Badger Meter B3000 - Manual (Page 6)

Compact Digital Flow Monitor, Model B3000
Page 6 March 2014
INTRODUCTION
The B3000 flow monitor incorporates state-of-the-art, digital signal processing technology, designed to provide the user with
exceptional flexibility at a very affordable price Though designed for use with Blancett flow sensors, this monitor can be used
with almost any flow sensor producing a low amplitude AC output or contact closure signal
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Figure 1: B3000 Flow monitor (NEMA 4X) Figure 2: B3000 Flow monitor (Ex-Proof)
This monitor is capable of accepting low-level frequency input signals typically found in turbine flow sensors The output
signal for these type of sensors is a frequency proportional to the rate of flow The B3000 monitor uses the frequency
information to calculate flow rate and total flow Through the use of the programming buttons the user can select rate units,
total units and unit time intervals among other functions All B3000 flow monitors come pre-configured from the factory, if
ordered with a Blancett flow sensor If required, however, it can easily be re-configured in the field Finally, the user can choose
between simultaneously showing rate and total, or alternating between rate and grand total
The monitor is available in two different levels of functionality and two packaging options The base model provides all
the functions necessary for the most common flow metering applications The advanced version adds communications
capabilities over an RS485 bus using Modbus RTU and control outputs Completing the line is a solar powered model
(NEMA 4X Only)
Packaging options include a polycarbonate, NEMA 4X version and an aluminum explosion proof enclosure