2 3 4

1a

Hazardous AreaInterface

Box

120/240 VAC

3

5 6 7 8

1a

Informer with remote power in a non-hazardous area

Informer with remote power. Informer in a non-hazardous area

and meter in hazardous area

Note: Assembly and electrical connections required.

Maximum 10 Informers per Interface Box

Maximum 10 Informers per Interface Box

Maximum 2 Informers per Interface Box

Without AMR

Informer with remote power in a hazardous area

Ordering Information

1a 244773 Informer interface box for non-hazardous area - power supply

included

1b 244775 Informer interface box for hazardous area -power supply included

2 288665 Informer with G3000 Flow Meter

288717 Informer with G3000HR Flow Meter

3 Remote Informer

288666 Remote Informer display with 1/2 in. (12.27mm) pipe mounting

hardware

288667 Remote Informer display with 3/4 in. (19mm) pipe mounting hardware

288668 Remote Informer display with 1 in. (25.4mm) pipe mounting hardware

288669 Remote Informer display with wall mounting hardware

288670 Remote Informer display with DIN rail mounting hardware

4 Flow Meter with Cable

243554 G3000 Flow Meter

234106 G3000HR Flow Meter

5 513652 Cable

6 111985 IS barrier

7 948928 Cable

8 Flow Meter

239716 G3000 Flow Meter

244292 G3000HR Flow Meter

9 243312 Informer with G3000 Flow Meter

234105 Informer with G3000HR Flow Meter

10 Remote Informer

243313 Display with 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) pipe mount

243314 Display with 3/4 in. (19 mm) pipe mount

243315 Display with 1 in. (25.4 mm) pipe mount

243316 Display with wall mount

243317 Display with DIN rail mount

11 244778 RS232 to RS485 converter (Ethernet to RS485, contact Graco)

12 Precision View AMR

244107 Single station license

244108 Up to 5 station license

244109 Up to 31 station license

13 Network Cable-Beldon 9841

115769 500 ft (15.2m)

115770 1000 ft (30.4m)

™

2.0

9 10

13

12

11

Interface

Box

1b

Hazardous Area

4

™

2.0

RS485

POWER

2 3

13

12

11

Interface

Box

1a 4

™

2.0

RS485

POWER

3

13

12

11

Interface

Box

1a 6

5

Hazardous Area

7 8

With AMR

Maximum 10 Informers per Interface Box

Maximum 10 Informers per Interface Box

Maximum 2 Informers per Interface Box

SALES/

DISTRIBUTION/

SERVICE

Founded in 1926, Graco is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco

products move, measure, control, dispense and apply a wide range of fluids and viscous materials

used in vehicle lubrication, commercial and industrial settings.

The company’s success is based on its unwavering commitment to technical excellence, world-class

manufacturing and unparalleled customer service. Working closely with qualified distributors, Graco

offers systems, products and technology that set the quality standard in a wide range of fluid

handling solutions. Graco provides equipment for spray finishing, protective coating, paint circulation,

lubrication, and dispensing sealants and adhesives, along with power application equipment for the

contractor industry. Graco’s ongoing investment in fluid management and control will continue to

provide innovative solutions to a diverse global market.

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