® Badger Meter Europa GmbH


ModMAG M1500

INSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION MANUAL

September 2013

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1. Basic safety recommendations ...................................................................................... 1

2. Description ....................................................................................................................... 2
3. Installation........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 General..................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 Temperature ranges ...................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 Protection class ............................................................................................. 4
3.1.3 Transportation ............................................................................................... 4
3.2 Mounting ................................................................................................................... 4
3.2.1 Mounting position .......................................................................................... 4
3.2.2 Inlet and outlet distance................................................................................. 4
3.2.3 Mounting location .......................................................................................... 5
3.2.4 Size reduction ............................................................................................... 6
3.2.5 Remote version ............................................................................................. 7
3.2.6 Grounding and equipotential compensation................................................... 7
3.2.7 Plastic or lined pipelines ................................................................................ 8
3.2.8 Pipes with cathodic protection ....................................................................... 8
3.2.9 Surroundings with interferences .................................................................... 9
4. Electrical connection ....................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Power ....................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Remote version ...................................................................................................... 10
4.2.1 Signal cable specifications .......................................................................... 11
4.3 Terminal connecting plans inputs and outputs ........................................................ 12
5. Measuring mode ............................................................................................................ 13
6. Parameter setting .......................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Basic configuration ................................................................................................. 15
6.1.1 Size ............................................................................................................. 15
6.1.2 Detector constant ........................................................................................ 15
6.1.3 Excitation frequency .................................................................................... 15
6.1.4 Calibration (hydraulical zero point) .............................................................. 15
6.1.5 Calibrating the empty pipe detection............................................................ 16
6.1.6 Password .................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Measuring ............................................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 Measuring units ........................................................................................... 17
6.2.2 Totalizer units .............................................................................................. 17
6.2.3 Full scale ..................................................................................................... 18

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6.2.4 Low flow cut off ........................................................................................... 18

6.2.5 Flow direction .............................................................................................. 18
6.2.6 Filter (damping) ........................................................................................... 18
6.2.7 Resetting the totalizers ................................................................................ 18
6.3 Inputs and outputs .................................................................................................. 19
6.3.1 Analog output .............................................................................................. 19
6.3.2 Digital in- and outputs .................................................................................. 20
6.3.2.1 Selecting the function .................................................................. 20
6.3.2.2 Pulse output ................................................................................ 20
6.3.2.3 Frequency output ........................................................................ 22
6.3.2.4 Setpoint ....................................................................................... 22
6.3.2.5 Digital input ................................................................................. 23
6.3.2.6 Preselection................................................................................. 23
6.3.2.7 External reset of the totalizers and the preselection meter........... 24
6.3.2.8 Output type .................................................................................. 24
6.4 Communication (RS 232)........................................................................................ 24
6.5 Info/help.................................................................................................................. 25
6.5.1 Error list ....................................................................................................... 25
6.5.2 Power up counter ........................................................................................ 25
6.5.3 Version number ........................................................................................... 25
6.5.4 Parameter default settings........................................................................... 25
6.6 Language selection................................................................................................. 25
7. Error indication and clearance ..................................................................................... 26
7.1 Replacing the meter fuse ........................................................................................ 27
7.2 Replacing the amplifier electronic ........................................................................... 27
8. Technical data ................................................................................................................ 28
8.1 Detector type II ....................................................................................................... 28
8.2 Detector type Food ................................................................................................. 30
8.3 Detector type III ...................................................................................................... 32
8.4 Detector type M1000 .............................................................................................. 33
8.5 Error limits .............................................................................................................. 34
8.6 Size selection ......................................................................................................... 35
9. Program structure ......................................................................................................... 36
10. Return of goods / harmlessness declaration ............................................................. 37

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1. Basic safety recommendations

The electromagnetic flow meter is only suitable for the measurement of conductive fluids.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages that result from improper or not in accordance
with the requirements use.
The meters are constructed according to state-of-the-art technology and tested
operationally reliable. They have left the factory in a faultless condition concerning safety
regulations.
The mounting, electric installation, taking into operation and maintenance of the meter
may only be carried out by suitable technicians. Furthermore the operating personnel has
to be trained by the operating authority and the instructions of this manual have to be
followed.
Basically, you have to respect the regulations for the opening and repairing of electrical
equipment valid in your country.

Repairs
Should you send back a flow meter in operation, please take notice of the following points:
- Please enclose a description of the error as well as a precise statement of the
measured medium (if necessary a safety specification sheet).
- The meter has to be in a cleaned condition (outside and inside). Especially with harmful
measuring mediums you have to pay attention that there are no impurities in the pipe
or at the connections.
- If it is not possible to clean the meter completely, particularly with harmful materials, do
not send back the meter.
We reserve the right to repair only cleaned meters. Costs, which result from insufficient
cleaning, will be charged to you.

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2. Description

The electromagnetic flow meters are ideally suited for flow measurement of all liquids with
a minimum conductivity of 5 S/cm. These meters are very accurate and the flow
measurement is independent of density, temperature and pressure of the medium.

Measuring principle
The operating principle of the electromagnetic flow meter is based on Faraday's law of
magnetic induction: The voltage induced across any conductor, as it moves right angles
through a magnetic field, is proportional to the velocity of that conductor. The voltage
induced within the fluid is measured by two diametrically opposed internally mounted
electrodes. The induced signal voltage is proportional to the product of the magnetic flux
density, the distance between the electrodes and the average flow velocity of the fluid.

