User Manual - Badger Meter
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1. 8 in height and designed to operate in a frequency band of 902 970 MHz with a gain of 2 5 dB Both kits are supplied with RG58C U type antenna cable See Figure 6 and Figure 7 for suggested antenna installation mounting hole sizes and component part numbers Please note that antenna cable lengths of more than three feet will negatively affect signal strength Antennas operate more effectively when well grounded with a 3 diameter ground plane Use the grounding washers included in both installation kits 92 7mm p A 2 95 74 9mm LLL Comm Port O RF RCV LED e BadgerMeter Inc Model 350R S N 350R Output LED Puls e Output Figure 5 ORION wireless receiver dimensions LOW PROFILE ANTENNA MOUNTING HOLE 3 4 P N 820060 0001 LOW PROFILE ANTENNA PORTABLE P N 840030 0001 ANTENNA CABLE W BNC CONNECTOR AND BRASS MOUNTING HARDWARE ENCLOSURE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER 350 RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Figure 6 A355LP antenna kit Page 6 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 P N 820057 0001 8 WHIP STYLE ANTENNA PORTABLE P N 820058 0001 MOUNTING HARDWARE W BNC CONNECTORS F F MOUNTING HOLE 91 2 P N 820056 0001 ANTENNA CABLE W BNC CONNECTORS M M P N 820059 0001 90 BNC ADAPTOR ENCLOSURE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER 350 RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Figure 7 A355 antenna kit June 2015 Theory of Operation ORION2. A301W 20 Cable IR Cable Software MOUNTING No Option 0 DIN Rail Mounting Clips Figure 1 Wireless Series 228PV Flow Sensor System Matrix 1 1 2 to 4 June 2015 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 Page 3 Installation INSTALLATION General As with all flow measuring devices accuracy is highly dependent on proper location of the sensor in the piping system Irregular flow velocity profiles caused by valves fittings pipe bends etc can lead to inaccurate overall flow rate indications even though local flow velocity measurement may be accurate A sensor located in the pipe where it can be affected by air bubbles floating debris or sediment may not achieve full accuracy and could be damaged Badger Meter flow sensors are designed to operate reliably under adverse conditions but the following recommendations should be followed to ensure maximum system accuracy 1 Choose a location along the pipe with a length equivalent to 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe diameters downstream of the sensor which are free of flow disturbances Pipe bends valves other fittings pipe enlargements and reductions should not be present in this length of pipe 2 When the sensor is installed in horizontal piping the preferred sensor orientation is vertical on top of the pipe If trapped air or debris could potentially interfere with sensor operation the sensor can be installed as much as 45 degrees from the vertical Please note that when the sensor is install
3. Wireless PC Software 5 Select the Model 350WR as shown in Figure 10 350 Wireless Receiver Main eee Configuration Help Tot Model 350W5 v Model 350WR gal Flow Rate E gpm Poll Now Parameters Idle Online COM1 9600bps Figure 10 Select the model Page 8 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 June 2015 Programming 6 Select Configuration and open the Set Comm Port screen to set the appropriate comm port for the A301W cable 350 Wireless Receiver Main Device egt Help Total Volume Set Comm Port Parameters I Flow Rate gpm Comm Settings Parameters Online COM1 9600bps 7 Open the Parameters screen 350 Wireless Receiver Main mTot To go to the calibration settings screen select Parameters from either place shown Device Wasip gin igela al Volume Set Comm Port Online COM1 amp 9600bps Figure 12 Select parameters screen 8 Program the wireless receiver using Figure 13 as reference Step 1 Enter serial number of wireless transmitter This information can be found on the cable between sensor and transmitter or engraved on transmitter body Note If serial number is eight digits in length and starts with the number 7 the leading 7 should not be entered Otherwise all digits should be entered 350WR Configuration 350WR Firmware Revision Step 3 Enter the desired volume per scaled output pulse Step 5 Configure thi
