Basic safety recommendations Page 1 / 23 1. Basic safety recommendations Before installing or using this product, please read this instruction manual thoroughly. Only qualified personnel should install and/or repair this product. If a fault appears, contact your distributor. Installation Do not place any unit on an unstable surface that may allow it to fall.
Badger Meter assume any liability arising out of the application and use of the equipment. Should the equipment be used in a manner not specified by Badger Meter, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Verification Device Page 3 / 23 2.5 Components The Field Verification Device is packaged in a foam-lined, durable, plastic case and includes the following components: ® 3 pcs. verification cable harnesses: For the ModMAG M1000, ® ModMAG M2000 and one for the B-MAG I M5000 meters. 4 pcs.
Cable connections Page 4 / 23 3. Cable connections 3.1 Verification Device Connecting the cable harness: ® The cable harnesses are tagged with either ModMAG M1000, M2000 or B-MAG I M5000 on the outer harness wire cover so that the user can differentiate between the two. Connect the 25 pin connector of the corresponding cable harness to the top of the Verification Device and fix it by the two screws on the left and right.
Cable connections Page 5 / 23 ® 3.2 ModMAG M1000 Communication settings ® ModMAG M1000 port adjustment Navigate to "Main Menu" / "Communication" and adjust as follows: • ® Interface: ModBus • Port address: • Mode: RS232 • Baud rate: 9600 •...
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Cable connections Page 6 / 23 Harness connections Clip the alligator clip labeled "Detector Ground" to either of the hex nuts mounted on top of the meter flanges. Plug the connector labeled "Amplifier Electrode" into the circuit board connector labeled "E1, ES, E2, ES, EP". Plug the "Amplifier Coil Output"...
Cable connections Page 7 / 23 ® 3.3 ModMAG M2000 Communication settings ® ModMAG M2000 port A adjustment Navigate to "Main Menu" / "Communication" / "Port A" and adjust as follows: • ® Interface: ModBus • Port address: • Baud rate: 9600 •...
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Cable connections Page 8 / 23 Connect the harness wire connector labeled "Detector Electrode" to the 6-wire connector from the detector. Connect the harness wire connector labeled "Detector Coil" to the 3-wire connector from the detector. Amplifier coil Output 1 & 2 / RS232 DISPLAY Output 3 &...
Cable connections Page 9 / 23 3.4 B-MAG I M5000 Communication settings B-MAG I M5000 port adjustment Navigate to "Main Menu" / "Communication" and adjust the port as follows: • Interface: Serial • Baud rate: 9600 • Parity: Even • Address: Note : A permanent enabled interface decreases considerably the battery life-time.
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Cable connections Page 10 / 23 Plug the "Output 4" into the board output connector labeled "Out4". Plug the “RS232" into the board output connector labeled "RS232". Connect the harness wire connector labeled "Detector Electrode" to the 5-wire connector from the detector. 10.
Display and keypad Page 11 / 23 4. Display and keypad Display: The display is a backlit LCD and displays the current date and time, percent of battery charge and menu indications. Keypad: The keypad consists of 9 function keys, 12 numeric keys and the On/Off key. D-25 harness connector Display Function keys...
Menu structure Page 12 / 23 5. Menu structure Refer to the following when navigating the Verification Device menus: Start Menu Main Test Test ID Detector Flow Meter Flow Meter Ident Amplifier Detector Current Analog Input Analogue Input Analog Output Analogue Output Inputs/Outputs Empty Pipe...
Settings Page 13 / 23 6. Settings Press the “On/Off” button on the Verification Device and wait for the “SelfTest” to complete, which lasts a couple of seconds. After that, following display appears and shows date, time, battery capacity and firmware version.
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Settings Page 14 / 23 Adjust the contrast of the display via the function keys (arrows) and save the adjustment with “Yes” ® Flow meter Modbus address ® 1. Select a menu item from the StartMenu > Settings > FM Modbus address.
Tests Page 15 / 23 7. Tests 7.1 Main test The main test is the standard process for meter testing. The result of this test is automatically stored in the memory of the Verification Device and can be downloaded from the PC program. The procedure is the following one: 1.
Tests Page 16 / 23 7.2 Manual tests The result of the manual tests are not stored in the memory of the Veriification Device and cannot be downloaded from the PC program. 1. Switch off the flow meter and connect the specific wire harness to the amplifier circuit board.
Tests Page 17 / 23 7.5 Main test fails Shows the test result of the last main test. 7.6 Meter identification The menu display information about the connected flow meter. • Product name • Serial number • Firmware name and version •...
PC software Page 18 / 23 8. PC software 8.1 Installation of the PC software Insert the delivered CD, open “setup.exe” and follow the instructions. An icon on the desktop will be installed named “Verification Device”. MID_VD_BA_02_1607...
PC software Page 19 / 23 8.2 Download of the verification tests 1. Start the PC program by pressing the “Verification Device” icon on your desktop. 2. Connect the Verification Device via the USB cable to the PC and switch the device “On”.
PC software Page 20 / 23 8.3 Print reports 1. Select the measurement which you want to print out 2. Click FILE and PRINT 3. A preview window appears: 4. Optional: You can change the format of the protocol to print more details (for service people).
PC software Page 21 / 23 8.4 Export reports 1. Select “Export all” for all or “Export selected” for exporting one measurement. 2. Save the data in “CSV” format to be imported in MS Excel. 8.5 Language selection 1. Select TOOLS and OPTIONS 2.
Technical data Page 22 / 23 9. Technical data 9.1 Features The Field Verification Device ® • determines if the ModMAG M2000 or B-MAG I M5000 is within one percent of the original factory calibration. • verifies the functionality of all of the meter’s inputs and outputs. •...
Return of goods for repair / Harmlessness declaration Page 23 / 23 10. Return of goods for repair / Harmlessness declaration Please refer to our claims return form/harmlessness declaration under www.badgermeter.de/service/return of goods. MID_VD_BA_02_1607...
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