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3. Installation

Warning:  The installation notices described below must be followed in order to

ensure the operativeness and the safe operation of the meter.

3.1 General

3.1.1 Temperature ranges

Attention:  In order to prevent damage to the meter, the maximum temperature

ranges of the detector and amplifier have to be observed absolutely.
 In regions with extremely high ambient temperatures, it is recom-
mended to protect the detector.
 At a medium temperature higher than 100°C the amplifier has to be
separated from the detector (remote version).

Amplifier Ambient temp. -20 up to + 60 °C

Detector Medium temp. PTFE / PFA -40 up to +150 °C

Hard rubber 0 up to +80 °C
Soft rubber 0 up to +80 °C

3.1.2 Protection class

In order to guarantee the requirements of the protection class, the following points
have to be followed:
Attention:  Housing seals have to be undamaged and in a clean condition.
 All housing screws have to be tightened.
 The outside diameter of the used connection cables have to
correspond with the cable insertions (at PG 13.5 Ø 5....15 mm).
At non use of the cable insertion use a filler plug.
 Cable insertions have to be tightened.
 If possible lead the cable away downwards. Humidity can not reach
the cable insertion.

The meter is delivered in protection class IP 65 standard.

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3.1.3 Transportation

Attention:  All detectors larger than DN 150 are equipped with lifting eyes. For
transportation or lifting of the meter you have to use them.
 Do not lift the meters at the amplifier or detector neck.
 Do not lift the detectors at the sheet casing with a fork lift truck,
because the housing will be pushed in.
 Do not lead lifting devices (rope, forks of a lifter, etc.) through the
tube, otherwise the lining will be damaged.

3.2 Mounting

In order to secure the function of the meter in full range, as well as to avoid
damages, following mounting recommendations have to be observed.

Attention:  The meter has to be mounted in the pipeline according to the flow
direction sign on the nameplate.

3.2.1 Mounting position

The meter can be mounted in any position. The meter can be mounted in horizontal
as well as vertical pipelines.
At vertical mounting the flow direction is to be provided upwards. Carried solid
particles are sinking downwards.
At horizontal mounting you have to pay attention that the measure electrodes are
lying in a horizontal level. Carried gas bubbles could otherwise lead to a short time
isolation of the measure electrodes.
The meter has to be mounted in the pipeline according to the flow direction sign on
the nameplate.

3.2.2 Inlet and outlet distance

The detector should always be installed in front of turbulence generating fittings. If

this is not always possible, then inlet distances of 3 x DN should be provided. The
outlet distance should be > 2 x DN.
> 3-5 x DN > 2 x DN
BA1500-90-MID

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3.2.3 Mounting location

Attention:  The detector should not be installed on the suction side of a pump,
otherwise there will be danger of damage to the liner (especially
PTFE liner) by depression.
 Please be careful that the pipeline at the measuring point is always
fully filled, otherwise no correct or accurate measuring is possible.
 Do not install the detector at the highest point of a system of pipes,
otherwise there will be danger of gas accumulation.
 Do not install in a downpipe with following free discharge.
 At vibrations the pipeline has to be fastened before and after the
detector. At very strong vibrations the amplifier has to be separated
from the detector (remote version).

h > 2 x DN

BA1500-92-MID

N
xD
>2

N
xD
-5
>3
BA1500-94-MID
BA1500-93-MID

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3.2.4 Size reduction

By using pipe adaption pieces according to DIN 28545 the detectors can be
mounted in pipelines of larger sizes.
The emerging pressure drop can be determined with the depicted nomogram (only
for liquids with a similar viscosity like water).

Notice:  At very low flow rates the flow rate can be increased by reducing the
size at the measuring point and therefore the measuring accuracy
can be improved.

°
x.8
ma

BA1500-95-MID
D = Pipe
d = Detector

Determination of the pressure drop:

1. Calculate the diameter relation d/D.
2. Read the pressure drop depending of the d/D relation and the flow rate.

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3.2.5 Remote version

The remote version is absolutely necessary at the following conditions:

Notice:  Medium temperature > 100 °C

 Strong vibrations

Attention:  Do not lay signal cables in the direct surrounding of power cables,
electrical machines, etc.
 Fix the signal cables. Cable movements could otherwise lead to
improper measurings by capacity changes.

BA1500-96-MID

3.2.6 Grounding and equipotential compensation

In order to get an accurate measurement, the detector and the medium to be

measured have to be approximately on the same electrical potential.
For flanged or in between flanges without additional grounding electrode this will be
carried out by the connected pipeline.

Attention:  For the flange design, please take an additional connection cable
(min. 4mm²) to the fastening screws between the grounding screw at
the flange of the detector to the mating flange. Make sure that a good
electrical connection will be established.
 Colour or corrosion at the mating flange can reduce a good electrical
connection.
 For in between flanges designs, the electrical connection to the
detector will be executed by two ¼ AMP plugs at the detector neck.

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"X" M4:1

"X"

BA1500-97-MID
3.2.7 Plastic or lined pipelines

When using non conductive pipelines or pipelines with a non conductive liner, the
equipotential compensation has to happen via an additionally installed grounding
electrode or between the flanges mounted grounding rings. The grounding rings are
mounted like a gasket between the flange and connected by a ground cable with the
detector.