4. unit for scaled output pulses Step 4 Enter the scaled output pulse width Note The default pulse width is 50 milliseconds Minor variation in pulse width may be required depending on controller interface Step 7 Press to exit Parameters screen Page 9 Programming Wireless Flow Sensor Programming The wireless flow sensor is factory programmed based on the line size for your application using the default settings given in the table below based on 15 fps flow velocities Recommended Minimum Maximum Model No K Offset Volume Pulse Output gallons Flow Range gpm 228PV150W ooocxxx 0 275171 11 367570 1 6 95 228PV200W XXXX XXX 0 577369 2 751717 1 10 156 228PV300W XXXX XXX 1 679052 3 337804 10 23 345 228PV400W XXXX XXX 2 989980 0 881112 10 39 595 These factory settings consist of the K and Offset values and Gallons per Pulse Output NOTE The Kand Offset values empirically derived from flow test using NIST traceable instruments are used in the calibration equation Frequency GPM K Offset to calculate sensor frequency at any flow rate within its operational range Factory settings for K and Offset values are normally changed only when installing the sensor in a different line size or when custom values are required for example non standard piping If custom values for K and Offset values are required contact the factory for assistance If no line size is specified a
5. update representing a volume of 10 gallons The receiver would in turn convert the 10 gallons into 37 8 liters and generate three output pulses representing a volume of 30 liters Because partial counts exist in both the sensor and receiver the remaining 7 8 liters would be sent as part of the next update from the sensor NOTE The Badger Meter Model A301W cable will work with all Series 300 products However the older version of the cable A300 does not have sufficient bandwidth to work with this receiver June 2015 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 Page 7 Programming PROGRAMMING No programming is required for the frequency output version of this system electronics order code U Simply enter the K and Offset information from the table below into the input device Model No K Offset 228PV150U ooocxxx 0 550342 5 683758 228PV200U ooocxxx 1 1544738 1 3758585 228PV300U ooocxxx 3 358104 1 668902 228PV400U xxxx xxx 5 97996 0 440556 For the scaled pulse output version of this system proceed with the following software installation and programming instructions Programming Software Installation Communications Cable Wiring To change parameters in the receiver or sensor a Badger Meter Model A301W Programming Kit consisting of a custom cable IR dongle and software and a PC running Windows 9x ME NT 2000 or XP is required In order to program the wireless receiver must be connected to power and the com
6. Wireless Receiver Electrical Installation Per standard wiring practices turn off the power before making any wire connections The terminal strips have removable plug in connectors to make wiring easier x V Antenna gj rN st exe Power Su pply Wire B T Ta 36 VDC M ax RF RCV Co unter with LED Internal Pull up e T Re si st or BadgerMeter Inc Output LED 3 32 in Flathead Screwdriver Fn Model 350R Series 300 S N 350R Connector Made in USA Figure 8 Typical series 300 removable connector wiring side view Figure 9 Sample ORION wireless receiver electrical wiring See Figure 9 for terminal connections and wiring example Connect DC power supply positive or AC line to wireless receiver terminal marked AC L DC Connect DC power supply negative or AC common to wireless receiver terminal marked AC C DC Connect pulse of a pulse input device to wireless receiver terminal marked PO Connect pulse of a pulse input device to wireless receiver terminal marked PO Qv ML i oo D Connect 50 O Ohm antenna to BNC antenna connector of wireless receiver THEORY OF OPERATION The Badger Meter ORION RF receiver can be located up to 500 feet away from the RF transmitter and must be powered with 12 24V AC DC A BNC connector is provided on the RF receiver to accept a 50 Ohm half wave antenna There are two red LEDs on the receiver The RF RCV LED in the middle of the u
