Arkon MAGE1 User manual

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List of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................3
1.1. Operating Principle_______________________________________________________3
1.2. Applications ____________________________________________________________3
1.3. Safety Instructions _______________________________________________________3
1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter __________________________________________________3
2. Installation...............................................................................................................4
2.1. Sensor Installation _______________________________________________________4
2.2. Dry liner _______________________________________________________________5
3. MAGE1 Unit .............................................................................................................6
3.1. Main screen ____________________________________________________________6
3.2. Errors and Warnings______________________________________________________7
4. Power Supply ..........................................................................................................8
5. Outputs ....................................................................................................................9
5.1. 4-20 mA output__________________________________________________________9
5.2. RS485 output __________________________________________________________10
6. Internal backup......................................................................................................11
6.1. Automatic data saving ___________________________________________________11
7. MAGE1 connection to PC.....................................................................................12
8. Datalogger .............................................................................................................13
9. Modbus ..................................................................................................................14
9.1. Definitions and Abbreviations______________________________________________14
9.2. References ____________________________________________________________14
9.3. Technical data _________________________________________________________14
9.4. General Modbus RTU____________________________________________________15
9.5. Commissioning_________________________________________________________16
9.6. Modbus addressing module _______________________________________________16
9.7. Modbus function codes___________________________________________________16
9.8. Modbus holding registers _________________________________________________17
9.9. Password _____________________________________________________________17
9.10. Real-time measurement _________________________________________________18
9.11. Datalogger memory management _________________________________________19
9.12. Info _________________________________________________________________20
9.13. Display ______________________________________________________________20
9.14. User settings__________________________________________________________21
9.15. Factory Settings _______________________________________________________23
9.16. Datalogger ___________________________________________________________25
10. Sotware................................................................................................................27
10.1. System requirements ___________________________________________________27
10.2. Installation/Uninstall software_____________________________________________27
10.3. Service section ________________________________________________________28
10.4. Statistic section________________________________________________________30
11. Cleaning...............................................................................................................31
12. Specifications......................................................................................................32
12.1. Technical specification __________________________________________________32
12.2. Sensor specifications ___________________________________________________32
13. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................33
13.1. Trouble: non working display _____________________________________________33
13.2. Trouble: Non stable flow or Empty pipe alarm ________________________________34
13.3. Trouble: Error overloaded________________________________________________35
13.4. Trouble: Error excitation _________________________________________________36
13.5. Trouble: AD –converter error_____________________________________________36
14. How to order your MAGE1..................................................................................37
15. Appendix..............................................................................................................38

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15.1. Country of Origin ______________________________________________________ 38
15.2. CE requirements ______________________________________________________ 38
15.3. Warranty ____________________________________________________________ 38
15.4. Contact______________________________________________________________ 38

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1. Introduction
1.1. Operating Principle
The measurement is based on the principle of Faraday‘s law of electromagnetic
induction where a voltage is induced in an electrically conductive body that
moves in a magnetic field. Liquid flows through a tube in the direction of the
magnetic field. Liquid with a certain minimum electrical conductivity induces a
voltage which is detected by two electrodes located in a 90 degree angle from
the magnetic field and the flow direction.
1.2. Applications
Water / waste
water
Chemical
industry
Food industry
Power
engineering
Agriculture
Effluent
Industry
1.3. Safety Instructions
Please read this manual carefully before using the product.
Keep this manual for future reference. Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o will not be liable for
any damage caused by improper use of the product or its accessories.
The MAGE1 flowmeter must not be mounted in explosive hazardous areas.
1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter
When unpacking the flowmeter, conduct a visual check of the flowmeter upon receipt
to make sure the product has not been damaged during transport.
Check the completeness of the package. In case of any problem, contact the Arkon
sales department without delay.
oFlowmeter
oFlash drive
oManual
Minimum liquid conductivity
≥20 s / cm
Liquid velocity
min. 0.1 m / sec, max. 10 m / sec.

