Badger Meter Dynasonics TFX-500w User manual

Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters
TFX-500w Clamp-On Meter
TTM-UM-02537-EN-06 (May 2021) User Manual

Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters, TFX-500w Clamp-On Meter
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CONTENTS
Scope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Terminology and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keypad Operation on the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keypad Operation in the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Selecting an Option in a Parameter Selection List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Entering a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing a Meter with a Remote Transmitter and Fixed Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing a Meter with a Remote Transmitter and Adjustable Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing a Meter with an Integral Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wiring the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wiring the Transducer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Initial Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Parameter Descriptions by Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Main Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup > Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setup > Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Setup > Meter > Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setup > Meter > Spacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setup > Meter > Flow Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setup > Meter > Shunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Setup > Meter > Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setup > Input/Output >Current Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setup > Inputs/Output > Output #1 (or Output #2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setup > Inputs/Output >Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup > Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setup > Passcode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Diagnostics Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Out of Specication Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Check Function Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Warning and Alarm Message Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Front Panel Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Main Board Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Conguration Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Part Number Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
North American Pipe Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Couplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters, TFX-500w Clamp-On Meter
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SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended to help you get the TFX-500w meter up and running quickly.
Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation. Keep the manual accessible for future reference.
Typographic Conventions
• In step-by-step instructions, bold text indicates items on the screen you need to select or act upon.
Example: Click the Setup menu.
• Names of parameters, options, boxes, columns and fields are italicized.
Example: The value displays in the Status field.
• Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks.
Example:“Error” displays in the title bar.
• In most cases, software screen text appears in the manual as it does on the screen. For example, if a word is capitalized on
the screen, it is capitalized when referred to in the manual.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such
as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
OTE:NIf damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
SAFETY
Mounting, electrical installation, start-up and maintenance of the instrument may only be carried out by trained personnel
authorized by the operator of the facility. Personnel must read and understand this User Manual before carrying out
its instructions.
Terminology and Symbols
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in severe personal injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in severe personal injury or death.
Considerations
• The installation of the TFX-500w meter must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations,
and codes.
• Do not use sharp objects when operating the device (such as using a pen to press buttons on the keypad).
• When the TFX-500w meter is a part of a system, it is configured in a fail-safe operation so that if the transmitter signal is
compromised, the TFX-500w meter will not cause harm to the system.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR USE ONLY WITH WATER, NOT FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATION APPLICATIONS.
AVERTISSMENT
CE PRODUIT NE DOIT ÊTRE UTILISÉ QU'AVEC DE L'EAU ET NE DOIT PAS ÊTRE UTILISÉ DANS DES ENDROITS DANGEREUX.
MPORTANTI
Not following instructions properly may impair safety of equipment and/or personnel.
Scope of This Manual
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INTRODUCTION
The TFX-500w ultrasonic transit time flow meter measures volumetric flow of clean water in pipes 10 in. or smaller. By
clamping on the outside of the pipe, the ultrasonic meter installs without cutting or tapping the pipe.
Transit time flow meters use two transducers that clamp on to the outside of a pipe and never directly contact the fluids.
The transducers function as both ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The flow meters operate by alternately transmitting
and receiving a frequency-modulated burst of sound energy between the two transducers. The burst is first transmitted in
the direction of fluid flow and then against fluid flow. Sound energy in a moving liquid is carried faster when it travels in the
direction of fluid flow (downstream) than it does when it travels against fluid flow (upstream). The sound’s time is accurately
measured in both directions.
Figure 1: Meter operation
DIMENSIONS
Enclosure, Integral and Remote, Front View Integral Enclosure Side View Remote Enclosure Side View
6.00 in.
(152.40 mm)
5.55 in.
(140.97 mm)
0.65 in.
(16.51 mm)
2.68 in.
(68.07) 0.31 in.
(7.87 mm)
2.68 in.
(68.07) 0.38 in.
(9.65 mm)
Figure 2: Dimensions
Introduction
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OPERATION
Keypad Operation on the Home Screen
The MENU/BACK key enters menu structure.
The DOWN ARROW key toggles between flow rate, flow total, velocity and flow rate with flow total.
The RIGHT ARROW key has no function.
The ENTER key has no function.
Keypad Operation in the Menu Structure
The cursor bar highlights the submenu or parameter that will be viewed or edited. The scroll bar on the right indicates the
relative position the cursor bar is at on the list when there are more than 4 items.
