Badger Meter M5000 User manual

M-Series® M5000
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
User Manual
MAG-UM-00219-EN-02 (September 2013)
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rigging, Lifting and Moving Large Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
METER LOCATION, ORIENTATION AND APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Amplier Outdoor Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Pipelines and Fluid Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Meter Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Vertical Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Horizontal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Straight Pipe Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Pipe Reducer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Chemical Injection Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Partially-Filled Pipe Situations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
METER GASKETS AND GROUNDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Meter/Pipeline Connection Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Meter Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Conductive Pipe Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Non-Conductive Pipe Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AMPLIFIER MOUNTING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Meter Mount Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Mount Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Submersible Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
WIRING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Wiring Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Opening the M5000 Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Mount Bracket to Amplier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wiring Conguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wiring for Remote Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CONFIGURING INPUT/OUTPUT I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Circuit Board Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Digital Output Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Digital Output Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PROGRAMMING THE M5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Function Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
M5000 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
USING THE M5000 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Menu Screen Hierarchy Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting a PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Logging Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Meter Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Measure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Inputs/Outputs Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Communication Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Miscellaneous Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PIN Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Faults Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cleaning the Flow Tube and Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Errors & Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Some procedures in this manual require special safety considerations. In such cases, the text is emphasized with the
following symbols:
Symbol Explanation
Warning indicates the potential for severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Comply with the instructions and proceed with care.
Caution indicates the potential for minor personal injury or property damage. Comply with the
instructions and proceed with care.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Badger Meter M-Series® model M5000 electromagnetic flow meter is intended for fluid metering in most industries
including water, wastewater, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical.
The basic components of an electromagnetic flow meter are:
• The detector, which includes the flow tube, isolating liner and measuring electrodes.
• The amplifier, which is the electronic device responsible for the signal processing, flow calculation, display and
output signals.
Amplier
Detector
®
Figure 1: Amplifier and Detector
The construction materials of the wetted parts (liner and electrodes) should be appropriate for the specifications on the
intended type of service. We recommend that you review all of the compatibilities consistent with the specifications.
Each meter is factory tested and calibrated. A calibration certificate is included with each meter.
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Follow these guidelines when unpacking the M-Series equipment.
• If a shipping container shows any sign of damage, have the shipper present when you unpack the meter.
• Follow all unpacking, lifting and moving instructions associated with the shipping container.
• Open the container and remove all packing materials. Store the shipping container and packing
materials in the event the unit needs to be shipped for service.
• Verify that the shipment matches the packing list and your order form.
• Inspect the meter for any signs of shipping damage, scratches, or loose or broken parts.
OTE:NIf the unit was damaged in transit, it is your responsibility to request an inspection report from the carrier within 48
hours. You must then file a claim with the carrier and contact Badger Meter for appropriate repairs or replacement.
• All detectors with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) liners are shipped with a liner protector on each end to maintain
proper form of the PTFE material during shipping and storage.
OTE:NDo not remove the liner protectors until you are ready to install.
• Storage: If the meter is to be stored, place it in its original container in a dry, sheltered location. Storage temperature
ranges are: –40…160° F (–40…70° C).
Rigging, Lifting and Moving Large Units
WHEN RIGGING, LIFTING OR MOVING LARGE UNITS, FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
• DO NOT lift or move a meter by its amplifier, junction box or cables.
• Use a crane rigged with soft straps to lift and move meters with flow tubes that are between two inches and eight
inches (50 mm and 200 mm). Place the straps around the detector body, between the flanges, on each side of the
detector.
• Use the lifting lugs when lifting meter flow tubes that are 10 inches (250 mm) in diameter or larger.
®
®
Place straps between flanges. Use lifting lugs with 10-inch or larger meters.
Figure 2: Rigging Large Units
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• Use the sling-rigged method to lift large detectors into a vertical position while they are still crated. Use this method
to position while they are still crated. Use this method to position large detectors vertically into pipelines.
Figure 3: Sling-Rigged Lifting Methods
• Do not lift a detector with a forklift by positioning the detector body on the forks, with the flanges extending beyond
the lift. This could dent the housing or damage the internal coil assemblies.
• Never place forklift forks, rigging chains, straps, slings, hooks or other lifting devices inside or through the detector's
flow tube to hoist the unit. This could damage the isolating liner.
Do not lift detector with forklift. Do not lift or rig lifting devices through detector.