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2. Installation
2.1. Sensor Installation
Proper installation is extremely important in order for your flowmeter to work correctly. There are minimum
sensor installation requirements that need to be respected at all Times. Please note that Arkon cannot
warranty any installation which does not comply with these requirements.
Horizontal standard mounting
The sensor tube must always remain full. The best
way to achieve this is to locate the sensor in a low
section pipe, see the following picture.
It is mandatory to install the sensor in a section of
straight pipe with at least 5 times the pipe diameter
before sensor and 3 times after sensor.
Pipe reducers
If the pipe diameter is not the same as the
diameter of sensor, then pipe reducers can be
used. So as not to lose accuracy of the
measurement, the slope of reducers should not
exceed 8º.
Vertical mounting
When the sensor is mounted on a vertical section
of pipe, the flow direction must be upwards. In the
case of a downward flow direction, air bubbles can
collect in the sensor and the measurement could
be unstable and inaccurate.
Pumps
Never install the sensor on the suction side of a
pump or on a section of pipe where a vacuum is
possible.
Valves
Suitable location of a shutoff valve is downstream of
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The sensor head has to be properly
tightened
During the sensor installation please check the
head and the four screws for proper tight.
Removal during maintenance
If the application requires removal of the sensor
for periodic maintenance, it is recommended to
install a bypass section as the drawing below.
All MAGE1 sensors are supplied with a built in earthing electrodes that are sufficient for all applications with
metal pipes and tanks. However on applications where all pipes and tanks are manufactured from plastic, it
is recommended that earthing rings are also installed to ensure the maximum resistance of the sensor to
earth is <1 ohm.
2.2. Dry liner
Flowmeters with a Hard Rubber liner can show incorrect readings during the first 2-3 days after installation.
This is due to the fact that the time needed for transport and the time before installation is long enough for the
liner to dry out and thus it changes shape/size. This change, in effect, affects reading accuracy. Simply be
keeping the meter wet, this problem solve itself within 2-3 days and no other action is required at all.
Conductive (metal) pipe
Non-conductive (plastic, lined) pipe

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3. MAGE1 Unit
The MAGE1 flowmeter consists of the motherboard, a graphical display, touch-buttons and sensor housing.
Through the display and with help of the controls, you can see and change flow and totalizers.
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the flowmeter display.
3.1. Main screen
Note: these are not pushing buttons, to activate hold your finger over the white rectangle for 2 to 4 seconds.
On/Off
Turns the meter on, switching the meter off.
Batch Reset
Clears the Batch volume.
Batch/Total
Switches between totalizers.
Combination On/Off and Batch/Total together
Changes the unit of a system (l/s and USG/min, resp. litres and gallons, etc.)
Total Volume
This is the total volume counter. Negative flow is not counted.*
Batch Volume
This counter works the same way as Total Volume. Both counters are independently clearable.*
*If value of any Volume counter higher than 4 000 000 m3, than value of Volume show only in m3 unit. If value of any Volume counter higher than
999 999 999 m3, then this Volume will be reset to 0
Volume
Flow Unit
Actual totalizer
Flow Unit
Volume Total
Actual Flow
Permanent
operation
Currently
pressed button
Empty pipe
detector

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3.2. Errors and Warnings
That is a list of the possible errors for MAGE1:
Empty Pipe
If the Empty pipe appears on the screen there is no medium in the pipes.
Excitation
Coils interrupted or disconnected.
AD-converter
AD converter fault.
Note: The error disappears when the cause of it is fixed. You can see the measurement when you touch any
of the controls.
Overloaded
That error occurs when the measured flow is bigger than 1.2 * Flow Qn. Depending on the size:
Generally that error will occur when the AD converter is overloaded. It can be because on the electrodes are
very big voltage or because the flow is really that high.

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4. Power Supply
- The voltage power supply range is 9 –35VDC.
- Maximum power consumption is 1,3W.
- Connection to the unit is done via CA6 connector –a part of the delivery –standard 1m.
- Maximum cable length is 20mts.
- The power supply input is protected against reverse polarity.
Colour coding:
Brown … +U
White …. GND
Green … A (RS485)
Yellow …. B (RS485)
Gray …. I/O (4-20mA)
Blue …. –V (4-20mA)
Pink …. +V (4-20mA)

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5. Outputs
5.1. 4-20 mA output
Each MAGE1 is equipped with embedded 4-20mA current loop output signal proportional to actual flow.
Electrical Specifications:
12-bit DAC
Maximum Resolution 3.9 µA.
Output mode
Active or Passive
Colour coding:
Brown … +U
White …. GND
Green … A (RS485 communication bus)
Yellow …. B (RS485 communication bus)
Gray …. I/O (4-20mA)
Blue …. –V (4-20mA)
Pink …. +V (4-20mA)