• MENU/BACK returns to parent menu (up a level). If at the Main (top level) menu, returns to the Home Screen.
• DOWN ARROW scrolls the list.
• RIGHT ARROW and ENTER have the same function in the menu structure and advance to the submenu or to
read/edit a parameter.
Operation
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Selecting an Option in a Parameter Selection List
The active option in the parameter list has a filled-in box on the left side. The scroll bar on the right indicates the relative
position the cursor bar is at on the list when there are more than 4 items.
• DOWN ARROW scrolls the list.
• RIGHT ARROW and ENTER have the same function in the parameter selection list. Pressing either of these buttons selects
the option and the box on the left side fills in to show the item is selected.
• MENU/BACK exits parameter editing and returns to the parent menu (up a level).
Entering a Number
The parameter name and current value is displayed in the top portion of the screen. Edit the number on the bottom right of
the screen.
• MENU/BACK exits parameter editing and returns to parent menu (up a level). The parameter remains at the value displayed
in the top portion of the screen.
• DOWN ARROW cycles through the numbers and other options.
• RIGHT ARROW moves the cursor to the right. Once it reaches the rightmost digit or a space, the cursor moves to the
leftmost digit.
• ENTER accepts the value.
Operation
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INSTALLATION
Overview
Each of the installation steps that follow is explained in detail on page 10 through page 12 . The actual installation
procedures differ slightly, depending on whether the transducers are fixed or adjustable.
If the transducers are fixed, you will:
1. Install the transducers.
2. Install the transmitter.
3. Wire the transmitter.
4. Program the meter.
If the transducers are adjustable, you will:
1. Install the transmitter.
2. Wire the transmitter.
3. Set up the meter (select the optimum transmission mode, enter the site information, and enter the uid and
pipe properties).
4. Install the transducers.
5. Complete the meter programming.
Installation Considerations
Mount the transmitter in a location:
• Where little vibration exists.
• That is protected from corrosive fluids.
• That is within the transmitters ambient temperature limits: With display, –4…140° F (–20…60° C);
without display: –40…158° F (–40…70° C).
• That is out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may increase transmitter temperature to above the maximum limit.
Equipment Required
• Screwdrivers, wide blade and tiny blade (for securing wires to the terminal blocks)
• User manual for the transducers
• Four #8 or M4 screws, if mounting the transmitter on a wall
• Stainless steel banding straps, if mounting the transmitter on a pipe
Installing the Transducers
See the user manual for your particular transducer for installation instructions.
Installation
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Installing a Meter with a Remote Transmitter and Fixed Transducers
• Locate the transmitter within the length of the transducer cables supplied or exchange the cable for one of proper length.
• See Figure 2 on page 6 for enclosure and mounting dimension details. Allow enough room for door swing, maintenance
and conduit entrances.
MPORTANTI
When routing wires to the transmitter, make sure the cables are not twisted, pinched or hanging loosely.
1. Install the xed transducers according to instructions in the transducer user manual.
2. Partially loosen the 2 enclosure captive screws on the left side of the transmitter cover. Completely loosen the 2 screws on
the right side. Grasp and lift the cover and open it to the left. The cover remains attached and the left screws act as a hinge.
Unscrew
Captive Screws
Figure 3: Captive cover screws Figure 4: Lift cover from base Figure 5: Open cover to the left
3. Unscrew the wingnut from the threaded stud on the inside back of the enclosure to release the adapter plate. Set aside
the wingnut.
Figure 6: Rotatable adapter plate
4. If necessary, rotate the adapter plate by 90° to accommodate the nal orientation of the transmitter.
5. Mount the adapter plate either to a wall (with 4 customer-supplied #8 or M4 screws) or to a pipe (with mounting straps).
Holes for
Screws
Holes for
Screws
Holes for Straps
Figure 7: Wall mount Figure 8: Pipe Mount
6. Use conduit holes where cables enter the enclosure from the bottom. Use plugs to seal any holes that are not used for
cable entry. A cable gland kit is included for inserting the transducer and power cables.
OTE:NUse NEMA 4 (IP-66) rated fittings/plugs to maintain the watertight integrity of the enclosure. Generally, the right
conduit hole (viewed from front) is used for power, the left conduit hole for transducer connections, and the center
hole is used for I/O wiring.
7. Install the wires through the gland nuts and connect the wires to the removable terminal blocks. See “Wiring the
Transmitter” on page13.
