Badger Meter Converters - Manual (Page 4)

1. Install the programming software.
2. Attach the programming cable ( Figure 8 ) to the active sensor through a Com port on your PC.
OTEE: N For computers without an RS232 serial port, you may need a USB-to-serial converter.
3. Using a DC power supply, apply 10…30V DC to the active sensor.
4. Start the IFC programming software. The first screen should appear as in Figure 9 .
OTEE: N If communication fails, check cabling and/or Com port address and try again.
IFC Programming Utility
Setup
Frequency
Device:
Rate Units:
Rate Interval:
K Factor Units:
K Factor:
Damping:
Flow at 4mA:
Flow at 20mA
Linear Points:
Download Setup
Read Setup
Linear Points
Status: Com1 9/23/2008 2:33 PM
0 0 0 0 Hz
Monitor
On
Off
File Options Tools
4-20mA 0-5V
Pulses/Gallon
350.400
0
50.000
0.000
0
Gallons
Minute
IFC Programming Utility
Setup
Frequency
Device:
Rate Units:
Rate Interval:
K Factor Units:
K Factor:
Damping:
Flow at 4mA
Flow at 20mA
Linear Points:
Download Setup
Read Setup
Linear Points
Status: Com1 4/25/2013 2:33 PM
0 0 0 0 Hz
Monitor
On
Off
File Options Tools
4-20mA 0-5V
Pulses/Gallon
350.400
0
50.000
0.000
0
Gallons
Minute
Figure 9: IFC programming screen
5. Press Read Setup to view how the converter is currently programmed.
6. Make any necessary changes and press Download Setup.
MAINTENANCE
1. Make frequent inspections. Create a schedule for maintenance checks based on the environment and frequency of use.
2. Perform visual, electrical and mechanical checks on all components on a regular basis.
a. Visually check for undue heating evidenced by discoloration of wires or other components, damaged or worn parts, or leakage
evidenced by water or corrosion in the interior.
b. Electrically check to make sure that all connections are clean and tight, and that the device is operating correctly.
DIMENSIONS
A B
Figure 10: Active sensor dimensions
A B
4.28 in. (109 mm) 1.15 in. (29 mm)
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Remedy
No Current Output
Check polarity of the current loop connections for proper orientation.
Make sure receiving device is configured to provide loop current.
Analog output reads a
constant reading
Make sure there is flow in the system.
Verify that the rotor inside the turbine meter turns freely.
Analog output is not stable
External noise is being picked up by the sensor. Keep all AC wires separate from DC wires.
Check for radio antenna in close proximity. This usually indicates a weak signal.
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