Attention:  When using grounding rings the corrosion resistance of the material
has to be paid to. For aggressive media, it is recommended to use
grounding electrodes.
Grounding ring
"X" M4:1

"X"
BA1500-98-MID

6 mm² Cu

3.2.8 Pipes with cathodic protection

When having a cathodic protection, the meter has to be mounted potential free. The
meter may not have any electrical connection to the system of pipes and the voltage
supply has to happen via a separation transformer.

Attention:  It is required to use grounding electrodes in this case (grounding rings

have to be mounted isolated from the system of pipes as well).
 National regulations for the potential free mounting have to be
observed.

"X" M4:1

"X"
BA1500-99-MID

6 mm² Cu

electrical isolation electrical isolation

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3.2.9 Surroundings with interferences

In surroundings with interferences or pipelines, which are not metallically grounded,

a grounding like described below is recommended in order to guarantee an
uninfluenced measuring.

6 mm² Cu
"X" M4:1

PE

"X"

BA1500-100MID
4. Electrical connection

Attention:  Only flexible electrical wires can be used for the 2 x M20 cable insertions.
 Use separate line entrances for auxiliary power, signal and in-/output
wires.

BA1500-112-MID

4.1 Power VDC FE

Warning:  Do not install the meter under power.

BA91MID
-

 National valid regulations have to be observed.

+

 Observe the nameplate (power supply and frequency).

VAC

1. Unscrew the cover.

FE

2. Slide the power cable through the relevant cable insertion.

BA85MID
N
L

3. Connection according to the wiring plan.

4. Check the selector switch for the power supply. If the power supply is modified,
please change fuse according to section 7.1
5. Close the cover tightly again once the connection has been completed.

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4.2 Remote version

Attention:  Connect or detach signal connection wires only when the meter is
switched off.

Connection in the amplifier

1. Loosen the six fastening screws of the cover
and remove the cover.

FE C1 C2
empty pipe

coil
2. Loosen the four fastening screws of the board shield

detector
and take it out.

BA89MID
E2
shield
3. Mounting of the wall mounting (incl. cable
E1
connection) on the bottom of the housing with
the 4 x M5 screws.
4. Slide the signal cable on the bottom of the meter (wall mounting) through the cable
insertion.
5. Insert the board again and fasten it, lead out the signal cable between the housing
wall upwards (on the side of the terminals).
6. Connection of the signal cable according to the wiring plan.
7. Close the connection cover tightly again.

Connection at the detector

44 SHIELD
SHIELD 44
40 EMPTY PIPE
EMPTY PIPE 40
Shield 44 44 Shield
ELECTRODE 46 46 ELECTRODE
Shield 44
44 Shield
ELECTRODE 45
45 ELECTRODE

From
To Amplifier
Detector

13 SHIELD
Shield 13
12 COIL
COIL 12
COIL 11 11 COIL

Badger Meter
BA16MID

JBOX - PRIMO
REMOTE - REV1

Terminal box Amplifier Description Wire colour

11 C1 Coil 1 Green
12 C2 Coil 2 Yellow
13 FE Shield complete Yellow/green
45 E1 Electrode 1 White
44* shield* Shield electrodes Black
46 E2 Electrode 2 Brown
40 empty pipe Empty pipe detection Pink
44* shield* Shield empty pipe detection Black
*) Connections are lying on the same potential

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4.2.1 Signal cable specifications

Notice:  Use only the signal cables supplied by Badger Meter or

corresponding cables with the following specifications.
 Observe the max. signal cable length between detector and amplifier
(keep the distance as short as possible).

Distance with electrode for empty Loop resistance

pipe detection
0 – 75 m 3 x (2 x 0,25 mm²) =< 160 /km
> 75 – 150 m 3 x (2 x 0,50 mm²) =< 80 /km
PVC-wire with pair and total shield
Capacity: Lead/lead < 120 nF/km, lead/shield < 160 nF/km
Temperature range –30 up to +70 °C

white (45) white (45)

brown (46) brown (46)
black (44) black (44)

pink (40) pink (40)

black (44) 5 to 150 m black (44)

yellow/green (13) yellow/green (13) BA79MID

yellow (12) yellow(12)

green (11) green (11)

Maximum cable length at different media temperatures

0,5 mm²
150

125
Cable length [m]

100

75 0,25 mm²

50

25

0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175
Temperature [°C]

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4.3 Terminal connecting plan inputs and outputs

RS 232 interface Selector switch for power supply

230 V

RS 232
Fuse
Badger Meter

Power

FE
N
Boot

L
Display

3 21

analog out
3
2
1
LCD display FGND

pulse out
input
Reset
pulse2
pulse1
FE C1 C2

empty pipe

BA88-1000AC
coil

shield
detector

E2
shield
E1

Connection for electrodes Connection for coils Module for active output

In- / output Terminal Description

Analog Passive 2 (+) and 1 (-) 4 - 20 mA 12 - 30 VDC
active* 3 (+) and 2 (-) 4 - 20 mA RL < 500 Ohm
Digital output 1 Passive Pulse 1 (+), FGND (-) 0 - 10 kHz, pulse-/break relation approx. 1:1
adjustable pulse length 5 - 500 ms (5 ms
active* 3 (+), Pulse 1 (-)
steps)
Digital output 2 Passive Pulse 2 (+), FGND (-) Pulse output invertable
active* 3 (+), Pulse 2 (-) passive, max. 36 V DC, 500 mA

Digital input input (+), FGND (-) min. 5 V up to max. 36 V

RS232 RS232 plug Communication to the computer
* Either analogue or digital outputs can be used as active output, but not both simultaneously.