Figure 4: Lifting and Rigging Cautions
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METER LOCATION, ORIENTATION AND APPLICATIONS
The M5000 provides two amplifier mounting options: an integral or meter mount option and a junction box/remote option.
Meter mount amplifier Junction box with remote amplifier
Figure 5: Amplifier Mounting Options
Remote Amplier Outdoor Location
The amplifier can be installed and operated outdoors. However, it must be protected from the elements, as follows:
• The ambient environment/temperature rating for the unit is –4…140° F (–20…60° C).
• If an indoor location is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the detector, consider increasing the cable length (up to 100 ft)
and mounting the amplifier indoors.
• At minimum, fabricate a roof or shield over and/or around the amplifier to protect the LCD display screen from direct
sunlight.
Pipelines and Fluid Flow
Take the following precautions during installation:
• Do not install the meter on pipes with extreme pipe vibrations. If pipes are vibrating, secure the piping with
appropriate pipe supports in front of and behind the meter. If vibrations cannot be restrained, mount the amplifier in
a remote location.
• Do not install the detector close to pipeline valves, fittings or impediments that can cause flow disturbances.
• For detectors with PTFE liners, do not install the detector on suction sides of pumps.
• Do not install the detector on outlet sides of piston or diaphragm pumps. Pulsating flow can affect meter
performance.
• Avoid installing the detector near equipment that produces electrical interference such as electric motors, transformers,
variable frequency, and power cables.
• Verify that both ends of the signal cables are securely fastened.
• Place power cables and signal cables in separate conduits.
• Place the meter where there is enough access for installation and maintenance tasks.
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Meter Orientation
Mag meters can operate accurately in any pipeline orientation and can measure volumetric flow in forward and reverse
directions.
OTE:NA "Forward Flow" direction arrow is printed on the detector label.
Vertical Placement
Mag meters perform best when placed vertically, with liquid flowing upward and meter electrodes in a closed, full pipe.
Figure 6: Vertical Placement
Vertical placement allows the pipe to remain completely full, even in low flow, low pressure applications, and it prevents
solids build-up, sediment deposit and accumulation on the liner and electrodes.
OTE:NCarefully observe the “Forward Flow”label on the meter body and install the meter accordingly. When installed
vertically, rotate amplifier so that cable glands are facing down.
Horizontal Placement
M5000 meters are equipped with an Empty Pipe
Detection feature. If an electrode mounted in the pipe
is not covered by fluid for five seconds, the meter will
display an Empty Pipe Detection condition. The meter
will send out an error message and stop measuring
flow. When the electrode is again covered with fluid,
the error message disappears and the meter will begin
measuring.
Electrode
Plane
RIGHT
Electrode
Plane
WRONG
Figure 7: Horizontal Placement
When installing the meter on a horizontal pipe, mount the detector to the pipe with the flow-measuring electrode axis in a
horizontal plane (three and nine o’clock). This placement helps prevent solids build-up, sediment deposit and accumulation
on the electrodes.
Straight Pipe Requirements
Sufficient straight-pipe runs are required at the
detector inlet and outlet for optimum meter accuracy
and performance. An equivalent of three diameters of
straight pipe is required on the inlet (upstream) side. Two
diameters are required on the outlet (downstream) side.
FORWARD FLOW
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE
ELBOW
TEE
GATE VALVE
(FULLY OPEN)
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE
CHECK VALVE
GLOBE VALVE
BUTTERFL
Y VALVE
PUMP
ELBOW
TEE
ANY VAL
VE
FLOWMETER
3 x D
7 x D
2 x D
D (Pipe Size)D (Pipe Size)
MINIMUM PIPING REQUIREMENT
STANDARD CONCENTRIC
REDUCERS
(NO DISTANCE REQUIRED)
Figure 8: Straight Pipe Requirements
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Pipe Reducer Requirements
With pipe reducers, a smaller meter can be mounted in larger pipelines. This arrangement may increase low-flow accuracy.
There are no special requirements for standard, concentric, pipe reducers.
Custom fabricated pipe reducers must have an approximate slope angle of 15 degrees to minimize flow disturbances and
excessive loss of head. If this is not possible, install the custom pipe reducers as if they were fittings and install the required
amount of straight pipe
Figure 9: Pipe Reducer Requirements
Chemical Injection Applications
For water line applications with a chemical injection point, install the meter upstream of the injection point. This eliminates
any meter performance issues.
