Arkon MAGX2 User manual

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List of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Operating Principle 4
1.2. Applications 4
1.3. Safety Instructions 4
1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter 4
2. Installation....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Remote or Compact 5
2.2. Sensor installation 5
2.3. Dry liner 6
2.4. Installation of the transmitter 7
2.5. Module installation 8
2.6. Cables connections 9
2.7. Potting the remote sensor terminal box for sensor communication module version 7.1. 10
3. MAGX2 Transmitter Unit ........................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Main screen 11
3.2. Flowmeter Menu 12
3.3. Info Menu 12
3.4. Display menu 13
3.4.1 Display > Unit Flow.......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.2 Display > Unit Volume..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.3 Display > Unit Temperature.............................................................................................................................. 13
3.4.4 Display > Language .......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4.5 Display > Contrast............................................................................................................................................. 13
3.5. User Settings Menu 14
3.5.1 User Setting > Measurement............................................................................................................................. 14
3.5.2 User Setting > Datalogger Interval.................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.3 User Setting > CSV Format .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.5.4 User Setting > Air detector: .............................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.5 User Setting > Air Constant.............................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.6 User Setting > Delete Auxiliary Volume .......................................................................................................... 15
3.5.7 User Setting > Start Delay................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5.8 User Setting > Samples per Avg. ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.9 User Setting > Low Flow Cut-off...................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.10 User Setting > Flow Qn................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5.11. User Setting > Invert Flow............................................................................................................................. 16
3.5.12 User Setting > Current Loop........................................................................................................................... 16
3.5.13 User Setting > Voltage Output........................................................................................................................ 17
3.5.14 User Setting > Pulse Output............................................................................................................................ 18
3.5.15 User Setting > Frequency output..................................................................................................................... 21
3.5.16 User Setting > Load Default Settings.............................................................................................................. 22
3.5.17 User Setting > Date Setting............................................................................................................................. 22
3.5.18 User Setting > Time Setting............................................................................................................................ 22
3.5.19 User Setting > Password Setup ....................................................................................................................... 22
3.5.20 User Setting > Modbus.................................................................................................................................... 22
3.5.21 User Setting > Electrode Cleaning.................................................................................................................. 23
3.5.22. User Setting > Totalizer Cycling.................................................................................................................... 24
3.5.23 User Setting > GSM Settings .......................................................................................................................... 24
3.6. Service Settings Menu 26
3.6.1 Service Settings > Error delete.......................................................................................................................... 26
3.6.2 Service Setting > OK delete.............................................................................................................................. 26
3.6.3 Service Setting > Delete volume –.................................................................................................................... 26
3.6.4 Service Setting > Delete volume +.................................................................................................................... 26
3.6.5 Service Setting > Delete volume total............................................................................................................... 26
3.6.6 Service Setting > Flow Simulation.................................................................................................................... 27
3.6.7 Service Setting > Simulated Flow..................................................................................................................... 27

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3.7. Factory Settings Menu 27
3.8. Authorize Menu 27
4. Modules..........................................................................................................................................................................28
4.1. Power Supply Module 28
4.2. Datalogger 29
4.3. Module positioning 29
4.4. USB Module 29
4.5. RS485 Module 31
4.6. RS232 Module 32
4.7. TCP/IP Module 33
4.8. BLUETOOTH Module 34
4.9. GSM SMS Module 35
4.10. GPRS Module 36
4.11. Current Loop Output Module 37
4.12. V-Out Module 38
4.13. Pulse output 39
5. Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................40
5.1. Self –cleaning electrodes 40
6. Liner and electrode selection .......................................................................................................................................41
7. Flowmeter Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................42
8. How to order your MAGX2.........................................................................................................................................44
9. MAGX2 Error Code Table .......................................................................................................................................... 46
10. Appendix......................................................................................................................................................................47
10.1. CE requirements 47
10.2. Warranty 47
10.3. Contact 47

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1. Introduction
1.1. Operating Principle
The measurement is based on the principle of Faraday‘s law on electromagnetic
induction in which an electric 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.
If the device is used any different way than is specified, the electric protection may be disrupted.
The MAGX2 flow converter - flow-meter must not be mounted in explosive hazardous areas.
1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter
While 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
oCables
oCD ROM+ Manual
oMounting kit