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5. Measuring mode

The backlighted LCD display consists of 4 lines each 16 digits and is used for displaying
the following information depending on the set flow direction:
Notice:  If an overflow of the totalizers occurs, they will start again at zero.

Uni-directional
Line Information Value*
1 Software version or error messages 16 digits
2 Current flow Q 8 digits
3 Totalizer in main flow direction T1 10 digits
4 Totalizer in main flow direction T2 10 digits
5 Preselection meter VW 7 digits
*Number of digits without decimal point and sign.

Bi-directional
Line Information Value*
1 Software version or error messages 16 digits
2 Current flow Q 8 digits
3 Totalizer in main flow direction T+ 10 digits
4 Totalizer backward T- 10 digits
5 Totalizer Netto TN (for-/backwards) 10 digits
6 Preselection meter VW 16 digits
*Number of digits without decimal point and sign.

You can scroll the display with the + or – keys to display the preselection meter and the
net totalizer.
The parameter mode is shown if by pressing the ENTER key in the measuring mode.
If a password is used, following display appears:

See section „Password“.

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6. Parameter setting
The parameter setting of the meter is done with 3 keys and a LCD display. Therefore
open the cover of the amplifier housing.

BA1500-113MID
(+) (-) (E)

By pressing the ENTER key in the measuring mode the parameter setting mode can be
reached. If no input is done in the parameter setting mode within 2 minutes, the program
automatically returns to the measuring mode. Even during the parameter setting mode
measurements can be carried out.
The two keys + and – enable the item selection in each selection menu as well as any
parameter change. Press ENTER to confirm.

In every selection menu the chosen item or the chosen value is marked with the cursor >
to the left. The ENTER key can then open the menu or confirm the according value.

If you want to show e.g. the menu “measurement” in the main menu, press the + key until
the cursor > is left to measurement and then press the ENTER key.

If a parameter is changed by entering a value, the underline _ shows the relevant number,
which can be increased with the + key or reduced by the – key. The entry is
acknowledged with the ENTER key and the next digit to the right is chosen.

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6.1 Basic configuration

6.1.1 Size

Notice:  The diameter of the detector has already been programmed in the
factory. Changes of the value are influencing the measuring accuracy
of the meter.

This parameter is used for setting the detector diameter (size). The setting of the
different size degrees is possible.

6.1.2 Detector constant

Notice:  The meter was calibrated in the factory and the detector factor
belonging to the detector has already been programmed. Changes of
the calibration constant are influencing the measuring accuracy of the
meter.

Each meter has been wet calibrated in the factory and the corresponding correction
factor has been determined. Each detector has its individual constant, which is
programmed in the amplifier. This constant is shown on each detector nameplate.

6.1.3 Excitation frequency

Notice:  Please follow an integral relation to the power frequency when

choosing the excitation frequency

This value indicates with which frequency the coils of the detector are operated. The
possible settings are according to the power frequency.
Excitation frequency
Power frequency of 50 Hz 3,125 Hz 6,25 Hz 12,5 Hz
Power frequency of 60 Hz 3,75 Hz 7,5 Hz 15 Hz

6.1.4 Calibration (hydraulical zero point)

Notice:  The meter was calibrated in the factory and the detector factor
belonging to the detector has already been programmed. Changes of
the hydraulical zero point are influencing the measuring accuracy of
the meter.

Each meter has been wet calibrated in the factory and the corresponding correction
factor has been determined. Each detector has its individual hydraulical zero point,
which is programmed in the amplifier.

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6.1.5 Calibrating the empty pipe detection

Notice:  In order to compensate different conductivity of the media, cable

length or sizes at the medium control, a calibration is recommended.
This is important, if the empty pipe detection will be activated.

The calibration of the empty pipe detection is done as follows:

1. Make sure that the measuring pipe is completely empty.
2. Go to the menu item „Cal. pipe empty“ and activate the empty pipe calibration
CAL [ON]. The read in voltage in Volt is indicated. Turn off the empty pipe
calibration afterwards CAL [OFF].
3. Store this value with „Store“.
4. Now fill the measuring pipe with the measuring media.
5. Go to the menu item „Cal. empty full“ and activate the empty pipe calibration
CAL [ON]. A voltage is indicated there that has to be lower than the one in the
empty condition. If the value of the indicated voltage should be very high here
(similar to the value in the empty condition), then the conductivity of the medium
is very low. Turn off the empty pipe calibration afterwards CAL [OFF].
6. Store this value with „Store“.
The empty pipe detection can now be activated or deactivated with the menu item
“On/Off”.
The status of the empty pipe detection can be given out on the digital output 1 or 2.
See section “digital outputs“.

6.1.6 Password

Notice:  Please contact the manufacturer at loss of the password.

The password consists of a number between 0 and 999. The value 0 is for „no
password protection active“. If a value bigger than zero is entered, the password
protection is activated. When calling the parameter setting mode again, the
password has to be entered.

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6.2 Measuring
6.2.1 Measuring units

12 flow measuring units can be chosen. The flow values are automatically converted
in the chosen unit.

l/h Liter/hour
l/min Liter/minute
l/s Liter/second
m³/h Cubic meter/hour
m³/min Cubic meter/minute
m³/s Cubic meter/second
GPM US gallon/minute
MGD US million gallon/day
LbM US liquid pounds/minute
OzM US fluid ounces/minute
IGPM Imperial gallon/minute
F3M Cubic feet/minute
BPM Barrel/minute

6.2.2 Totalizer units

The following totalizer units can be set independently of the flow measuring units.

