National Meter & Automation T200 User manual

WATERMETERMATERIAL&ORDERINFORMATION
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SupplierContact:
NationalMeter&Automation,Inc.
POBox8339
2250ApolloWay#300
SantaRosa,CA95407
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KathyRichards
Phone 707/575‐0700
Fax 707/575‐3786
TollFree877/348‐0700
www.nmaai.com
Material(Commercial):
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1. METERBOX
Commercial:OldcastleChristyN36ConcreteMeterBox
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2. BADGERMETER
Residential:RecordallCompoundSeriesMeters
Size:2”,3”,4”,6”
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3. ENCODER
HR‐EHighResolution8‐DialEncoder,registeredincubicfoot
Note:Two(2)encoderswillberequiredforCompoundMeters(ahighside&alowside).
Pleaseseetablebelowformodelnumbers.
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CompoundMeterSizeHighSideModel#
(PlacedonShortsideofmeter)
LowSideModel#
(PlacedonTallersideofmeter)
2”T200M25(oralsolabeledLow2,3)
3”M450M25(oralsolabeledLow2,3)
4”M1000M35(oralsolabeledLow4,6)
6”M2000M35(oralsolabeledLow4,6)
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4. TRANSPONDER/ENDPOINT
ORIONCellularEndpointwithNicorConnector
Note:Two(2)endpointswillberequiredforCompoundmeters(hi/low).
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5.&6.MOUNTINGKITS&LIDS(Twomountingkits,oneforeachendpoint)
ForMeterboxesinstalledingrass&landscapingornon‐trafficareas
oThrough‐the‐LidInstallKits(64394‐024)
oConcreteLid:OldcastleN36RPConcreteLidmarked"Water"w/probeholes
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ForMeterboxesthatwillneedadrive‐overlidintrafficareas,i.e.alleys&driveways
oBelow‐the‐LidwithKnucklesInstallKits(64394‐003)
oFiberlyteLid(FL36Dmarked“Water”)

Endpoint Installation Guidelines
ORI-UM-00025-EN-09
In-line Connectors
An in-line connector is an optional feature that allows connectivity to AMR/AMI devices without the need for a field splice kit.
When the endpoint and encoder have connectors, join the connector ends as shown in Figure 2. With the proper orientation,
the connector ends go together easily.
• With 308 in-line connectors, align the notch on one connector (endpoint side) with the corresponding projection on
the other (encoder side) and push the ends together for the correct fit. See 308 In-line connector, Figure 2.
• With Nicor in-line connectors, hold the connector ends with the arrow side up, point the arrows toward each other
and push the ends together for the correct fit. See Nicor In-line connector, Figure 2.
You will hear a“click“ when the ends are firmly seated and the connection is secure.
308 In-line connector Nicor In-line connector
Figure 2: In-line connectors
Notch Projection
Arrows
Endpoint side Encoder side
Endpoint side Encoder side
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Pit Installation
ORI-UM-00025-EN-09
PIT INSTALLATION
Through-the-Lid Installation Kit
The Through the Lid Installation Kit (PN: 64394-024) is designed for use with a pit lid of one inch maximum thickness and a
standard hole diameter of 1-7/8 inches.
Figure 7: ORION pit endpoint
To install the endpoint through the lid, follow these steps and see Figure 7.
1. Screw the lock nut onto the tube threads as shown.
2. Insert the endpoint tube through the bottom of the lid.
3. Screw the top cap onto the endpoint tube threads as shown and tighten.
4. Tighten the lock nut against the bottom of the lid until secure.
OTE:N If installing an ORION endpoint through a
thick lid, you may use a Pit Tube Extender
(PN: 67025-001) which requires a
two-inch diameter hole. Radio frequency
(RF) performance may be reduced when
using the Pit Tube Extender.