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8. ed off the vertical impeller friction increases which may affect performance at low flow rates and increase wear The sensor should never be located at the bottom of the pipe as sediment may collect there When the sensor is installed in vertical piping it can be installed at any circumferential position Rising flow is preferred to reduce the effects of trapped air Antenna Pulse Output Valve Box Cover A INA I Wireless Transmitter n Ii Ml 5 Cable 3 Flow Sensor 4 ERE Minimum Distance Minimum Distance 10 x I D 5xI D Figure 2 Typical wireless flow sensor installation Page 4 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 June 2015 Installation Wireless Series 228PV Plastic Tee Sensor Mechanical Installation 1 Note intended direction of flow as indicated by arrows on the tee There must be free unrestricted pipe for at least 10 diameters upstream and 5 diameters downstream of the tee NOTE Cable length between sensor and wireless transmitter is 5 feet Plan for cover removal if inserting into a valve box 2 Remove the clevis pin and remove the sensor from the tee 3 Properly clean the pipe ends and tee sockets 4 For 228PV solvent cement the pipe to the tee 5 Reinstall sensor in tee as follows a Align small diameter blind hole on top surface of sensor with tip of flow arrow on tee b Carefully press sensor straight into tee c Install cotter ring 4 Remove wireless transmitter cap from wirel
9. ess transmitter body by unscrewing it in the counterclockwise direction Insert wireless transmitter body through a minimum 1 5 8 hole in valve box cover maximum hole size 2 1 2 Screw wireless transmitter cap hand tight to wireless transmitter body then screw nut against the inside of the valve box cover so cap is tight Badger Meter ORION Wireless Receiver Mechanical Installation The wireless receiver may be surface mounted onto a panel or attached to DIN rails using adapter clips Location Although the wireless receiver is encapsulated all wiring connections are made to exposed terminals The unit should be protected from weather and moisture in accordance with electrical codes and standard trade practices In any mounting arrangement the primary concerns are ease of wiring and attachment of the programming cable kes 05 RN Threaded Cap reade Cap Valve Box Cover A 0 5 Nut ao Nut 5 125 Wireless Transmitter vw Wireless Transmitter Figure 3 ORION wireless transmitter with threaded cap removed Figure 4 ORION wireless transmitter installed in valve box cover The unit generates very little heat so no consideration needs to be given to cooling or ventilation The ideal receiver location would be within a clear line of sight of the flow sensor However this is rarely possible with the line of sight hindered by obstructions such as trees and vegetation buildings and othe
10. im impeller Sensors Data Industrial Ey impeller Series 228PV Wireless Flow Sensor System ne A Gane 2018 User Manual Sensors Series 228PV Wireless Flow Sensor System CONTENTS inueeajo EEE EE EN NE 3 Series 228PV Wireless Flow Sensor 2er hh hh hes 3 Wireless Badger Meter ORION RF Transmitter eee hh hh hh 3 Wireless Badger Meter ORION RF Receiver 22e eee knr rn 3 Ler LE pe EEE EN TE EN EM EN NE NN oe pear 4 conor MEMMPITPTT r 4 Wireless Series 228PV Plastic Tee Sensor Mechanical Installation llle 5 Badger Meter ORION Wireless Receiver Mechanical Installation 0 0 arr rv rv rer rn re ae 5 ORION Wireless Receiver Electrical Installation ee ee eee eens 7 Theory of Operation 422544258656 4h49 RR SSE SEER E OR e 7 21191616 16 01001100 peos amp oH Gas ee a ew ew Gash hw AE ae ENE He oe we 8 Programming Software Installation 2 hrs 8 Wireless Flow Sensor ProGrammMing sau uaa deo Ne dhe duane b ser Skaara be DEE ERED Ea 10 SpecificationS 5 TN LS EEO Ee RA eee eae 12 Page ii SEN UM 01635 EN 09 June 2015 Introduction INTRODUCTION The Series 228PV wireless flow sensor system includes the flow sensor mounted in a tee radio frequency RF transmitter complete with mounting kit and RF receiver pulse transmitter This system eliminates the need for expensive signal wires from the sensor output The battery powered flow senso