8. Wire the transducers to the transmitter.
9. Slide the meter enclosure over the threaded stud and secure it with the wingnut.
10. Plug the wired terminal blocks into the main board.
11. Reassemble the cover.
12. Set up the meter. See “Initial Meter Setup” on page16 for instructions.
Installation
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Installing a Meter with a Remote Transmitter and Adjustable Transducers
• Locate the transmitter within the length of the transducer cables supplied or exchange the cable for one of proper length.
• See Figure 2 on page 6 for enclosure and mounting dimension details. Allow enough room for door swing, maintenance
and conduit entrances.
MPORTANTI
When routing wires to the transmitter, make sure the cables are not twisted, pinched or hanging loosely.
1. Partially loosen the 2 enclosure captive screws on the left side of the transmitter cover. Completely loosen the 2 screws on
the right side. Grasp and lift the cover and open it to the left. The cover remains attached and the left screws act as a hinge.
Unscrew
Captive Screws
Figure 9: Captive cover screws Figure 10: Lift cover from base Figure 11: Open cover to the left
2. Unscrew the wingnut from the threaded stud on the inside back of the enclosure to release the adapter plate. Set aside
the wingnut.
Figure 12: Rotatable adapter plate
3. If necessary, rotate the adapter plate by 90° to accommodate the nal orientation of the transmitter.
4. Mount the adapter plate either to a wall (with 4 customer-supplied #8 or M4 screws) or to a pipe (with mounting straps).
Holes for
Screws
Holes for
Screws
Holes for Straps
Figure 13: Wall mount Figure 14: Pipe Mount
5. Use conduit holes where cables enter the enclosure from the bottom. Use plugs to seal any holes that are not used for
cable entry. A cable gland kit is included for inserting the transducer and power cables.
OTE:NUse NEMA 4 (IP-66) rated fittings/plugs to maintain the watertight integrity of the enclosure. Generally, the right
conduit hole (viewed from front) is used for power, the left conduit hole for transducer connections, and the center
hole is used for I/O wiring.
6. Install the wires through the gland nuts and connect the wires to the removable terminal blocks. See “Wiring the
Transmitter” on page13.
7. Set up the meter. See “Initial Meter Setup” on page16 for instructions.
8. Install the adjustable transducers according to instructions in the transducer user manual.
9. Wire the transducers to the transmitter.
10. Slide the meter enclosure over the threaded stud and secure it with the wingnut.
11. Plug the wired terminal blocks into the main board.
12. Reassemble the cover.
Installation
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Installing a Meter with an Integral Transmitter
1. Install the meter on the pipe according to the instructions in the user manual for your particular transducer.
Pipe
Figure 15: Install the meter onto the pipe
2. Partially loosen the 2 enclosure captive screws on the left side of the transmitter cover. Completely loosen the 2 screws on
the right side. Grasp and lift the cover and open it to the left. The cover remains attached and the left screws act as a hinge.
3. If necessary, rotate the transmitter 180° by opening the cover, loosening the wing nut, repositioning the transmitter, and
reinstalling all of the connections.
4. Use conduit holes where cables enter the enclosure from the bottom. Use plugs to seal any holes that are not used for
cable entry. A cable gland kit is included for inserting the transducer and power cables.
OTE:NUse NEMA 4 (IP-66) rated fittings/plugs to maintain the watertight integrity of the enclosure. Generally, the right
conduit hole (viewed from front) is used for power, the left conduit hole for transducer connections, and the center
hole is used for I/O wiring.
5. Install the wires through the gland nuts and connect the wires to the removable terminal blocks. See “Wiring the
Transmitter” on page13.
6. Plug the wired terminal blocks into the main board.
7. Reassemble the cover.
Wiring the Transmitter
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WIRING THE TRANSMITTER
IMPORTANT: Select field wiring means rated for 5° C above the maximum area temperature when it is possible that the
temperature will exceed 55° C.
To access terminal strips for wiring, loosen the 4 enclosure captive screws. Grasp and lift the cover and open it to the left. The
cover remains attached and the left screws act as a hinge.
