Scope of This Manual SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual is intended to help you get the B2800 flow monitor up and running quickly� MPOOTANT Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation. Keep the manual accessible for future reference.
The B2800 flow monitor is a state-of-the-art digital signal processing flow monitor designed to provide exceptional flexibility at a very affordable price� Though designed for use with Blancett flow meters, this display can be used with almost any flow meter producing a low amplitude AC output or contact closure signal�...
Used to program parameters in the display POOGOAM If your monitor was ordered with a Blancett flow meter, the two components ship from the factory calibrated as a set� If the monitor is a replacement, the turbine’s K-factor has changed or the monitor is being used with some other pulse generating device, the monitor must be programmed�...
Programming POOGOAMMING Each turbine flow meter is shipped with either a K-factor value or frequency data� If frequency data is provided, the data must be converted to a K-factor before programming the monitor� K-factor information, when supplied, can usually be found on the neck of the flow meter or stamped on the flow meter body�...
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Programming Select Meter Size At the METER prompt, press ENTEO� The current meter size flashes� If the current setting is correct, press ENTEO to advance to the next parameter� To change the current setting, press UP or OIGHT to scroll to the bore size of your meter� Press ENTEO to save and advance to the DISPLAY parameter�...
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Programming Select Total's Display Multiplier This parameter displays the accumulated flow total in multiples of 10� For example, if the optimum totalization unit is 1000 gallons, the unit total display increments by one digit for every 1000 gallons monitored� In RUN mode, at 1000 gallons the total monitor reads 1, at 3000 gallons, the total display reads 3�...
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Programming Meter Type At the METERTYP prompt, press ENTEO� The current meter type displays� If the current selection is correct, press ENTEO to advance to the next parameter� To change the type, press UP or OIGHT� Press ENTEO to save and advance to the next parameter� If GAS is selected, the operating pressure (psig) and operating temperature (°...
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Programming Linearization Linearization enhances the accuracy of the display� The linearization accepts a maximum of ten points and requires additional calibration data from the meter being used with the monitor� Typically, calibration information can be obtained in three, five and ten points from the flow meter’s manufacturer�...
Programming Password The password setting restricts access to PROGRAM mode� Initially, the password is set to all zeros and any user can modify the paramter settings� To change the password, press ENTEO at the PASSWORD prompt� The first digit flashes� Press UP to increment the digit and OIGHT to advance to the next digit�...
Additonal Scaling Parameters ADDITONAL SCALING PAOAMETEOS Figure 3: 4…20 mA programming menu OTEE: The programming instructions in this section are only available for loop powered units� Battery powered units do not include these programming parameters� Flow 4 mA Setting Zero is the default flow rate at the 4 mA setting� If the current selection is correct, press ENTEO to advance to the Flow 20 mA parameter�...
1 mA� The ammeter should track the simulated mA output� If a 4…20 mA test in not necessary, press ENTEO once to escape the testing at any time� OTEE: If you ordered the B2800 flow monitor with a Blancett turbine flow meter, the 4…20 mA was programmed and factory calibrated� Input...
Additional Input Options ADDITIONAL INPUT OPTIONS The B2800 flow monitor is capable of receiving magnetic pickup input (small signal sine wave) or a contact closure input (pulse)� Since most Blancett turbine flow meters use a magnetic pickup, the B2800 flow monitor is shipped configured for magnetic pickup input�...
Additional Scaling Information ADDITIONAL SCALING INFOOMATION This information is supplied as a general introduction to the basic concepts used to scale rate displays� The applicability of the information is dependent on the type and capabilities of the specific display/monitor used� Flow meters producing an electronic signal are normally supplied in one of two output formats�...
Additional Scaling Information Given that the meter has a maximum flow rate of 25 gpm, the maximum frequency would then be: 2000 × 25 (gal) Frequency = = 833.333 Hz at 25 gpm A programmable display requires at least two points� The first point is the zero or minimum flow and the second is normally the maximum flow rate�...
Troubleshooting Guide TOOUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Issue Oemedy No LCD display • Check battery voltage� Should be 1�5V DC� Replace if low or bad� • Check connection from meter pickup to display input terminals� No rate or total • Check turbine meter rotor for debris� Rotor should spin freely� displayed •...
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Battery Powered One D size, 1�5V alkaline battery Power Supply Options Loop Powered Optional 4…20 mA loop power Battery Powered Less than 1 milliwatt Power Consumption Loop Powered 25 mA (maximum) Eight digit, 0�75 in� (19�05 mm) high numeric display Alphanumeric Oate Eight character, 0�38 in�...
Mounting Options and Dimensions Swivel Mount G dia 12�25 in� 7�00 in� 5�75 in� 4�00 in� 3�45 in� 1�50 in� 0�875 in� (311�2 mm) (177�8 mm) (146�0 mm) (101�6 mm) (87�6 mm) (38�1 mm) (22�2 mm) Page 26 DSY-PM-00286-EN-03 October 2015...
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Control. Manage. Optimize. Blancett is a registered trademark of Badger Meter� All other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities� Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists�...
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