11. munications cable must be connected to the D I C Comm port and an available DB9 Comm port on a computer CDROM Installation Insert the Badger Meter Model 350W WS R CD into a CDROM drive of a Windows based PC Software should start automatically Follow instructions from the InstallShield Wizard to complete installation From the Windows Start Programs Badger Meter Inc menu select Model 350W to start the application software Web Installation Badger Meter provides free programming software updates via the Internet for all field programmable devices The installation software is in the support section at www badgermeter com Wireless Receiver Programming To change settings in the wireless receiver Badger Meter software must be installed and the new values entered using a Windows based program as outlined below 1 Install the 350 wireless PC software into the computer 2 Connect the computer to the wireless receiver using the Badger Meter Model A301W communications cable Plug the Model A301W cable to the socket labeled D I C Comm Port taking care to properly align the tab on the plug and socket to maintain polarity Then plug the DB9 connector of the Badger Meter Model A301W communications cable to an available PC Com port that has the wireless sensor software installed If a DB9 connector is not available use a USB to DB9 adapter for example IOGEAR GUC232A 3 Connect the wireless receiver to a power supply 4 Open the 350
12. nit flashes each time it receives an updated total from the RF transmitter approximately every four seconds The OUTPUT LED flashes each time an output pulse is generated by the receiver After each update the RF receiver compares this updated total with the last one received The difference is the total volume in gallons that has passed through the sensor for the period in question The RF receiver then generates a continuous burst of output pulses with a duty cycle of 5096 These pulses can be scaled using the DIC Com Port and Badger Meter software to represent the desired volume unit number of volume units per pulse and pulse width that best fit the application Default values for these settings are gallons 10 gallons per pulse and 50 milliseconds respectively If the combination of volume units volume units per pulse and pulse width selected prevent the number of corresponding output pulses from being generated in the 4 5 second update window the RF receiver will simply delay the next update until the pulse string has been completed Sensor Model 228PV200W 1231 000 Line Size 2 inches Gallons per Integer Output from Transmitter 1 default Volume Unit Selected in Receiver liters Volume Units per Pulse Output from Receiver 10 Pulse Width 50 milliseconds Table 1 Example If 10 gallons pass through the sensor in a given four second window 10 integer values would be sent by the transmitter in the next
13. ns of integration the volume total is calculated The output signal to the RF transmitter is a scaled output pulse An internal lithium battery provides power for the flow sensor and is encapsulated to ensure moisture resistance Wireless Badger Meter ORION RF Transmitter The Badger Meter ORION transmitter operates in the 902 928 MHz frequency band at a power level that requires no F C C licensing The transmitter is powered using an internal lithium battery and is encapsulated for moisture resistance It is factory programmed and requires no configuration Wireless Badger Meter ORION RF Receiver The Badger Meter ORION receiver is powered using an external alternating current AC or direct current DC power supply The wireless receiver receives the scaled total from the transmitter Further scaling and unit conversion can be programmed into the receiver The optically coupled scaled pulse output emulates a dry contact closure to ensure interfacing into various types of controller inputs Example 2 28 PV xx 0 W 1121311 X X STYLE Tee Mounted 28 MATERIAL PVC PV SIZE 4 ELECTRONICS HOUSING Acetal Housing w Fortron Polyphenylene Tip 0 ELECTRONICS Wireless Transmitter and Receiver W EP SHAFT Tungsten Carbide 2 IMPELLER 420 Stainless Steel 3 ANTENNA No Option 0 Low Profile Type A355LP Antenna 1 Whip Type A355 Antenna 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION KIT No Option 0
14. r System SPECIFICATIONS Wetted Materials Except Tee Refer to Wireless Series 228PV Flow Sensor System Matrix 1 1 2 to 4 on page 3 Tee for 228PV Schedule 80 PVC per ASTM D 2462 and D 2467 Virgin unplasticized PVC resin Type 1 cell classification 12454 B Fittings and solvent carry approval for potable water by NSF and IAMPO Flow sensor lithium battery powered typical battery life gt 5yr ORION transmitter battery powered typical battery life 10yr ORION receiver external power 12 24V AC DC Accuracy Power Requirements 36 mA 12V DC Current 16 mA 24V DC Draw 40 mA rms 12V AC rms 30 mA rms 24V AC rms Recommended Flow Range 5 20 fps Extended Flow Range 1 to 20 fps Standard 2 of rate Repeatability 0 5 Maximum Operating Temperature 32 190 F 0 65 C Sensor Pressure Drop 0 5 psi or less at 10 fps for all pipe sizes 1 5 in diameter and larger Programming Sensor and transmitter programming is accomplished using PC software via an infrared IR link ORION RF receiver programming is accomplished using PC software via the A301W 20 connector cable Flow Sensor Programmable Parameters K amp Offset dependent upon pipe size Flow units gpm gph Ips lpm ft sec ft min m sec m min Scaled pulse output units pulse ORION Receiver Programmable Parameters Serial number unique to the ORION Tran