Electrical Symbols
Function Direct Current Alternating Current Earth (Ground) Protective Ground Chassis Ground
Symbol
Figure 16: Electrical symbols
TOTAL
RESET
ENC CLK IN
ENC DOUT
UP
STREAM
DOWN
STREAM
24V OUT
4-20 LOOP
4-20 OUT
RS-485
CONTROL
OUT
1 2
9 - 28V DC
@ 5W (Max)
TB300
Transducer
Connector
TB400
Power
Connector
TB600
Output
Connector
TB500
Digital I/O
Connector
Figure 17: Wiring connectors
Wiring the Transducer
1. Guide the transducer terminations through the transmitter conduit hole in the bottom-left of the enclosure.
2. Secure the transducer cable with the supplied conduit nut (if exible conduit was ordered with the transducer).
3. The terminals within the transmitter are screw-down barrier terminals. Connect the wires at the corresponding screw
terminals in the transmitter. Observe upstream and downstream orientation and wire polarity. See Figure 18.
1
2
3
TB300 External Equipment
UP/TX Red
4
5
6
DN/TX Red
UP/TX Black
DN/TX Black
Figure 18: Upstream/downstream transducer
Wiring the Transmitter
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OTE:N Transducer cables have two wire-color combinations. For the blue and white combination, the blue wire is positive
(+) and the white wire is negative (–). For the red and black combination, the red wire is positive (+) and the black
wire is negative (–). The transducer wires are labeled to indicate which pair is upstream or downstream.
4. Connect power to the screw terminal block in the transmitter using the conduit hole in the center of the enclosure. Use
wiring practices that conform to local and national codes such as The National Electrical Code Handbook in the U.S.
ANY OTHER WIRING METHOD MAY BE UNSAFE OR CAUSE IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER.
OTE:N This transmitter requires clean electrical line power. Do not operate this transmitter on circuits with noisy
components (such as fluorescent lights, relays, compressors, or variable frequency drives). Do not use step-down
transformers from high voltage, high amperage sources. Do not to run signal wires with line power within the same
wiring tray or conduit.
DC Power Connections
The transmitter may be operated from a 9…28V DC source, as long as the source supplies a maximum of 5 Watts of power.
Connect the DC power to 9…28V DC In, power ground, and chassis ground, as in Figure 19.
OTE:N DC-powered transmitters are protected from major catastrophe with an internal 1.5 Amp SLO-BLO fuse. If this fuse is
blown, the transmitter must be inspected and the fuse replaced at the factory.
IMPORTANT: A Class II DC power supply is required.
Power
9…28V DC
Power
Common
Chassis
Ground
Switch
or
Circuit
Breaker
1
2
3
TB400 External Equipment
Power Supply (9 . . . 28V DC)
Power Supply (0V)
Chassis Ground
Figure 19: DC power connections
4…20 mA Output Wiring
The 4…20 mA output transmits an analog current signal that is proportional to system flow rate. The 4…20 mA output can
be internally or externally powered and can span negative to positive flow rates. Set up the current range and scaling in the
Setup > Input/Output > Current Output menu. See “Setup > Input/Output >Current Output” on page25 for details.
DC-powered transmitters use the DC power supply voltage to drive the current loop. The current loop is not isolated from DC
ground or power.
TB600 External Equipment
1
2
3
4
24V DC
(42 mA) max.
800 Ohms max.
Current Output
TB600 External Equipment
1
2
3
4
No Connect
800 Ohms max.
Current Output 24V DC (30V DC max.)
Figure 20: Typical 4 . . . 20 mA interface using internal isolated 24V DC source Figure 21: Typical 4 . . . 20 mA interface using external isolated 24V DC source
Wiring the Transmitter
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Digital Outputs Wiring
TB600
External Equipment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Control Out1
Control Out2
R12
10 Ohms
ISO 24V
ISO Ground
ISO Ground
TB600
External Equipment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
V DC (15 . . . 30V DC)
R-PullupR-Pullup
Control Out1
Control Out2
Figure 22: Typical control out 1 & 2 interface with internal pullups active Figure 23: Typical control out 1 & 2 interface with external pullups passive
RS485 Output
The RS485 feature allows up to 126 transmitters to be placed on a single three-wire cable up to 4000 feet. All transmitters are
assigned a unique numeric address that allows all of the transmitters on the cable network to be independently accessed.
Either Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP protocol is used to interrogate the transmitters.
Flow rate and total can be monitored over the digital communications bus.
When a USB programming cable is connected, the RS485 and frequency outputs are disabled.