L Liter
m³ Cubic meter
USG US gallon
MG US million gallon
Lb US pounds
Oz US fluid ounces
UKG UK gallon
aft Acre feet
ft³ Cubic feet
bbl Barrel

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6.2.3 Full scale

The full scale can be chosen in a range of 0,1 up to 12 m/s. A flow is assigned to the
power output as well as the frequency output by the full scale scaling. The scaling is
valid for both flow directions.

Notice: The full scale and low flow cut off are also referring to the full scale.

6.2.4 Low flow cut off

If a display or a sum of „wrong“ liquid movements, e.g. caused by vibrations or
fluctuating of the liquid column, shall be prevented, the low flow cut off can be set
accordingly.
Depending on the full scale, flow values in the lower measuring range can be cut off.
The display is in percent of the full scale.

6.2.5 Flow direction

The flow direction can be programmed to uni- or bi-directional direction.
Uni-directional means that only the flow in one direction (arrow direction on the
detector = main direction) is measured and added. If the medium is flowing in this
setting opposite to the main direction, the counter is showing zero on the display
and the outputs. Both totalizers can be used in as total- (T1) and resettable daily
counter (T2) in this mode.
At bi-directional setting the flow is measured and added in both directions. Totalizer
(T+) is adding in the main direction and totalizer (T-) opposite to the main direction.
A change of flow direction can be indicated via the digital output 1 or 2. Totalizer
(TN) shows the difference between the forward and backward flow.

6.2.6 Filter (damping)

This option is used for damping all output signals. The damping factor (time
constant) can be set from „inactive“ up to max. 30 s. The damping corresponds to a
low pass filter.

Notice:  The damping has no influence on the totalizers.

6.2.7 Resetting the totalizers

The totalizers can be individually resetted via the menu „Clear Totals“.

Notice:  See also section „external resetting of the totalizers“.

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6.3 Outputs

6.3.1 Analog output

The 4-20 mA range range corresponds to 0-100% measuring range (full scale).

Notice:  If the full scale is exceeded, a full scale error is indicated on the
display.
 At bidirectional operation according to the flow setting, the flow
direction is indicated via the digital output 1 or 2.
 See also setting of the full scale.

If you are using the passive analog output, the following max. loads RL have to be
observed:

External power max. RL

supply
36 VDC 1100 ohms
24 VDC 750 ohms
20 VDC 680 ohms
18 VDC 560 ohms
12 VDC 220 ohms

Current output (passive)

+ 18 V 3
Power output 20 mA
+ RL
Flow direction forward Flow direction backward
21 mA
2
1212– -36
36VDC
VDC
20 mA
1
- 4 – 20 mAmA
0/4 - 20

Current output (active)

4...20 mA
+ 18 V +
0...20 mA 3
4 – 20 mA
0/4 - 20 mA
4 mA -
2
Qr Qv RL max.
RL max. 560
560 Ohms
Ohm
0 mA
Full scale Full scale 1

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6.3.2 Digital outputs / inputs

6.3.2.1 Selecting the function

The following functions can be assigned to the two digital outputs or the
digital input.

Function Digital outputs Digital

Output 1 Output 2 input
Pulse forward X
Pulse backward X
Frequency X
Preselection X
Setpoint X X
Meter error X X
Empty pipe detection X X
Flow direction X X
Reset (preset & totalizer) X
Measure value cut off X
AMR (US) X

6.3.2.2 Pulse output

The pulse value defines how many pulses per volume unit are dispensed.
These can be totalized and displayed as total flow volume via an external
counter.
A setting of 0,001 up to 10.000 pulse/volume unit is possible. A max. output
frequency of 10 kHz (10.000 pulses/sec) may not be exceeded. The program
is checking, if the entered pulse rate at the given full scale exceeds the max.
output frequency.

Notice:  The volume unit can be set independently of the flow unit (see
units).
 If the analogue output is active, the digital outputs can only be
used passively.

Pulse output 1 (passive) Pulse output 2 (passive)

FGND - FGND -
max. 24 V DC max. 24 V DC
50 mA 50 mA
P1
+ max. 10 kHz P2
+ max. 10 kHz

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Pulse output 1 (active) Pulse output 2 (active)

R about 10 KOhms R about 10 KOhms

+ 18 V + + 18 V +
3 3

2 2 R
R

1 1

Total 12345 Total 12345

FGND FGND

IP IP
Digit. In.
Digit. In.
-
P2
P2 Digit. Out. 2
Digit. Out. 2
- P1
P1 Digit. Out. 1
Digit. Out. 1

The pulse/break relation is approx. 1:1. At a setting of pulse width 0 ms, the
pulse width is automatically adjusted to each pulse frequency. The pulse
width can however be programmed up to max. 9999 ms.
The program is checking, which maximum pulse length is possible at
maximum pulse output frequency (full scale) and allows no higher values.
Pulse width 1:1

100 ms

100 ms

1 second

Pulse width 100 ms

100 ms

1 second

The pulse can be inverted via the function pulse type.

Normal open Normal closed

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6.3.2.3 Frequency output

The frequency for the scaled terminal value can be set from 0,01 up to 15
kHz and is indicated via the digital output 2.

6.3.2.4 Setpoint

The set point (min, max) is used for control of the momentary flow rate and is
set in percent from the full scale. The values can be chosen in 1% steps
between 0 to 199%. The exceeding/underflowing of the set setpoint is
indicated via the digital output 1 or 2.