Figure 10: Chemical Injection Point Upstream of Meter
If a meter must be installed downstream of a chemical injection connection, the distance between the meter and the
injection point should be between 50 and 100 feet (15 and 30 meters). The distance must be long enough to allow the water
or chemical solution to reach the meter in a complete, homogeneous mixture.
Figure 11: Chemical Injection Point Upstream of Meter
If the injection point is too close, the meter senses the two different conductivities for each liquid. This will likely result in
inaccurate measurements. The injection method—spaced bursts, continuous stream of drips or liquid or gas—can also affect
downstream readings by the meter.
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Partially-Filled Pipe Situations
In some locations, the process pipe may be momentarily only partially filled. Examples include: lack of back pressure,
insufficient line pressure and gravity flow applications.
To eliminate these situations:
• Do not install the meter at the highest point of the pipeline.
• Do not install the meter in a vertical, downward flow section of pipe.
• Always position the ON/OFF valves on the downstream side of the meter.
WRONG RIGHT
FLOW
FLOW
Figure 12: Incorrect Meter Placement
FLOW
WRONG
FLOW
RIGHT
Do not install in a vertical, downward position. Position "On/Off" valves on downstream side.
Figure 13: Position Valves on Downstream Side
To minimize the possibility of partially-full pipe flows in horizontal, gravity or low pressure applications, create a pipe
arrangement that ensures the detector remains full of liquid at all times.
Figure 14: Pipe Positioned to Keep Water in Detector
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METER GASKETS AND GROUNDING
Gasket and grounding requirements must be considered when determining the meter location, orientation and application.
Meter/Pipeline Connection Gaskets
You must install gaskets (not provided) between the detector's
isolating liner and the pipeline flange to ensure a proper and secure
hydraulic seal. Use gaskets that are compatible with the fluid. Center
each gasket on the flange to avoid flow restrictions or turbulence in
the line.
During installation, do not use graphite or any electrically conductive
sealing compound to hold the gaskets. This could compromise the
accuracy of the measuring signal.
If you are using a grounding ring in the detector/pipeline connection,
place the ring between two gaskets. (See "Non-Conductive Pipe
Grounding" on page 12.)
GASKETS RECOMMENDED
Figure 15: Meter/Pipeline Connection Gaskets
Meter Grounding
Process pipeline material can be either electrically conductive (metal) or not electrically conductive (made of or lined with
PVC, fiberglass or concrete).
MPORTANTI
It is essential that the mag meter amplifier’s input ground (zero voltage reference) be electrically connected to the liquid media and
to a good, solid earth ground reference.
Conductive Pipe Grounding
To achieve an adequate ground, the meter body MUST be electrically connected to the liquid media. The mag meter flanges
are provided with grounding bolts for this purpose.
If the pipe material is electrically conductive, simply install grounding straps between these grounding bolts and the
mating flanges.
To ensure a good electrical connection at the mating flanges, we recommend that you drill and tap the flanges and install a
grounding screw (not provided).
These grounding straps must be copper wire, at least 12 AWG size. They must be connected on both sides (inlet and outlet) of
the detector and to a local, earth ground.
Non-Conductive Pipe Grounding
MPORTANTI
If the process pipe is not electrically conductive (PVC, fiberglass, cement-lined pipes or any other non-conductive material) and the
meter was not originally ordered with an optional grounding electrode, you must install a pair of grounding rings between the
mating flanges at both ends of the meter. See the following illustration.
In this case, the grounding straps should be connected to both of the
grounding rings and to a good, solid earth ground. Grounding rings
are available in stainless steel. If your fluid is too aggressive for stainless
steel, order a meter with the optional grounding electrode in a material
compatible with the fluid.
GASKETS RECOMMENDED
GROUNDING RING
GROUNDING RING
Figure 16: Non-Conductive Pipe Grounding
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AMPLIFIER MOUNTING CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Meter Mount Conguration
The meter mount configuration has the amplifier mounted directly on the detector. This compact, self-contained
configuration minimizes installation wiring.
Remote Mount Conguration
The remote mount configuration places the amplifier at a location away from the fluid flow and detector. This is necessary in
situations where process fluid temperature or the environment exceeds amplifier ratings.