TB600
External Equipment
5
6
RS485 +
RS485 −
A B
60.4 Ohms 60.4 Ohms
Terminator Resistors
(Enabled through Parameter Setting)
Figure 24: Typical RS485 interface
Digital I/O Wiring
TB500
1
2
3
4
5
Reset Total +
Reset Total -
Push-button
5…30V DC
TB500
1
2
3
4
5
AquaCUE/BEACON
Endpoint
DGND (Black Wire)
Endpoint VccClk In (Red Wire)
Endpoint Data Pulse Out (Green Wire)
NOTE: Non-isolated
Figure 25: Digital I/O—reset totalizer Figure 26: Digital I/O—BMI encoder interface
Wiring the Transmitter
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Initial Meter Setup
You can set up the meter using the TFX-500w keypad or the SoloCUE Flow Device Manager software. This document
addresses procedures using the TFX-500w keypad. To use SoloCUE, see the "SoloCUE Flow Device Manager Installation Guide"
available at www.badgermeter.com.
When you start the meter for the first time, you must select a language, press ENTER, then press MENU/BACK to get to
BASIC SETUP.
In BASIC SETUP, program the parameters in the table below using the transmitter's keypad. Enter the pipe characteristics,
transducer and mounting in the SETUP > METER submenus. For integral mount meters with DTTS/C transducers, these
parameters are already set at the factory and you can skip these steps.
For in-depth parameter programming, see “Parameter Descriptions by Menu” on page18.
Submenu Parameter Action
PIPE
PIPE MATERIAL Select the material of the pipe.
PIPE TYPE
Select the pipe schedule for ANSI pipes or manual entry of the outside diameter (O.D.) in
millimeters or inches. If you select manual entry, you will need to enter the pipe wall thickness.
The available options are based on the pipe material selected. If you do not see a valid option,
check the pipe material setting.
PIPE SIZE NOMINAL When you select an ANSI pipe schedule, you need to select the nominal pipe size in inches. If
you do not see a valid option, check the pipe type.
PIPE SIZE and WALL
THICKNESS
When you select MANUAL for Pipe Type, enter the outer diameter and wall thickness of the
pipe. The units are based on whether MANUAL INCHES or MANUAL MM was selected for the
Pipe Type.
LINER THICKNESS
and LINER MATERIAL
(optional)
If there is a liner in the pipe, enter the liner thickness and select the liner material. The units are
based on the Pipe Type. If you do not see a valid option, check the Pipe Type.
I.D. SIZE The calculated inner diameter based on settings.
TRANSDUCER
DTTN/DTTR 1 MHZ
DTTSU 2 MHZ
DTTS/DTTC 2 MHZ
DTTJ/K EASYRAIL 1 MHZ
If the meter was ordered as a single part number, the transducers are configured at the
factory. Otherwise, select the transducer model from the list. The model is marked on one of
the transducer heads. If you do not see the transducer model in the list, select a transducer
with the same frequency.
MOUNTING
OR
Z-PATH
V-PATH
W-PATH
Select the mounting path to match the required setup. See the transducer user manual to
select the best path.
DTTS/DTTC TYPE DTTS/DTTC TYPE substituted for MOUNTING when TRANSDUCER > DTTS/DTTC is selected.
SPACING SPACING CALCULATED View to see the correct spacing for the transducers.
UNITS See “Setup > Units” on
page18.Select the units and format of flow rate, total and velocity.
FLOW SETUP
See “Setup > Meter
> Flow Setup” on
page21.
Select flow direction, low flow cutoff, signal cutoffs and filtering.
CALIBRATION
See “Setup > Meter
> Calibration” on
page24.
Check that FACTOR MODE is set to FIELD. Enter the CAL FACTOR from the transducer pair into
the SCALE FACTOR.
SET ZERO Confirmation screen
1. Check that the pipe is full of liquid and not owing. Flow must be absolutely zero.
2. Securely close any valves and allow time for settling to occur.
3. Select SET ZERO and press OK to set the new zero.
Menu Map
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MENU MAP
HOME SCREEN
Flow Rate
Flow Total
Velocity
Flow Rate & Flow Total
MAIN MENU
Setup Display Information Diagnostics Reset
(O)
Flow Units
Flow Decimals
Flow Total Mode
Flow Total Units
Flow Total Decimals
Velocity Units
Display Mode
(O)
Language
Display Tag I.D.
Brightness
Contrast
Dimmer
Dimmer Level
Timeout
Vendor
Model
P.N.