Flow

Full 100 %
scale
Max. %

Min. %

Output

Closed

Open

Max. alarm Min. alarm T

Digital output 1 Digital output 2

FGND - FGND -
max. 24 V DC max. 24 V DC
+ 50 mA + 50 mA
P1 P2

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6.3.2.5 Digital input

The following two functions can be assigned to the digital input:
Notice:  If the input is not used, it should be deactivated (inactive).

1. External resetting of the totalizers and the preselection meter

With the help of the digital input, the totalizer T2 indicated on the display
and/or the preselection meter VW will be resetted to the set preset
value. This, however, needs to be the resetted first via the menu point
„Digital input“ to the function „Reset external“.

External
Externalreset (passive)
reset (passive) External
External reset
reset (active)
(active)
Switch (normally
Switch
(normally
closed) open) + 18 V
3
FGND
0.000
5 - 36 V DC
2
IP
Switch (normally
1 closed) open)
(normally

FGND
0.000

IP
Digit. In.

2. Measure value cut off

If a signal is put on the digital input, a cut off of the measuring takes
place and all outputs are resetted to zero.
Connection method like under point 1.

6.3.2.6 Preselection

The menu point preselection is used for realisation of simple batches. The
value for the preselection quantity can be set from 0,01 to 9999,99 volume
units in steps of 0,01 volume units.
The preselection quantity is counted down to 0 from the programmed value
and the reaching of the preselected quantity is indicated via the digital output
2. The preselection meter can be resetted via an external switch.

Notice:  After the reset, the preset value VW is indicated on the display.
See also section “External resetting”.
 In the measuring mode the current preset value VW can be
indicated on the display by pressing the + or – key. See also
section “Measuring mode”.
Digital output 2

FGND -
max. 24 V DC
+ 50 mA
P2

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6.3.2.7 External reset of the totalizers and the preselection meter

See section „digital input“.

6.3.2.8 Output type

The „output type“ function controls the behaviour of the two digital outputs 1
and 2. Is the output type set to “Normal open”, the output is closed if it is
activated. At „Normal closed“ it is reversed.
This behaviour is valid for all functions of these two outputs.

Normal open Normal closed

6.4 Communication (RS 232)

The RS232 interface does not need to be set up.

RS 232
Configuration of the COM interface
TxD 2 9 pol. plug Baud = 9600
1 2 3 4 5
Data bits =8
Stop bits =1
RxD 3
Parity = none
6 7 8 9
Protocol = none
GND 5
BA1500-101-MID

RS 232

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6.5 Info/help
6.5.1 Error list

The following error list and the frequency of the occurred error are displayed.
Error Meaning (see also section 8)
Sensor Coil circuit is interrupted
Empty pipe Empty pipe detection
Full scale Defined full scale is exceeded
Totalizer An overflow of the counter has occurred
ADC24 Int. A/D converter gives no measure values
WDT reset only for service
Sys error only for service
Temp. range only for service
Mem alloc only for service
ADC range Measuring range of the A/D converter exceeded

The error messages in this list can be resetted individually. Choose the error
message from the list and press the ENTER key. Move the cursor to “Resetting the
meter“ and press again ENTER. Choose “Store” with the key + and the error counter
is resetted to 0 with ENTER.

6.5.2 Power Up counter

This function shows the sum of all switch-on actions; it can also be used for an easy
check of possible voltage losses.

6.5.3 Version number

This menu shows the software version of the meter.

6.5.4 Parameter default settings

All in- and outputs are set to factory default values. Other factors like size and
detector constant remain unchanged.

6.6 Language selection

Another language can be selected via this menu.

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7. Error indication and clearance

Error indications of the meter are indicated on the display (line 4) as well as via the digital
outputs. The type and frequencies of the errors are protocolled in the error list in the
parameter setting mode and can be retrieved from there. See also section “error
indications”.

The following error indications can appear

Error indication Possible cause Measures
Err: sensor  No detector connected. Check, if the detector is connected and if
 Connection to the detector interrupted. no interruption is in the cable connection.

 Detector electronic or coils of the Otherwise contact service.

detector defective.
Err: empty pipe Tube is not fully filled. Tube at the measuring point always has to
be fully filled.
Possibly new calibration. See calibration
of the empty pipe detection.
Err: full scale The current flow exceeds the programmed Decrease flow or increase the
full scale. programmed full scale.
Err: ADC 24 Int. A/D converter defective Contact service.
Err: ADC range Input signal from detector is too high. Check and improve the grounding of the
meter. See installation of the detector.

Some frequent errors are listed in the following:

Other errors Possible cause Measures
No operation of  No power.  Provide power.
the meter  Fuse defective.  Replace the fuse.
Despite of flow  Signal cable not connected or  Check signal cable.
ZERO is connection interrupted.
displayed  Detector mounted opposite to the main  Turn detector by 180°.
flow direction (see arrow on the
nameplate).
 Connection cable of the coils or  Check connection cable.
electrodes permutated.
Inaccurate  Parameter wrong.  Check the parameters (transmitter factor
measuring and size) according to attached data
sheet).
 Pipe not fully filled.  Check if tube is fully filled.

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7.1 Replacing the meter fuse

Warning:  Do not exchange the fuse under power.