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2. Installation
2.1. Remote or Compact
Any MAGX2 flowmeter can be delivered in two versions; Compact with IP67 or
Remote. The compact version has the transmitter unit connected directly to the
sensor body. This version does not require any further mounting or installation of
the transmitter.
The remote version has a separated transmitter. It is connected to the sensor
with a cable. The cable entry into the sensor is protected by a junction box,
which can be potted to IP68 (page 10).
The cable entry on the transmitter side is through a M16x1.5 gland.
The cable type used for the connection between sensor and transmitter for remote versions: UNITRONIC®
LiYCY (TP) 0035 830, 2x2x0.5
The MAGX2 is equipped with an electronic board located inside the sensor neck. This board sends a digital
signal to the transmitter, unlike traditional flowmeters, which send an analogue signal. This allows the
MAGX2 to carry its signal over much longer distances than conventional flowmeters; up to 500m is
possible.
2.2. Sensor installation
Sensor dimensions can be found on page 42
Proper sensor installation is extremely important in order for your flowmeter to work correctly. Below, you
will find minimum sensor installation requirements that need to be respected at all time.
Sensor
installation
requirements:

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All MAGX2 sensors are supplied with 2 built in earthing electrodes which is 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.
2.3. 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.
Sensor grounding with earthing rings
Plastic Pipe
Steel Pipe

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2.4. Installation of the transmitter
In case of a compact flowmeter version, the transmitter will need no further installation, and should be
ready for use. In case of a remote version, the following 4 steps are necessary.
Mount the transmitter to a wall, panel, or DIN-rail.
Wall mounting:
DIN-rail mounting:
Panel mounting:
Connect the transmitter to the signal cable from the sensor. To do this, first open the transmitter housing
by disconnecting the two parts of the transmitter housing with the metal “key” that is provided with the
meter
After the meter is opened, pull the signal cable through the cable gland on the bottom of the transmitter
housing (see page 5).Connect the connector at the end of the signal cable from the sensor to the
transmitter circuit board.
Electrical installation should only be done by a qualified person. Standard safety
regulations for hazardous electrical installations have to be respected.
The electronics
have to be
protected against
direct sunlight and
high temperatures!
The transmitter
housing should be
exposed to minimal
mechanical strain
only (max. 1kg)!

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Connect the transmitter to network power.
The customer is assumed to supply its own network power supply cable (90-250VAC, 24VDC or 12VDC,
depending on the type of power supply ordered with the flowmeter). Before connecting to network power,
the cable needs to be properly connected to the transmitter.
First pull the cable end through one of the cable glands (ideally the first on the left looking at the transmitter
housing from the back-side) on the bottom of the transmitter.
Recommend 3x1mm round crosscut cable.
After connecting the power cable, close the housing and connect the cable to network power. This will
make the flowmeter switch on.
Set up the transmitter for use.
You are now ready to start using your flowmeter or to customize its settings as per your requirements. For
example;
- Set-up the measurement unit of flow-rate displayed, e.g. m3/hr.
- Set up of the unit for the volume displayed. For all volume counters this same unit will be used.
2.5. Module installation
- Always check if the module does not have a bent or
broken pin, before placing it in the correct module slot of
the MAGX2 motherboard.
- Always make sure you place the module in the
correct slot of the motherboard! The name that is written
on the module itself has to match the name written next
to the slot. Placing the module in an incorrect slot can
cause damage to the module and the motherboard,
and has to be avoided by careful module installation!
-Check whether you are placing the module in the
correct position. It does matter how you turn the module
to fit the slot! The white line around the actual slot on the
motherboard indicates the correct position of installation.
The bevelled corner should be your point of orientation
(note the picture below).
- Now you can place the module in its slot:
Correct installation Incorrect installations
Any connection or disconnection of any module has to be done with network power to the
meter switched off.
The
RS232
Module is
placed in a
different
slot
The
RS232
Module is
placed in
the correct
slot, but
with the
bevelled
corner in
the wrong
direction.

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2.6. Cables connections
The following diagrams show the connections of the cables between sensor and transmitter.
Sensor communication module version 7.1
Use this cable connection only for “sensor to
transmitter communication module - version 7.1”.
Sensor communication module version 8.0
Use this cable connection only for “sensor to
transmitter communication module – version 8.0”.
“Please note that in different versions of the transmitter, 2 types of connections can be
used. Theses are, 1 x 4-pin connector instead of a 2 x 2-pin connector as shown in the
picture.”