S.N.
FW Version
Cal. Date
Date Code
Tag ID
(S)
Signal Strength
History
Delta Time Filtered
Flow Rate Raw
Fluid Sound Speed
Delta Time Raw
Current Output
Output #1 Status
Output #2 Status
Input Status
Total Overow Count
Passcode Level
Clear History
Factory Reset
Reboot
(O)
Reset Flow Total
Unlatch Alarms
Units
Meter
Input/Output
(S)
Transducer
Mounting
Pipe
Spacing
Flow Setup
Shunt
Calibration
(S)
Current Output
Output #1
Output #2
Input
Press
to toggle
the options.
Press
to access
this menu.
Press
to select
a main
menu
option.
(S)
Network Type
Settings
Endpoint
Communications
(A)
Passcode Recovery
Temporary Passcode
Security
Set Admin
Set Operator
Set Service
Logout Timeout
Passcode
Setup
Passcode levels for write access to each menu are as follows:
(O) = Operator, Service or Admin
(S) = Service or Admin
(A) = Admin
If no passcode is entered, all parameters can still be read.
NOTE:
Menu Map
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PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS BY MENU
Main Menu Structure
The transmitter’s firmware has a hierarchical menu structure. See "Menu Map" on page17 for a visual path to the parameters.
The five Main Menus used in the transmitter firmware are as follows:
Menu Function
SETUP Contains all of the configuration parameters for initially programming the transmitter to measure flow
DISPLAY Configures transmitter display functions
INFORMATION Displays system information, such as the model number and firmware version
DIAGNOSTICS Displays system status and allows you to clear the history, reset to factory defaults and reboot the system
RESET Resets the flow total or unlatches alarms
The following pages define the configuration parameters located in each of the menus.
Setup > Units
Use SETUP > UNITS to define the measurement standards for the transmitter.
An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default.
Units Submenus Options/Descriptions
FLOW UNITS
Select the flow rate units/interval displayed on the Home Screen. FLOW UNITS are automatically converted into
the selected option.
Option Units/Interval Option Units/Interval
AC FT/D Acre Feet/Day GAL/S Gallons/Second
L/S Liters/Second GAL/MIN Gallons/Minute
L/MIN Liters/Minute GAL/H Gallons/Hour
L/H Liters/Hour MG/D Million Gallons/Day
M3/S Cubic Meters/Second IG/S Imperial Gallons/Second
M3/MIN Cubic Meters/Minute IG/MIN Imperial Gallons/Minute
M3/H Cubic Meters/Hour IG/H Imperial Gallons/Hour
FT3/S Cubic Feet/Minute BBL/MIN Barrel/Minute
FT3/MIN Cubic Feet/Minute MIG/D Million Imperial Gallons/Day
FT3/H Cubic Feet/Hour BBL/D Barrel/Day
FLOW DECIMALS This is a numeric entry for the number of decimal places to display. Default is 2. Options are 0…7
FLOW TOTAL MODE
*GROSS FLOW Any ow in forward and reverse direction.
FORWARD FLOW
REVERSE FLOW
NET FLOW Forward ow minus reverse ow. A negative total results when reverse ow is greater than
forward ow..
FLOW TOTAL UNITS
Select the units for the flow total displayed on the Home Screen. FLOW TOTAL UNITS are automatically converted
into the selected option:
Option Units Option Units
GAL Gallons MIGAL Million Gallons
MGAL Million Gallons L Liter
IGAL Imperial Gallons HL Hectoliter
AC-FT Acre Feet M3 Cubic Meters
BBL Barrel FT3 Cubic Feet
FLOW TOTAL DECIMALS This is a numeric entry for the number of decimal places to display. Default is 0. Options are 0…7.
VELOCITY UNITS
Select the units for the velocity displayed on the Home Screen.
*FT/S Feet/Second
M/S Meters/Second
Parameter Descriptions by Menu
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Units Submenus Options/Descriptions
DISPLAY MODE
Select whether to display the flow rate, flow total, velocity or both flow rate and flow total on the display.
Alternatively, you can change the display from the Home Screen by pressing the DOWN button.
*FLOW RATE
FLOW TOTAL
VELOCITY
FLOW/TOTAL
Setup > Meter
An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default.