Fuse
Sicherung
230 VAC – 100mA (slow-blow)
115 VAC – 200mA (slow-blow)

FE
24 VDC – 630mA (slow-blow)

BA85MID
N
L
7.2 Replacing the amplifier electronic

Warning:  Switch off the auxiliary power before opening the casing cove.

Selector switch for power supply

S4 S3

230 V

RS 232
Badger Meter

FE
N
Boot
L
Display

3 21
analog out
3
2
1

FGND
pulse out

input
Reset
pulse2
pulse1
FE C1 C2

empty pipe
BA88-1000AC
coil

shield
detector

E2
shield
E1

S1 S2

1. Loosen the electrode and coil cables. Loosen the screws S1 to S4 and take out the
circuit board.
2. Put in new circuit board and fasten with the screws S1 to S4. Connect the signal
cable again.
3. The new circuit board possibly has to be programmed to the existing detector
(transmitter factor, size, in-/outputs, etc.).

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8. Technical data

8.1 Detector type II

Technical data
Size DN 6 – 200 (1/4“...8“)
Process connections Flange: DIN, ANSI, JIS, AWWA etc.
Nominal pressure Up to PN 100
Protection class IP 65, optional IP 68
Min. conductivity 5 µS/cm
Liner materials Hard-/soft rubber From DN 25 0 up to +80°C
PTFE DN 6 - 600 -40 up to +150°C
Electrodes materials Hastelloy C (standard)
Tantalum
Platinum/Gold plated
Platinum/Rhodium
Housing Steel/optional stainless steel
Lay length DN 6 – 20 170 mm
DN 25 – 50 225 mm
DN 65 – 100 280 mm
DN 125 – 200 400 mm

Flange process connection Flange process connection

Wall mounted Meter mounted

BA1500-103-MID
BA1500-102-MID

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Dimensions (mm)
with ANSI flanges with DIN flanges
DN Size A Std A ISO B1 B2 ØD ØK Ø d2 x n ØD ØK Ø d2 x n
6 1/2“ 170 228 254 88,9 60,3 15,9 x 4 90 60 14 x 4
8 3/10“ 170 228 254 88,9 60,3 15,9 x 4 90 60 14 x 4
10 3/8“ 170 228 254 88,9 60,3 15,9 x 4 90 60 14 x 4
15 1/2“ 170 200 238 264 88,9 60,3 15,9 x 4 95 65 14 x 4
20 3/4“ 170 200 238 264 98,4 69,8 15,9 x 4 105 75 14 x 4
25 1“ 225 200 238 264 107,9 79,4 15,9 x 4 115 85 14 x 4
32 1 1/4“ 225 200 253 279 117,5 88,9 15,9 x 4 140 100 18 x 4
40 1 1/2“ 225 200 253 279 127 98,4 15,9 x 4 150 110 18 x 4
50 2“ 225 200 253 279 152,4 120,6 19 x 4 165 125 18 x 4
65 2 1/2“ 280 200 271 297 177,8 139,7 19 x 4 185 145 18 x 4
80 3“ 280 200 271 297 190,5 152,4 19 x 4 200 160 18 x 8
100 4“ 280 250 278 304 228,6 190,5 19 x 8 220 180 18 x 8
125 5“ 400 250 298 324 254 215,9 22,2 x 8 250 210 18 x 8
150 6“ 400 300 310 336 279,4 241,3 22,2 x 8 285 240 22 x 8
200 8“ 400 350 338 364 342,9 298,4 22,2 x 8 340 295 22 x 12
Standard
With ANSI flanges from DN 6 – 200 Pressure rating 150 lbs
With DIN flanges from DN 6 – 200 Pressure rating PN 16

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8.2 Detector type food

Technical data
Size DN 10 – 100 (3/8“...4“)
®
Process connections Tri-Clamp , DIN 11851, ISO 2852, etc.
Nominal pressure PN 10
Protection class IP 65, optional IP 68
Min. conductivity 5 µS/cm
Liner materials PTFE -40 up to +150°C
Electrodes materials Hastelloy C (standard)
Tantalum
Platinum/Gold plated
Platinum/Rhodium
Housing Stainless steel
®
Lay length Tri-Clamp connection DN 10 – 50 145 mm
DN 65 – 100 200 mm
DIN 11851 connection DN 10 – 20 170 mm
DN 25 – 50 225 mm
DN 65 – 100 280 mm

®
Tri-Clamp process connection DIN 11851 process connection
Wall mounted Wall mounted

BA1500-105-MID
BA1500-104-MID

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®
Tri-Clamp process connection DIN 11851 process connection
Meter mounted Meter mounted

BA1500-106-MID

BA1500-107-MID
®
Dimensions (mm) type food Tri-Clamp
DN Size A B1 B2 D
10 3/8 145 228 254 74
15 1/2“ 145 228 254 74
20 3/4““ 145 228 254 74
25 1“ 145 228 254 74
40 1 1/2“ 145 238 264 94
50 2“ 145 243 269 104
65 2 1/2“ 200 256 282 129
80 3“ 200 261 287 140
100 4“ 200 269 295 156

Pressure rating PN10

Dimensions (mm) type food dairy pipe DIN 11851

DN Size A B1 B2 D
10 3/8“ 170 238 264 74
15 1/2“ 170 238 264 74
20 3/4“ 170 238 264 74
25 1“ 225 238 264 74
32 1 1/4“ 225 243 269 84
40 1 1/2“ 225 248 274 94
50 2“ 225 253 279 104
65 2 1/2“ 280 266 292 129
80 3“ 280 271 297 140
100 4“ 280 279 305 156

