Amco AquaMaster Series User manual

AquaMaster™ Installation Manual

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and in accordance with the information given.
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in conditions of high pressure and/or temperature.
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................1
2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ............2
2.1 Unpacking ....................................... 2
2.2 Installation Conditions ..................... 2
2.3 Mechancial Installation ....................4
2.3.1 Transmitters ............................ 4
3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ............. 5
3.1 Grounding ....................................... 5
3.2 Connections .................................... 6
3.2.1 Sensor Terminal Box
Connections
(Remote Versions only) .......... 6
3.2.2 Environmental Protection ....... 6
3.2.3 Transmitter Connections ......... 7
3.3 Input/Output Connections ............... 10
3.3.1 Frequency Outputs ................. 10
3.3.2 Alarm Interface ....................... 10
3.3.3 MIL Connector Input/Output
Connections (Option) .............. 11
3.3.4 MIL Connector Input/Output
(Option) - AquaMag™ x10
Pulse Output Compatibility ..... 12
3.3.5 Encoder Output
(Option) ................................... 12
3.3.6 Local Computer
Connection ............................. 13
3.3.7 Remote Computer
Connection ............................. 14
3.3.8 Power Supply Connection ...... 15
3.3.9 Pressure Transducer
(Optional) ................................ 16
3.3.10 Environmental Protection ....... 16
4 START-UP AND OPERATION ............. 17
4.1 Connecting Batteries ...................... 17
4.2 Start-up ........................................... 17
4.3 Display Activation ........................... 19
4.4 Replacing a Battery ........................ 19
4.4.1 Spares Kits ............................. 20
4.4.2 Battery Changing
Procedures ............................. 21
APPENDIX - AQUAMASTER BLOCK
DIAGRAM ............................................. 23
1 INTRODUCTION
AquaMaster™ includes the family of high performance
electromagnetic flow meters for water measurement that
normally are supplied as factory configured, calibrated sys-
tems.
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2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking
2.2 Installation Conditions
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2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION...
Fig. 2.10 Above Ground
Supports
Fig. 2.11 Temperature Difference
IP68 (NEMA 6P/
ENCLOSURE 6P)
AquaMaster
Submerged
9 Months
Accrued Time
< 78in
(< 2 m)
Fig. 2.12 Within Environmental Rating
Fig. 2.13 Underground
Backfill
(Recommended)
Adequate
Protection
Plate
Fig. 2.14 Cable Routing
176°F (80°C)
Maximum
Fit gaskets
Gasket same
size as pipe
(gaskets not included)
Fig. 2.15 Gasket Fitting
Fig. 2.16 Separation of Sensors
For access to batteries, display
and communication connector.
AquaMaster
AquaM aster
Fig. 2.17 Access to Transmitter
14°F (-10°C)
Minimum
28"
minimum
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2.3 Mechanical Installation
2.3.1 Transmitter
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3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION...
3.1 Grounding (Figs. 3.1 to 3.2)
Sensor Size Grounding Ring
Fig. 3.1a Plastic Pipeline
Grounding Rings Grounding Rings
Fig. 3.1b Lined Metal Pipe
Note. The requirement is to electrically bond the sensor to the pipeline/fluid.
Diagrams illustrate methods thatmeet therequirement.
5/8" to 3"
(15 to 80mm)
4"
(100mm)
³
Not required.
1 off required
(supplied)
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3.2 Connections
3.2.1 Sensor Terminal Box Connections (Remote Versions Only)
6
(Remote Versions Only)

3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION...
3.2.3 Transmitter Connections
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