Mueller HBMAG User manual

MUELLER HBMAG
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
ELECTROMAGNETIC WATER METER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LEGAL INFORMATION
WARNING NOTICE SYSTEM
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure your personal safety as well as to prevent damage to
property The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert symbol notices referring
only to property damage have no safety alert symbol These notices shown below are graded according to the degree of danger
DANGER
Indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken
WARNING
Indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken
CAUTION
With a safety alert symbol indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken
CAUTION
Without a safety alert symbol indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken
NOTICE
Indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant information is not taken into account
If more than one degree of danger is present the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will be used A notice
warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to property damage
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The product / system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific task in
accordance with the relevant documentation in particular its warning notices and safety instructions Qualified personnel are
those who based on their training and experience are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working
with these products / systems
PROPER USE OF MUELLER PRODUCTS
Note the following
WARNING
Mueller products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation If products and
components from other manufacturers are used these must be recommended or approved by Mueller Proper transport storage installation assembly
commissioning operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems The permissible ambient
conditions must be complied with The information in the relevant documentation must be observed

MUELLER HBMAG
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
TRADEMARKS
All names identified by ® are registered trademarks of Mueller The remaining trademarks in this publication may be trademarks
whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owner
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
We have reviewed the contents of this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described Since
variance cannot be precluded entirely we cannot guarantee full consistency However the information in this publication is
reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections are included in subsequent editions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Items Supplied................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Histor y ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 Further Information..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Safety Notes............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 General safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Laws and Directives .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Lithium Batteries........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Installation in hazardous area ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Description...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 System Components.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Operating Principle ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Design .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Benefits .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Installing / Mounting ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Sensor Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Locating The Sensor...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Orienting The Sensor......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Potential Equalization.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Grounding......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Cathodicprotected pipes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Potting and direct burial............................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Transmitter Installation..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Connecting............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 General Safety Requirements.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Remote Version.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Power Supply................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Outputs.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 

 Communication Modules ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Connection of Addon Modules ............................................................................................................................................................................................
 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Meter operation via key and display..................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Display of Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Default display information and accessible display menus....................................................................................................................................... 
 Output Operator menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Data Protection.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Internal Data Handling................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 Batterypowered Operation.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Service and Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 HbMAG Service Guidelines.......................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Replacing Transmitter or PCB Board ...................................................................................................................................................................................
 Battery Replacement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Power up with battery reset date and time set up......................................................................................................................................................
 Verification........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Using Sealing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Return procedures........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 Battery Disposal ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Troubleshooting / FAQs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Fault Codes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Builtin Functions .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Flow Simulations............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 Technical Data ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 H b M AG ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
 Sensor................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
 Transmitter....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Power Supply...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
 Output Characteristics............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 Meter Uncertainty......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
 The effect of temperature HbMAG......................................................................................................................................................................................
 Dimensions and Drawings......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
A Appendix................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
A Unit Conversion Tables .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
A Parameter Lists ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
A   ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
A    .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 
A   ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
A   .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 

MUELLER HBMAG
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
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A   ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
A Sizing Sensor........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
A Sizing table    DN   ........................................................................................................................................................................... 
A Certificates............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
A Certificates................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
A Spare parts / Accessories............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 
A Ordering ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 
A Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
I Index ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 

1
 INTRODUCTION
These instructions contain all the information you need for
using the device
The instructions are aimed at persons mechanically installing
the device connecting it electronically configuring the
parameters and commissioning it as well as service and
maintenance engineers
Note: It is the responsibility of the customer that the
instructions and directions provided in the manual are read
understood and followed by the relevant personnel before
installing the device
 ITEMS SUPPLIED
• HbMAG
• Calibration Certificate
• Operating Instructions
• Literature CD
INSPECTION
1. Check for mechanical damage due to possible improper
handling during shipment All claims for damage are to be
made promptly to the shipper
2. Make sure the scope of delivery and the information on the
type plate corresponds to the ordering information
DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
 HISTORY
The contents of these instructions are regularly reviewed and
corrections are included in subsequent editions We welcome
all suggestions for improvement
The following table shows the most important changes in the
documentation compared to each previous edition
EDITION REMARKS
None
 FURTHER INFORMATION
The contents of these Operating Instructions shall not
become part of or modify any prior or existing agreement
commitment or legal relationship All obligations on the part
of Mueller are contained in the respective sales contract
which also contains the complete and solely applicable
warranty conditions Any statements contained herein do not
create new warranties or modify the existing warranty
PRODUCT INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
The Operating Instructions are available on the CDROM
shipped with the device and on the Internet on the Mueller
homepage where further information on the range of Mueller
HbMAG may also be found Product information on the
internet http//wwwMuellerSystemscom/
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need more information or have particular problems not
covered sufficiently by the operating instructions please get
in touch with Mueller You can find additional information for
your local contact person at 
MUELLER HBMAG
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
FIGURE 1 - 1 HBMAG LABEL
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 SAFETY NOTES
 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Correct reliable operation of the product requires proper transport storage positioning and assembly as well as careful operation and maintenance
Only qualified personnel should install or operate this instrument
Note: It is the responsibility of the customer that the instructions and directions provided in the manual are read understood and
followed by the relevant personnel before installing the device
 LAWS AND DIRECTIVES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Installation of the equipment must comply with local state and national regulations
INSTRUMENT SAFETY STANDARDS
The device has been tested at the factory based on the safety requirements In order to maintain this condition over the expected
life of the device the requirements described in these Operating Instructions must be observed
CAUTION
Material compatibility
Mueller can provide assistance with the selection of the proper meter However the full responsibility for the selection rests with the customer and
Mueller can take no responsibility for any failure due to material incompatibility
 LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries are primary power sources with high energy content designed to represent the highest possible degree of safety
Thus the following basic precautions should be observed when handling and using lithium batteries
WARNING
Potential hazard
Lithium batteries may present a potential hazard if they are abused electrically or mechanically This is in most circumstances associated with the
generation of excessive heat where internal pressure may cause the cell to rupture
Thus the following basic precautions should be observed when handling and using lithium batteries
• Do not shortcircuit recharge or connect with false polarity
• Do not expose to temperature beyond the specified temperature range or incinerate the battery
• Do not crush puncture or open cells or disassemble battery packs
• Do not weld or solder to the battery’s body
• Do not expose contents to water
 INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS AREA
This device is not approved for use in hazardous areas
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Electromagnetic Flow Meters