Figure 8: Endpoint pit tube extender
Top cap
Lock nut
Endpoint tube
1" Maximum pit lid
thickness
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Pit Installation
ORI-UM-00025-EN-09
Below-the-Lid with Knuckles Installation Kit
For below the lid installations, a special Below-the-Lid with Knuckles Installation Kit (PN: 64394-003) with mounting
bracket (Figure 9) is available. This mounting support bracket is designed for use with a 3/8, 5/8 and 1/2 inch rebar or 1/2 inch
schedule 40 PVC pipe.
Figure 9: Pit support bracket (knuckles) - top view
To install an ORION endpoint below a meter pit lid, follow these steps and see Figure 10.
1. Drive rebar or stake into the ground.
DRIVE REBAR OR STAKE INTO THE GROUND PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE ENDPOINT TO AVOID DAMAGE.
2. Once in the ground, secure the mounting bracket on the appropriate rebar or pipe using the enclosed washer, wing
nut and hex head bolt provided with the bracket.
3. Insert the endpoint through the bottom of the bracket and thread the lock nut onto the top of the endpoint. For best
results, mount the endpoint a maximum of one to two inches below the underside of the lid.
Figure 10: Pit ORION beneath lid installation
5/8" Rebar
Support bracket
#6-32 wing nut
#6 washer
#6-32 x 3/4
hex head bolt
Hex head bolt can be placed
in any slot depending upon
the type of support used
1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe
1/2" Rebar
3/8" Rebar
Meter pit lid
Lock nut
ORION
endpoint
1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe
Clamp
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RCS-UM-00076-EN-04 (June 2016)
Recordall® Compound Series Meter
Lead-Free Bronze Alloy, Sizes 2", 3", 4" & 6"
NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372 Certied
User Manual

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Recordall® Compound Series Meter, Lead-Free Bronze Alloy, Sizes 2", 3", 4" & 6"
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CONTENTS
Scope of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Preinstallation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adapter Spacers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Performance Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reading the Recordall Registers (and Encoder). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Accuracy Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Periodic Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Servicing Parts and Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Removing the High Flow Turbo Meter Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Removing the Turbo Measuring Element Assembly from the Cover Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Removing the Magnet Carrier/Top Gear Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Removing the Straightening Vanes/Nose Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Removing the Calibration Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Inspecting the Rotor and Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Removing the Rear Nose Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Reinstalling the High Flow Turbo Meter Head Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Removing the Low Flow Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Servicing the Chamber and Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Removing the Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Replacing the Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Reinstalling the Cover Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Recordall® Compound Series Meter, Lead-Free Bronze Alloy, Sizes 2", 3", 4" & 6"
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SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance procedures for the BadgerMeter® Recordall® Compound Series
meters with magnetic drives. To ensure efficient operation of the meters, read, understand and follow the instructions in this
manual. Retain the manual in a location where it is readily available.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Description
The Compound Series meters combine two metering technologies in one innovative package. A positive displacement
chamber measures low flow, while a turbine chamber records high flow. The compound meters are available in 2", 3", 4" and
6" sizes.
A spring-loaded valve assembly controls the flow through each of the two measuring elements to provide maximum accuracy
and performance.
The basic components of the compound meter are a housing, Turbo Series head assembly and cover assembly with disc
chamber assembly. The Turbo head assembly includes a Recordall register or encoder for high flow totalization and complete
turbo head components (cage and rotor). The cover assembly includes a Recordall register or encoder for low flow totalization
and a complete chamber assembly.
The output of both measuring elements, the disc and turbo, is transmitted to each Recordall register or encoder by means
of ceramic magnets. The register or encoder is permanently sealed in a controlled environment relative to humidity and
cleanliness, thus assuring longevity of performance.
Related Literature
• The Recordall Compound Series Meters Product Data Sheet contains information on operating principle, meter construction,
materials, tolerances and specifications.
• The Recordall Compound Series Meters Parts List contains part numbers, part descriptions and illustrations.
Safety Information
The installation of the Recordall Compound Series meter must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules,
regulations, and codes.
Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of the meter, resulting in personal injury and
damage to equipment.
Unpacking and Inspection
To avoid damage in transit, Recordall Compound Series meters are shipped to the customer in special shipping containers.
Upon receipt of shipment, be sure to follow these unpacking and inspection procedures:
OTE:N If damage to a shipping container is evident upon receipt of a meter, request that a representative of the carrier be
present when the meter is unpacked.
a. Carefully open the shipping container, following any instructions that may be marked on the container. Remove all
cushioning material surrounding the meter and carefully lift the meter from the container. Keep the container and
all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage.
b. Visually inspect the meter and applicable accessory devices for any signs of damage such as scratches, loose or
broken parts or other physical damage that may have occurred during shipment.
OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery. Then file a claim with the
carrier. A claim for equipment damaged in transit is the responsibility of the customer.
Scope of This Manual
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INSTALLATION
Procedures for installing Recordall Compound Series meters are essentially the same for all meter sizes. Any special
instructions required for the installation or connection of accessory devices such as AMR/AMI technologies or strainers is
provided in the literature for those devices. Figure 1 shows a recommended meter installation.
By-Pass
(P
ermanent or
Temporary)
Upstream
Valve
(Open)
Minimum of Five
Diameters of
Straight Pipe
Badger Plate
Strainer and
Compound Meter
By-Pass
(P
ermanent or
Temporary)
Coupling
Adaptor
Shut-Off
Valve
Do
wnstream
Figure 1: Recommended meter installation
Preinstallation Considerations
Before proceeding any further with the installation, rst read the instructions in the paragraphs immediately following to
become familiar with the requirements and procedures involved.
OTE:N The Recordall Compound Series meters are designed for operation in HORIZONTAL piping arrangements.
• Be sure that the meter flow range and size of the meter coincide with the intended service and demand for water.
THE LIFE OF THE COMPOUND METER WILL BE CURTAILED IF OPERATED AT FLOW RATES HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED.
• The meters are designed for use in cold water service (up to 120° F or 27° C) within the applicable flow requirements
for compound meters. For use with water at higher temperatures, consult your Badger Meter representative or nearest
Badger Meter regional sales office.
• If solid material is present in the water to be metered, a strainer must be installed in the service piping upstream of the
meter. The strainer, in addition to protecting the meter from debris in the line, minimizes the effect of velocity profile
distortions or turbulence caused by changes in pipe direction or valving resulting in more accurate registration. Contact
your Badger Meter representative for information on Recordall Plate Strainers.
• Avoid locating the meter in close quarters. Allow sufficient space to permit access for meter reading, testing,
and maintenance.
• Because of the need to test large meters periodically to verify their performance, it is recommended that a bypass system
be incorporated into the piping arrangement. This will also provide a means of performing periodic cleanout and routine
maintenance without interrupting service to the customer. A test port is incorporated in the meter housing and can be
used for field accuracy testing.
• The Recordall Compound Series meter is accuracy and pressure tested prior to shipment, therefore no field adjustments
are required. As turbine performance is directly related to the flow conditions of the water stream entering the meter,
upstream fittings and piping changes can adversely affect flow registration. For valid registration and proper performance,
consider the following installation considerations:
◊ When installing the meter with a Badger Meter Plate Strainer, a minimum of 5 pipe diameters of straight, unobstructed
pipe is required upstream of the meter. (A minimum of 10 pipe diameters of straight unobstructed pipe is required
upstream of a meter installed without a plate strainer. The deletion of a strainer, however, is not recommended.) This
allows for dampening of velocity profile distortions caused by items such as elbows, pumps and dirt traps upstream
of the meter. Where spiral flows are created by three dimensional elbows or rotary pumps, use additional distance
to dampen the effect. If a basket or Y-type strainer is used, place it 5 to 10 pipe diameters upstream of the meter to
dampen velocity profile distortions created by this design.
Installation
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