Specifications – Badger Meter PVC Tee - 1 1/2 to 4"" User Manual
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Series 228PV Plastic Tee Type Impeller Flow Sensor
SPECIFICATIONS
Wetted Materials (except tees)
See "Ordering Matrix" in Technical Brief for material specifics.
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.
Pressure/Temperature
Ratings
(DO NOT EXCEED)
Depends on hardware configurations.
Temperature (°C)
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
25
60
Pr
es
su
re
(psi
)
Rated Temperature
(DO NOT EXCEED)
Operating: 35…110° F
Storage 14…110° F
Recommended Design
Flow Range
0.5…30 ft/sec
Accuracy
± 1.0% of full scale over recommended design flow range
Repeatability
± 0.3% of full scale over recommended design flow range
Linearity
± 0.2% of full scale over recommended design flow range
Transducer Excitation
• 8…35V DC max. input, source limited to 100 mA
• Quiescent current 600 uA @ 8…35V DC max.
• Quiescent voltage (Vhigh=Supply Voltage–(600 uA*Supply impedance))
• ON State (Vlow) Max. 1.2V DC @ 40 mA current limit (15 Ω + 0.7V DC)
Output Frequency
3.2…200 Hz
Output Pulse Width
5 msec ±25%
Environmental
• IP 68 / NEMA 4X
• Suitable for pollution degree 4 environments
• Suitable for outdoor use above grade, IR version below grade
• Suitable for use in 100% humidity
Electrical Cable for Standard
Sensor Electronics
20 feet of 2-conductor AWG 20 with AWG 22 drain wire shielded UL type PTLC wire provided for
connection to display or endpoint unit. Rated to 105° C. May be extended to a maximum of 2000
feet with similar cable and insulation appropriate for application.
Electrical Cable for IR Sensor
Electronics
48 inches of UL Style 116666 copper solid AWG 18 wire w/direct burial insulation. Rated to 105° C.
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January 2013