Meter Submenus Options/Descriptions
TRANSDUCER
Select the transducer type:
DTTSU 2 MHZ Option UZ when ordered with the TFX-500w meter
DTTS/DTTC 2 MHZ Options CA…CS and CZ when ordered with the TFX-500w meter
DTTJ/K EASYRAIL 1 MHZ Options JZ and KZ when ordered with the TFX-500w meter
DTTN/DTTR 1 MHZ Options NZ, WZ and RZ when ordered with the TFX-500w meter
MOUNTING
For mounting options, see the transducer user manual.
Z PATH
*V PATH
W PATH
DTTS/DTTC TYPE
DTTS/DTTC TYPE is substituted for MOUNTING when TRANSDUCER DTTS/DTTC is selected as the transducer type.
CA: 1/2 IN ANSI CJ: 1-1/4 IN COPPER
CB: 3/4 IN ANSI CK: 1-1/2 IN COPPER
CC: 1 IN ANSI CL: 2 IN COPPER
CD: 1-1/4 IN ANSI CM: 1/2 IN SS TUBE
CE: 1-1/2 IN ANSI CN: 3/4 IN SS TUBE
CF: 2 IN ANSI CP: 1 IN SS TUBE
CG: 1/2 IN COPPER CQ: 1-1/4 IN SS TUBE
CH: 3/4 IN COPPER CR: 1-1/2 IN SS TUBE
CT: 1 IN COPPER CS: 2 SS IN TUBE
Parameter Descriptions by Menu
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Setup > Meter > Pipe
An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default.
Pipe Submenus Options/Descriptions
PIPE MATERIAL *STAINLESS 316 CARBON STEEL PFA TEFLON
STAINLESS 347 COPPER PVC CPVC
STAINLESS 410 IRON - CAST STAINLESS 302/303
STAINLESS 430 IRON - DUCTILE STAINLESS 304
ALUMINUM HD POLYETHYLENE STAINLESS 304L
BRASS NAVAL LD POLYETHYLENE PVDF
PIPE TYPE For the best accuracy, measure the outer diameter and wall thickness with a gauge and select MANUAL INCHES
or MANUAL MM.
If you do not have a gauge, you can select an ASME/ANSI or ASTM definition.
If stainless steel pipe, carbon steel, PVC, CPVC material is selected, the following pipe schedules are also
available:
SCHEDULE STD SCHEDULE 80 CLASS A CLASS 50
SCHEDULE 5 SCHEDULE 100 CLASS B CLASS 51
SCHEDULE 10 SCHEDULE 120
SCHEDULE 20 SCHEDULE 140
SCHEDULE 30 SCHEDULE 160
SCHEDULE 40 SCHEDULE 180
SCHEDULE 60 SCHEDULE STG
If copper material is selected, the following types are also available.
TYPE K TYPE L TYPE M PIPE SIZE
If cast iron pipe material is selected, the following classes are also available:
CLASS A CLASS E
CLASS B CLASS F
CLASS C CLASS G
CLASS D CLASS H
If ductile iron pipe material is selected, the following classes are also available:
CLASS 50 CLASS 54
CLASS 51 CLASS 55
CLASS 52 CLASS 56
CLASS 53
If aluminum or brass naval material, enter the pipe size in inches.
PIPE SIZE Available only when PIPE TYPE is MANUAL. Numeric entry; min. 0.5 in. (15 mm), max. 10 in. (250 mm)
PIPE SIZE NOMINAL PIPE SIZE NOMINAL is substituted for PIPE SIZE when a schedule/tubing/class is selected.
Enumeration based on schedule; Min 1/2 inch, Max 10 inch
1/2, 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, *1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, 3, 3-1/2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
WALL THICKNESS Numeric entry; *min. 0.00, max. 5 in. (125 mm); TFX-500w limited to 1 in.
WALL THICKNESS is only useful for MANUAL METRIC and MANUAL INCHES and DTTS tubing pipe types. It can be
skipped for pipe schedule, tubing and classes.
LINER MATERIAL NONE HD POLYETHYLENE TAR EPOXY
ACRYLIC LD POLYETHYLENE PFE TEFLON
ASBESTOS CEMENT POLYPROPYLENE GLASS PYREX
EBONITE POLYSTYRENE FIBERGLASS EPOXY
MORTAR RUBBER
LINER THICKNESS Numeric entry; min. 0.00, max. 20 in. (500 mm)
I.D. SIZE Numeric display *1.682 in.
Parameter Descriptions by Menu
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