Non-conductive pipe grounding, Power connections, Wiring safety – Badger Meter M-Series M1000 User Manual

Page 14: Opening the m1000 cover

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Non-Conductive Pipe Grounding

If the process pipe is not electrically conductive (PVC, fiberglass, cement-lined pipes or any other non-conductive material) and the

meter was not originally ordered with an optional grounding electrode, you must install a pair of grounding rings between the

mating flanges at both ends of the meter. See the following illustration.

In this case, the grounding straps should be connected to both of the

grounding rings and to a good, solid earth ground . Grounding rings

are available in stainless steel . If your fluid is too aggressive for stainless

steel, order a meter with the optional grounding electrode in a material

compatible with the fluid .

GASKETS RECOMMENDED

GROUNDING RING

GROUNDING RING

Figure 17: Non-conductive pipe grounding

POWER CONNECTIONS

Wiring Safety

AT INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Disconnect power to the unit before attempting any connection or service to the unit .
• Do not bundle or route signal lines with power lines .
• Keep all lines as short as possible .
• Use twisted pair shielded wire for all output wiring .
• Observe all applicable local electrical codes .

Opening the M1000 Cover

The M1000 amplifier's design lets you open the cover

without completely removing it .
Follow these steps:
1 . Completely remove the top two screws from the

amplifier using a blade/slotted screwdriver .

2 . Loosen both of the bottom screws so that the round

head of each screw clears the top face of the cover .

3 . Pull down the cover to the open position .
• For the 2 x M20 cable inlets, use only flexible electric

cables .

• Use separate cable inlets for auxiliary power, signal and

input/output cables .

Figure 18: Remove two screws

Figure 19: Open the cover

Power connections

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July 2014

MAG-UM-00379-EN-02

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