Pressure rating PN10

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8.3 Detector type III

Technical data
Size DN 25 – 100 (1“...4“)
Process connection Wafer connection,
(in-between flange mounting)
Nominal pressure PN 40
Protection class IP 65, optional IP 68
Min. conductivity 5 µS/cm
Liner materials PTFE -40 up to +150°C
Electrodes materials Hastelloy C (standard)
Tantalum
Platinum/Gold plated
Platinum/Rhodium
Housing Steel/optional stainless steel
Lay length DN 25 – 50 100 mm
DN 65 – 100 150 mm

Wafer connection Wafer connection

Wall mounted Meter mounted

BA1500-109-MID
BA1500-108-MID

Dimensions (mm)
DN Size A B1 B2 D
25 1“ 100 238 264 74
32 1 1/4“ 100 243 269 84
40 1 1/2“ 100 248 274 94
50 2“ 100 253 279 104
65 2 1/2“ 150 266 292 129
80 3“ 150 271 297 140
100 4“ 150 279 305 156

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8.4 Detector type M1500

Technical data
Type M1500
Power 24 VDC, optional 115 / 230 VAC
Analog output 4 – 20 mA passive, optional active
Flow direction is displayed upon a separate status
output
Pulse output max. 24 VDC, 50 mA, max. 10 kHz passive, optional
active
Status output Freely configurable
Empty pipe detection Separate electrode
Parameter setting 3 keys or RS 232
Interface RS 232
Measuring range 0,03 – 12 m/s
Measuring accuracy ≥ 0,5 m/s better ±0,5% of actual flow
< 0,5 m/s ±2,5 mm/s of actual flow
Repeatability 0,1%
Flow direction Bidirectional
Pulse length Programmable up to 10 s
Outputs Short-circuit proof
Low flow cut off 0 – 10%
Display LCD, 4 lines/16 digits backlight
Actual flow, 2 totalizers, status display
Housing Varnish aluminium die cast
Protection class IP 65
Cable insertion Supply and signal cable (outputs) 2 x M20
Signal cable From detector M20
Ambient temperature -20 up to + 60°C

Dimensions

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8.5 Error limits

Measuring range : 0,03 m/s up to 12 m/s

Pulse output :  0,5 m/s 0,5% of actual flow
< 0,5 m/s  2,5 mm/s of actual flow
Analog output : Like pulse output plus 0,01 mA
Repeatability : 0,1% of actual flow

Error graph M1500

Badger Meter Europe

5,0%
Measuring error in % of

4,0%
actual flow

3,0%

2,0%

1,0%

0,0% 0,5 %
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Medium velocity v[m/s]

Reference conditions:
Ambient and
medium temperature : 20°C
Electr. conductivity : > 300 S/cm
Warm up time : 60 min
Mounting conditions : > 10 DN inlet distance
> 5 DN outlet distance
Detector correctly grounded and centred.

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8.6 Size selection

DN 6 - DN 100
100

m/s

10

0,1

0,01
0,01 0,1 1 10 100 1.000 10.000
L/min

DN 125 - DN 200
100

10

0,1

0,01
1 10 100 1000 10.000 100.000
m³/h

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9. Program structures
Q= 0.0000 m3h
T+ 0.0000 m3
T- 0.0000 m3

E - key
Meter Setup Pipe Diameter
Detector Factor
Excitation Frequency

Calibration Hydr. Zero-Manual

Hydr. Zero-Auto

Empty Pipe Cal. Empty Pipe

Cal. Full Pipe

Enable/Disable
Change Password

Measurements Flow Unit

Totalizer Unit
Full ScaleFlow
Low Flow Cut Off
Flow Direction
Damping Factor

Inputs/Outputs Analog Output Zero Calibrate

FS Calibrate
Digital Input 1

Digital Output #1 Pulses / unit

Pulse width
Set point min.
Set point max.
Output Type
Select Function

Digital Output #2 Pulses / unit

Pulse width
Clear Totals
Full Scale Frequency
Preset Amount
Communications
Set point min.

Info/Help Error Counts Set point max.

Power Up Counter Output Type

Language Select Versions Number Select Function

Restore Defaults

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10. Return of goods for repair

Please copy, fill in and sign hereafter harmlessness declaration and enclose it for any return
of goods you may send back for repair.

No repair will be performed prior to receiving the harmlessness declaration duly filled and
signed.

Harmlessness declaration
To : __________________________________________________________________

Attn. : __________________________________________________________________

From : __________________________________________________________________

Dept. : __________________________________________________________________

Please note that no repair will be performed prior to receiving of this declaration duly
signed by you!

Please send all parts clean from medium and inform us about possible medium wastes
remaining in the part. For this purpose, please use this form. A security specification sheet of
the medium must accompany this declaration in the following cases: Toxical, dangerous or
objectionable media, or media belonging to any dangerous materials class. We inform you
that uncleaned parts lead to additional costs. Extra clean costs will be charged to you.
Furthermore, we reserve us the right to send the parts back to you for cleaning!

Declaration

We herewith confirm that the part(s) sent for repair has/have been cleaned and is/are free of
any liquid and/or solid wastes of the medium and/or cleaning medium: Any eventually
remaining wastes are:

 harmless

 dangerous, toxic, etc. – Security specifications are attached

Signature of person in charge: ______________________________________

Name of the person in charge in capital letters: ______________________________________

Date: ______________________________________

Company stamp: ______________________________________

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