Badger Meter Vortex VN2000 User Manual

Badger Meter Vortex VN2000 User Manual

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VN2000 Flow Meters
Hot Tap Insertion Meter
User Manual
VRX-UM-02217-EN-04 (June 2018)

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  • Page 1 VN2000 Flow Meters Hot Tap Insertion Meter User Manual VRX-UM-02217-EN-04 (June 2018)
  • Page 2 VN2000 Flow Meters, Hot Tap Insertion Meter Page 2 VRX-UM-02217-EN-04 June 2018...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Manual CONTENTS Purpose of this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking and Inspection .
  • Page 4 VN2000 Flow Meters, Hot Tap Insertion Meter Page iv VRX-UM-02217-EN-04 June 2018...
  • Page 5: Purpose Of This Document

    Purpose of this Document PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT The purpose of this document is to provide you with an overview of the installation and wiring of the VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Meter . For information on basic configuration, see the VN2000 Transmitter User Manual supplied with the meter or download the manual at www.badgermeter.com .
  • Page 6: Product Label

    Product Label PRODUCT LTBEL Figure 1: VN2000 meter label Page 6 VRX-UM-02217-EN-04 June 2018...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION The VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Vortex Flow Meter measures the volumetric flow rate, mass flow rate or BTU/energy of steam, gas or liquids over a large flow range . The meter is a heavy duty design engineered to stand up to the most abusive environments inside and outside the pipe .
  • Page 8: Installing A Vn2000 Meter

    Installing a VN2000 Meter INSTTLLING T VN2000 METER The Badger Meter VN2000 Insertion Vortex Meter is designed to operate under a wide variety of conditions . To ensure its longevity of operation, precautions should be taken before and during its installation .
  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    Installing a VN2000 Meter Installation Procedure The hot-tap method involves inserting the flow meter through a full port valve and requires greater clearance space for removal and installation . OTEE: For pipes under pressure, use the Insertion/Extraction Tool . See “Using the Optional Insertion/Extraction Tool”...
  • Page 10 Installing a VN2000 Meter 5 . Apply plumber’s tape to the threaded ends of the meter shaft . 6 . Align the meter to the valve and turn the machined hex of the seal assembly to screw the meter into the valve . OTEE: When screwing the 1-1/2 in .
  • Page 11: Using The Optional Insertion/Extraction Tool

    Using the Optional Insertion/Extraction Tool USING THE OPTIONTL INSERTION/EXTRTCTION TOOL The insertion/extraction tool is an optional, separate device that can be used on any VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Vortex meter, regardless of whether it is metering liquids, gases or steam . The purpose of the tool is to aid in installing or removing a meter from flow that is under pressure .
  • Page 12 Using the Optional Insertion/Extraction Tool 1 in. (25 mm) 28 in. (711 mm) 1 in. (25 mm) connection to insertion shaft. 1.5 in. (38 mm) connection to seal assembly xed to pipe. FLOW Figure 5: Insertion tool attached to VN2000 meter and seal assembly MPORTTNT The tool bolts must be securely tightened onto the meter shaft and seal assembly.
  • Page 13: Using The Tool To Remove A Meter

    Using the Optional Insertion/Extraction Tool Using the Tool to Remove a Meter BURN HAZARD. THE PROBE MAY BE HOT TO THE TOUCH IF THE FLUID IS HOT. Attach the tool to the insertion meter: 1 . Holding the back of the tool, place the tool behind the meter with the bottom (larger) clamp assembly in line with the meter’s seal assembly .
  • Page 14: Wiring A Remote Transmitter

    Wiring a Remote Transmitter WIRING T REMOTE TRTNSMITTER To wire remote electronics, use the supplied cable with the multi-pin connectors . The cable is a double-sided, molded cordset with a single-keyway, threaded connection . The cable ends are the same . See the VN2000 Transmitter user manual for instructions on installing, wiring and troubleshooting the transmitter .
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Screen is blank (No display) Verify that you have 24V DC . Verify that power polarity is correct (Black +24V DC & Blue -24V DC) . Screen shows no flow rate Check arrow and alignment hole on the top of the probe . They must be pointing down the during flow pipe in the direction of flow .
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICTTIONS Uncertainty Volumetric Flow Repeatability Liquids ±1 .0% of reading ±0 .25% of reading Steam ±1 .0% of reading ±0 .25% of reading ±1 .0% of reading ±0 .25% of reading Mass or Heat Flow Repeatability Liquids ±1 .0% of reading ±0 .25% of reading Steam ±1 .0% of reading...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Parts List PTRTS LIST If the meter was installed, then removed, replace the O-rings before reinstalling the meter . Instructions are included with the O-Ring Replacement Kit . VNF O-Ring Kit PN VNT-RNG-VNF Contents O-ring, ethylene propylene with 90 22650-077 durometer (quantity 2) Silicone grease 68559-001...
  • Page 18: Part Number Configuration

    Part Number Configuration PTRT NUMBER CONFIGURTTION Model VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Vortex Meter Pipe Line Size (used for meter con guration only) 2 inch A020 3 inch A030 4 inch A040 5 inch A050 6 inch A060 8 inch A080 10 inch A100 12 inch...
  • Page 19: Metric Pipes

    Part Number Configuration Metric Pipes Model VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Vortex Meter Pipe Line Size (used for meter configuration only) 50 mm D050 80 mm D080 100 mm D100 150 mm D150 200 mm D200 250 mm D250 300 mm D300 350 mm D350...
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