15. r performs flow measurement and scaling and then transmits a total flow value to the RF transmitter The transmitter sends an RF signal approximately every four seconds that the RF receiver detects The RF receiver compares the previous flow total with the most recent flow total to generate a pulse output Using PC software which is part of the software installation kit the pulse output can be scaled to represent the desired volume unit and number of output pulses per unit volume that best fits the application Pulse width can also be adjusted to meet the requirements of an interfacing control system or monitor Optional equipment offered with the 228PV wireless system include two types of antenna kits and a software installation kit complete with software and programming cables Additionally DIN rail mounting clips are available These accessories can be ordered by specifying the appropriate model number from Figure 1 Series 228PV Wireless Flow Sensor The four bladed impeller design is rugged non fouling and does not require custom calibration Coupled with the proprietary patented digital detection circuit the sensor measures flow rate from 1 foot per second fps to over 20 fps regardless of conductivity or turbidity of the liquid The flow sensor generates a frequency which is proportional to flow rate An integral micro controller measures the impeller frequency and uses the appropriate K factor and offset values to compute the flow rate By mea
16. r structures vehicles and uneven terrain Surface Mount Installation The wireless receiver may be mounted to the surface of any panel using double sided adhesive tape or by attaching fasteners through the holes in the mounting flanges of the unit DIN Rail Mounting Optional clips snap onto the mounting flanges allowing the wireless receiver to be attached to DIN 15 32 35 mm DIN rail systems June 2015 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 Page 5 Installation Antenna Installation The ORION RF receiver requires an external antenna to communicate with the RF transmitter The antenna is typically mounted directly to a customer supplied enclosure which houses the RF receiver The antenna may also be installed remotely from the enclosure to be within a clear line of sight of the RF transmitter Antenna kits are an optional accessory and can be ordered by specifying the appropriate model number from the Wireless Series 228PV Flow Sensor System Matrix 1 1 2 to 4 on page 3 Badger Meter offers two antenna kits the A355LP low profile antenna kit and the A355 whip style antenna kit The A355LP kit includes a low profile antenna and antenna cable with mounting hardware The more durable low profile antenna is 2 3 in height and designed to operate in a frequency bandwidth of 902 928 MHz with a gain of 3 dB The A355 kit includes a whip style antenna an antenna cable mounting hardware and 90 degree BNC adaptor The half wave whip style antenna is
17. reless Sensor Main Device wx Help Total volume Set Comm Port To go to the calibration settings screen select Parameters from either place shown Online COM1 9600bps Figure 16 Select parameters screen 6 Program the wireless sensor using Figure 17 as reference 350WS Configuration The K and offset numbers will automatically appear here for the flow sensor size selected If other was selected in step 1 enter in desired k and offset numbers r Irrigation Sensor Type 11 ida Copfiquratiag o Step 1 k 0 577369 MES Select sensorsizefrompul lt down menu If the a custom K and offset are required select E other unlisted fromthe pull 7 7 7 4 Step 2 down menu OMmN0 0 E Enter the desired unit for flow rate display eee es Step 3 Enter desired volume per output pulse Step 4 Press the send button to calibrate the wireless sensor with the information that was entered in steps 1 3 anm TT Send A Refresh J Defaults Online COM1 9600bps Step 5 Press to exit Parameters screen If Required If Required Press to see current Press to enter in the factory default programming of the programming Note This will wireless sensor overwrite all settings Figure 17 Programming steps for wireless sensor June 2015 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 Page 11 Sensors Series 228PV Wireless Flow Senso