The detector and amplifier are connected by wires, run through conduit, between junction boxes on the detector and the
amplifier. The distance between the detector junction box and amplifier junction box can be up to 100 feet (30 meters). A
remote mounting bracket is supplied.
Submersible Option
If you are installing the meter in a vault, you should order the remote amplifier option. You must not install the amplifier inside
a vault. We also recommend ordering the remote meter package with the submersible option (NEMA 6P). This will eliminate
any potential problems resulting from humidity or temporary flooding in the vault.
OTE:NNEMA 6P enclosures are constructed for indoor or outdoor use to provide protection against access to hazardous
parts; to provide a degree of protection against ingress of solid foreign objects and water (hose directed water and
the entry of water during prolonged submersion at a limited depth); that provide an additional level of protection
against corrosion and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
WIRING
Wiring Safety
AT INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Disconnect power to the unit before attempting any connection or service to the unit.
• Do not bundle or route signal lines with power lines.
• Keep all lines as short as possible.
• Use twisted pair shielded wire for all output wiring.
• Observe all applicable, local electrical codes.
Opening the M5000 Cover
The M5000 amplifier's design lets you open the cover
without completely removing it.
Follow these steps:
1. Completely remove the top two screws from the
amplier using a blade/slotted screwdriver.
2. Loosen both of the bottom screws so that the round
head of each screw clears the top face of the cover.
3. Pull the cover down to the open position.
Figure 17: Remove Two Screws Figure 18: Open the Cover
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BATTERY
Use a two D-cell battery pack (1/2" to 6") or a double two D-cell battery pack (8" to 24").
Battery Life
Standard Pack
Sampling Expected Life
0.25 3 months
4 4 years
8 8 years
15 10 years
These calculations are for a standard battery pack, with two D-size batteries, with communication and outputs OFF, at a
temperature of 77º F (25º C).
Battery Replacement
1. Go to Main Menu > Misc > Battery > Change and select the capacity of the battery pack which should be installed
(see label on the battery pack 19 Ah, 38 Ah or 70 Ah). Press Eto quit. The display freezes (no reaction by pressing
any button).
2. Open the cover.
3. Remove all connectors (detector and outputs).
4. Remove all 4 screws of the main board, remove the circuit board and disconnect the old battery.
5. Remove the old battery and wait about 2 minutes before replacing it with a new one (LCD display should be o).
6. Plug the battery connector into the back of the main board and reinstall the circuit board.
7. Replace all the plugs.
8. Close the cover tight.
9. Check time and date (Main Menu > Misc > Time and Main Menu > Misc > Date DMY).
10. Check capacity of battery (Main Menu > Misc > Battery AH). The rst value is the used capacity, which should be 0.0. The
second value is the capacity of the battery pack. Battery AH is a read-only parameter.
OTE:N Totalizers and configuration remain unaffected during battery replacement.
Figure 19: Amplifier Housing Components – Exploded View
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Remote Mount Installation
If you are installing the M5000 amplifier in a remote location, review the procedures in this section.
Mount Bracket to Amplifier
1. Align bracket-mounting holes with amplier mounting holes.
2. Attach bracket to amplier with supplied screws. Torque the screws to 80 inch-pounds.
Wiring Configuration
Wiring between the detector and the M5000 amplifier comes complete from the factory. If your installation requires the use
of conduit, we recommend that you follow these steps when wiring the detector to the amplifier.
1. Carefully remove the wires connected to the terminal blocks that run to the M5000 amplier or to the junction box.
See the chart below for a reference of wire color to terminal connection.
2. Run cable through the conduit while retaining the wiring of the cable to the amplier or the junction box, as supplied.
3. Complete conduit assembly on both ends and rewire the cable as it was previously wired.
Wiring for Remote Configuration
Remote style M5000 amplifier models can be ordered with standard cables measuring 15, 30, 50 and 100 feet.
Junction Box
Connection
No. Description Wire Color
11 Coil Red/Brown
12 Coil Blue/White
13 Main Shield Not Used
40 Empty Pipe Pink
44* Shield Green
44* Empty Pipe Shield Shield Wire
45 Electrode White
46 Electrode Black
*Connections with the No. 44 are lying on the same potential.
M5000 AMPLIFIER
Figure 20: Wiring for Remote Configuration
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CONFIGURING INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O)
This section describes wiring the following M5000 outputs:
• Digital outputs
• Communication
When the sensor and the amplifier have been wired, wire any outputs to the M5000 amplifier.
