Badger Meter Irrigation Sensors - 1/2 and larger" - Manual (Page 6)

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION - STANDARD SENSORS
1. The metal collar on the top of the Series 220 sensors or an optional conduit cap on the Series 250 sensors will accept
1/2 inch threaded conduit fi ttings.
2. Route the cable from the sensor to a Badger Meter fl ow monitor/transmitter. The cable may be extended up to 2000
feet, using 2-conductor shielded 20 AWG or larger stranded copper wire. Be sure to leave enough fl exibility in the
cable or conduit to allow for future service of sensor, if necessary.
3. When connecting to a Badger Meter fl ow monitor/transmitter, locate the section of terminal strip on the monitor
labeled “SENSOR INPUT” or “SENSOR”. Connect the red wire to “ IN”, "SIGNAL(+)" or "SIGNAL" terminal and the black
wire to “GND", "SIGNAL(-)”, or "COM" terminal and the shield drain wire (if applicable) to “SLD”.
4. When interfacing with other equipment, consult manufacture for input designations. The signal wave forms and
power requirements are as shown in the "" section. Refer to Technical Bulletin DTB-058 at
www.badgermeter.com.
Electrical Installation - IR Sensors
The sensor leads are supplied with watertight caps over the ends. See Application Note DAB-031 and Technical Bulletin
DTB-043 at www.badgermeter.com.
5. DO NOT remove the plastic caps from the sensor leads until ready to splice.
6. Use a twisted pair cable suitable for direct burial to connect the sensor to the transmitter, monitor or controller.
Multi-pair telecommunication cable or direct burial cables may be used.
7. Make a water tight splice. Two part epoxy type waterproof kits are recommended. Be sure the epoxy seals the ends
of the cable jacket.
8. Make sure the epoxy is hardened before inverting the splice or dropping it in standing water.
9. DO NOT make an underground splice unless absolutely necessary.
10. Route the cable from the sensor to a Badger Meter fl ow monitor/transmitter. The cable may be extended up to 2000
feet, using 2-conductor shielded 20 AWG or larger stranded copper wire with appropriate ratings. Be sure to leave
enough fl exibility in the cable or conduit to allow for future service of sensor, if necessary.
11. When connecting to a Badger Meter fl ow monitor/transmitter, locate the section of terminal strip on the monitor
labeled “SENSOR INPUT” or “SENSOR”. Connect the red wire to “ IN”, "SIGNAL(+)" or "SIGNAL" terminal and the black
wire to “GND", "SIGNAL(-)”, or "COM" terminal and the shield drain wire (if applicable) to “SLD”.
12. When interfacing with other equipment, the signal wave forms and power requirements are as shown in the
Specifi cations section. Refer to Technical Bulletin DTB-058 at www.badgermeter.com.
Electrical Installation - High Temperature Sensors
1. Route a cable from the sensor to a Badger Meter fl ow monitor/transmitter. The cable may be run up to 2000 feet,
using 2-conductor shielded 20 AWG or larger stranded copper wire. Be sure to leave enough fl exibility in the cable or
conduit to allow for future service of sensor, if necessary.
2. Connect to cable inside sensor electronic housing and connect with standard wire nuts.
3. When connecting to a Badger Meter fl ow monitor or transmitter, locate the section of terminal strip on the monitor
labeled “SENSOR INPUT” or “SENSOR”. Connect the red wire to “ IN”, "SIGNAL(+)" or "SIGNAL" terminal and the black
wire to “GND", "SIGNAL(-)”, or "COM" terminal and the shield drain wire (if applicable) to “SLD”.
4. When interfacing with other equipment, the signal wave forms and power requirements are as shown in the
specifi cations section.
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