18. s selection depending on the application requirements Lost Signal Recovery I Defines how the system responds to signal interruption of more than approximately thirty seconds in duration Data accumulated during short term signal loss will be automatically recovered Step 6 Press the send button to calibrate the wireless receiver with the information that was entered in steps 1 5 E gs e ar ier ea felled bey V Send v Refresh a um If Required Press to see curren programming of the wireless receiver Figure 13 Programmin June 2015 I Serial numbers are integers between 0 and 4294967295 Note Leading 7 should not be entered olume Unit is the dimensional unit For pulse output and display Volume represented by each scaled output pulse Pulse Width is an integer value milliseconds If checked data accumulated during lost signal period will be recovered Note IF signal is interrupted For extended length of time the volume reported after communication is restored will be larger than normal and may be mistaken For leakage If not checked data accumulated during the lost signal period will be ignored ITE TN e v Defaults T Online COMI 9600bps If Required t Press to enter in the factory default programming Note This will overwrite all settings g steps for wireless receiver SEN UM 01635 EN 09 Step 2 Enter the desired volume
19. smitter ID Volume units gallons ft m liters Scaled pulse output units pulse Scaled pulse output pulse width Control Manage Optimize Data Industrial and ORION are registered trademarks of Badger Meter Inc Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities Due to continuous research product improvements and enhancements Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists 2015 Badger Meter Inc All rights reserved www badgermeter com The Americas Badger Meter 4545 West Brown Deer Rd PO Box 245036 Milwaukee WI 53224 9536 800 876 3837 414 355 0400 M xico Badger Meter de las Americas S A de C V Pedro Luis Ogaz n N 32 Esq Angelina N 24 Colonia Guadalupe Inn CP 01050 M xico DF M xico 52 55 5662 0882 Europe Middle East and Africa Badger Meter Europa GmbH Nurtinger Str 76 72639 Neuffen Germany 49 7025 9208 0 Europe Middle East Branch Office Badger Meter Europe PO Box 341442 Dubai Silicon Oasis Head Quarter Building Wing C Office C209 Dubai UAE 971 4 371 2503 Czech Republic Badger Meter Czech Republic s r o Ma kova 2082 26 621 00 Brno Czech Republic 420 5 41420411 Slovakia Badger Meter Slovakia s r o Racianska 109 B 831 02 Bratislava Slovakia 421 2 44 63 83 01 Asia Pacific Ba
20. t the time of order placement default values for K and Offset of 0 5 and 0 respectively will be used The value for Gallons per Pulse Output sets system resolution Lowering the factory default value for Gallons per Pulse Output is not recommended because it will decrease transmitter battery life and may affect transmitter operation Badger Meter sensors will operate both above and below the suggested flow range for each tee size Test results have shown however that the highest accuracy and best repeatability are achieved in this flow range To change settings in the wireless sensor Badger Meter software must be installed and new values entered using a Windows based program as outlined below 1 Open the 350 Wireless PC Software 2 Connect the computer to the wireless sensor using an infrared cable IR dongle NOTE Place the IR Device no more then 3 inches from the top of the sensor 3 Select the Model 350WS as shown in Figure 14 350 Wireless Sensor in eee Configuration Help Tot 4 Model 3505S Model 350WR i gal Flow Rate Parameters Online COM1 9600bps Figure 14 Select the model 4 Openthe interface software and select Configuration and Set Comm Port then select the appropriate Comm Port for the IR cable as shown in Figure 15 Comm Settings Comm Port Setting Cancel Figure 15 Comm settings Page 10 SEN UM 01635 EN 09 June 2015 Programming 5 Open the Parameters screen 350 Wi
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