Follow all of the safety precautions and local code to prevent electrical shock and damage to the electronic components.
Circuit Board Diagram
Figure 21: Configuring Input/Output
Input/Output Description Terminal
Output 1 Passive max. 30V DC, 20 mA
Max. Frequency 100 Hz
OUT1 (+) and (–)
Output 2 Passive max. 30V DC, 20 mA
Max. Frequency 100 Hz
OUT2 (+) and (–)
Output 3 Passive Max 30V DC, 20 mA OUT3 (+) and (–)
Output 4 Passive Max 30V DC, 20 mA
Can be used with digital input as an ADE interface.
OUT4 (+) and (–)
RS232 Modbus RTU RxD, TxD, GND
IN Digital input 3…35V DC IN (+) and (–)
M-BUS M-Bus interface No polarity
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Digital Output Wiring Diagrams
Positive Pulse Logic Negative Pulse Logic
Figure 22: Digital Output Wiring Diagram
Digital Output Selections
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4
Forward Pulse Output Reverse Pulse Output Flow direction
(Forward vs. Reverse)
ADE
Flow Setpoint
(0…100% of full scale, resolution 1%)
Flow Setpoint
(0…100% of full scale, resolution 1%)
Empty pipe alarm Empty pipe alarm
Error alarm Error alarm
Off
Test
Can be used with AMR when the pulse width is set to
50 milliseconds. —
Outputs are configurable for Pulses/Unit (PPU) and Pulse Width (PW). The PW is configurable from 5…500 milliseconds, with a
frequency limit is 100 Hz. The PPU is displayed using an automatically selected resolution.
The high/low flow alarm functionality is configurable for maximum and minimum setpoints as a percentage of full-scale flow.
Configurable values are settable from 0…100% in 1% increments.
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PROGRAMMING THE M5000
The M5000 amplifier is pre-programmed from the factory. No additional programming is necessary, however, for special
features, the meter can be programmed for specific requirements.
Function Buttons
All M5000 programming is accomplished using the three function buttons located on the
front of the amplifier. Screen navigation and digit and parameter selection is performed by a
combination of these three buttons.
The up-arrow button allows scrolling through seven menu screens. This button is also used to advance numerical digits to
change values, such as frequency, period, and EP level as well as toggle on-off conditions and flow directions.
The right-arrow button allows digit selection from left to right and allows selecting either the top row of the display or the
bottom row (the bottom row is active when flashing).
The EXIT SAVE button allows the saving of changed values and conditions, toggling between the upper and lower display
lines and returning to a previous menu.
Display
The top row displays seven digits for specific values on each screen and the bottom row
displays meter and register condition icons and current screen descriptions.
Icons
Battery status
Communication interface is activated (RS232, IrDA, M-Bus)
Meter is unlocked
Error message
Empty pipe detection
Battery Levels
The battery icon indicates three levels of capacity:
Greater than 3 volts (maximum = 3.6V)
Greater than 2 volts, less than 3 volts (recommended battery replacement)
Less than 2 volts (measuring has stopped)
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M5000 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
The following M5000 programming options are available from the Main Menu:
• Meter Setup
• Measure
• In/Out
• Communication
• Miscellaneous
• Information
• Pin
• Faults
The applicable security level for each menu option is indicated as follows:
ASU
Administrative Service User Parameters indicated by the battery icon, if changed, will affect battery performance.
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USING THE M5000 MAIN MENU PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Display Menu Screen Hierarchy Structure
Main_Menu →Meter Setup →Calibration
Scale Factor
Frequency
Period
Empty Pipe
Measure →Flow Unit
Totalizer Unit
Full Scale Flow
Low Flow Cutoff
Flow Direction
Totalizer1 Reset
Median
Filter Display
In/Out →Simulation
Digital Input
Outputs
Communication →Interface
RS-232
MODBUS
M-Bus
ADE
Miscellaneous →Battery Voltage
Battery Capacity
Language
Date DMY
Time
EEPROM
Battery
Restart
HDD Free
Polar[V]
Datalogger
Info →Serial Number
Version
Compilation Date
OtpCrc
AppCrc
PINs →Control
User
Service
Admin
Random
Emergency
Faults →Preamp
Coil
Empty Pipe
Measure Time
Voltage Overflow
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