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 DESCRIPTION
 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AN HBMAG FLOW METER SYSTEM INCLUDES
• A transmitter and a sensor The transmitter is either compact
mounted integral or remote mounted at a distance of  max
• An internally or externally mounted battery supply or  
VAC or / V AC/DC power supply with battery backup
COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS
The following communication modules are available
• Encoder interface for AMR and AMI solutions
 OPERATING PRINCIPLE
HbMAG is a microprocessorbased water meter with graphical
display and key for optimum customer operation and information
on site The transmitter drives the magnetic field in the sensor
evaluates the flow signal from the sensor and calculates the
volume passing through It delivers the required information via
the integrated pulse output or communication interfaces as part
of a system solution Its intelligent functionality information and
diagnostics ensure optimum meter performance and information
to optimize water supply and billing
The Mueller HbMAG is configured to achieve up to  years of
battery life in typical revenue applications with the integral
battery and up to  years with the remote battery pack
 DESIGN
HbMAG is a batterysupplied magnetic inductive flow meter
for revenue district and irrigation metering application
 BENEFITS
• Simple placement of the meter  install the meter in a meter
vault or bury it underground The IP  NEMA P design
is unaffected by meter position or inline piping stresses
and there is no requirement for filters or strainers
• Low pressure loss  an unrestricted flow tube ensures
minimal pressure loss even at the highest flow rates
Overall network system pressures can be reduced helping
to prevent leakage from burst pipes and excess stress
placed on pumping stations
• Zero maintenance  designed without moving parts and has
up to a year battery life
• Measurement in both directions  only one meter required
for measuring in both directions
• Intelligent meter  only one meter for leak detection data
logger function and selfdetection of errors
• Compatible with Mueller AMR and AMI solutions
 INSTALLING / MOUNTING
 INTRODUCTION
Mueller HbMAG flow meters are suitable for indoor and
outdoor installations
• Make sure that pressure and temperature specifications
indicated on the device type plate / label are not exceeded
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter describes how to install the flow meter in the
compact version as well as in the remote version
MUELLER HBMAG
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
FIGURE 3 - 1 HBMAG COMPACT FIGURE 3 - 1 HBMAG REMOTE FIGURE 4 - 1 COMPACT INSTALLATION
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The installation consists of two steps
1. Sensor installation
2. Transmitter installation remote version only
 SENSOR INSTALLATION
The installation consists of two steps
1. Locating the sensor
2. Orienting the sensor
3. Mounting the sensor
 LOCATING THE SENSOR
Ensure that the sensor is located in the most optimum place
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ensure that sensor is mounted in correct flow direction as
indicated on label
If process flow direction is opposite of flow direction indicated
on sensor label forward flow rates can be restored via
software parameter FT if factor is adjusted to 
INLET AND OUTLET CONDITION
To achieve most accurate flow measurement it is essential to
have certain straight inlet and outlet pipe lengths as shown
Di sensor diameter
Sensor must be completely full of liquid.
Therefore avoid
• Air in pipe
• Installation at the highest point in pipe system
• Installation in vertical pipes with free outlet
PARTIALLY FILLED PIPES
For partially filled pipes or pipes with downwards flow and
free outlet sensor must be mounted in a Utube
MUELLER HBMAG
Electromagnetic Flow Meters
FIGURE 4 - 2 REMOTE INSTALLATION
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 ORIENTING THE SENSOR
HORIZONTAL PIPES
Sensor must be mounted as shown in upper part of figure
Do not mount sensor as shown in lower part of figure as
electrodes then will be positioned at top where air bubbles
may occur and in bottom where mud sludge sand etc
may deposit
If Empty Pipe Detection is used sensor should be tilted 
as shown in upper right figure to maximize full pipe detection
and provide accurate volume calculations
Note: Physical installation of battery pack may influence
battery capacity Optimal battery capacity is achieved with
battery pack in an upright position Installation examples
marked with dotted cross will affect battery capacity
HORIZONTAL PIPES
Recommended installation is in a
vertical / inclined pipe to minimize
wear and deposits in sensor
INSTALLATION IN LARGE PIPES
The water meter can be installed between two reducers
eg DIN 
With an  reducer the following pressure drop curve applies
The curves are applicable to water
EXAMPLE
A flow velocity of  m/s  ft/sec V in a sensor with a
diameter reduction from  Inch to  Inch d/d   gives a
pressure drop of  psi
 INTRODUCTION
1. Install gaskets
2. Ensure connection flange has a smooth surface and is in line
with sensor
Gaskets are recommended but not included in flowmeter delivery
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Electromagnetic Flow Meters
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