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DSY-PM-00028-EN-02 (February 2017)

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  • Page 1 Display ER-500 Advanced Programming Manual DSY-PM-00028-EN-02 (February 2017)
  • Page 2 ER-500 Flow Monitor Page ii DSY-PM-00028-EN-02 February 2017...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Scope of This Manual Unpacking and Inspection Safety Terminology and Symbols Considerations Electrical Symbols Introduction Installation Connecting the ER-500 Monitor to a Pulse Output Device Transmitter Connections Power Connections Operating The Monitor Buttons Special Functions Modes Programming Using Frequency Output Flow Sensors...
  • Page 4 ER-500 Flow Monitor Page iv DSY-PM-00028-EN-02 February 2017...

  • Page 5: Scope Of This Manual

    Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to be capable of causing minor or moderate personal injury or damage to property Considerations The installation of the ER-500 flow monitor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and codes WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This monitor is also capable of accepting low-level frequency input signals typically found in flow sensors that generate a frequency output The output signal for these type of sensors is a frequency proportional to the rate of flow The ER-500...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Figure 2: Input jumper settings If the ER-500 monitor is a replacement, it must be calibrated for the IOG it is intended to be used with The K-factor for the specific IOG meter must be programmed into the ER-500 monitor The K-factor value is found on the calibration certificate...

  • Page 8: Power Connections

    Power Connections The ER-500 monitor has two power supply options The first power supply is an internal lithium 3 6V DC D size cell that powers the monitor for about six years when no outputs are used The monitor can also be powered by a 4…20 mA current loop...

  • Page 9: Operating The Monitor

    Programming Using Frequency Output Flow Sensors Each Badger Meter flow sensor 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 The K-factor represents the number of pulses per...

  • Page 10: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure MENU STRUCTURE Standard ER-500, Rate SU is Set to Simple START Shape Key Basic Menu PulsOut KFacUnt Extended Menu (Pulse Output) (K-Factor Unit) Sub Menu Disable Pul/Gal Pulses/Gallon Enable Pul/m³ Pulses/meter³ Pul/Ltr Pulses/Liter Fl=20mA Pul/Ft³ Pulses/Ft³ (Flow at 20 mA)

  • Page 11: Advanced Er-500, Basic Menu

    Menu Structure Advanced ER-500, Basic Menu Shape Key START Basic Menu Extended Menu RateUnt TotlMult KFacUnt Sub Menu (Unit/interval=T) (Totalizer Multiplier) (K-Factor Unit) ×1000 × 1000 Gallons/T Pul/Gal Pulses/Gallon ×100 × 100 LB/T Liquor Barrel/T Pul/m³ Pulses/meter³ ×10 × 10...

  • Page 12: Standard Er-500, Rate Su Is Set To Advanced

    Menu Structure Standard ER-500, Rate SU is Set to Advanced Shape Key START Basic Menu RateUnt TotlMult Extended Menu Display (Options) (Unit/interval=T) (Totalizer Multiplier) Sub Menu Flow ×1000 × 1000 Gallons/T Flow GT = Grand Total ×100 × 100 LB/T...
  • Page 13 Menu Structure Standard ER-500, Rate SU is Set to Advanced (continued) Continued from previous page. PulsOut Clr G-T 4-20Cal (Clear Grand Total) (Pulse Output) (Calibrate 4-20) Disable Enable Passwd 4mA Out Fl=20mA (4 mA Output) (Password) (Flow at 20 mA)

  • Page 14: Advanced Er-500, Advanced Menu

    Menu Structure Advanced ER-500, Advanced Menu Shape Key START Basic Menu Extended Menu RateUnt TotlMult Display (Options) Sub Menu (Unit/interval=T) (Totalizer Multiplier) Flow ×1000 × 1000 Gallons/T Flow GT = Grand Total ×100 × 100 LB/T Liquor Barrel/T Test ×10 ×...
  • Page 15 Menu Structure Advanced ER-500, Advanced Menu (continued) Continued from previous page. PulsOut 4-20Cal Modbus (Pulse Output) (Calibrate 4-20) Enable Disable Disable Enable BusAddr 4mA Out Fl=20mA Modbus Address (1 to127) (4 mA Output) Numeric Entry (Flow at 20 mA) Numeric Entry...

  • Page 16: Programming

    Programming mode as well Parameters Select Display Function The ER-500 monitor has three display selections— Flow, Grand Total and Test Flow Use the Flow setting for normal operation of the monitor In this mode, the display shows both the instantaneous flow rate...
  • Page 17 Enter a Specific Gravity Value* Mass readings in the ER-500 monitor are not temperature or pressure compensated so it is best to enter the specific gravity of the fluid as close to the system running temperature as possible As liquids are essentially incompressible, pressure...
  • Page 18 Programming Enter a Scale Factor The scale factor is used to force a global span change For example, in Run mode the display is reading a consistent three percent below the expected values at all flow rates Rather than changing the K-factor and linearization parameters individually, the scale factor can be set to 1 03 to correct the readings The range of scale factors is from 0 10…5 00 The default scale factor is 1 00 At the Scale F prompt, press ENTER The first digit of the existing scale factor flashes If the current selection is correct, press...
  • Page 19 ENTER to advance to the Fl=20mA parameter The ER-500 monitor provides two types of totalizer pulses The basic open drain FET output provides a ground referenced output pulse that swings between about 0 7V DC and VCC, see...
  • Page 20 4-20 mA Test The ER-500 monitor contains a diagnostic routine that allows the simulation of mA output values between 4 …20 to check output tracking At the 4-20Tst prompt, the current flashes Press UP to increase the simulated mA output in increments of 1 mA Press RIGHT to decrease the mA output The ammeter should track the simulated mA output If a 4…20 mA test is not...
  • Page 21 OTEE: If the number of linear points is set to 1, the ER-500 monitor assumes that you are entering the maximum frequency and coefficient Further, the meter assumes that the implied first point is at a frequency of 0 Hz and a coefficient of 0 Frequency At the Freq#1 prompt, press ENTER The first digit of the first linear point’s frequency input flashes Press UP to increment...
  • Page 22 Setpoints allow the meter to signal when a specific flow condition has been achieved They are commonly used to indicate high or low flow conditions that need attention The ER-500 monitor has two open collector outputs controlled by the setpoint function...
  • Page 23 Programming Setpoint 1 The setpoint is the flow value at which the output transistor changes state It is set using the same units as the rate units 2.2…10k Pull-up 100 mA TR_B Resistor Maximum TR_A RS485 Gnd Open Collector Setpoint 1 OUTPUT Control Output Setpoint 2...
  • Page 24 Programming Trip SP 1 The trip parameter can be set for either High or Lo When set to high, the open collector transistor stops conducting and sends the output high when the setpoint is reached The output will not go low again until the flow rate falls below the setpoint minus the hysteresis value When set to low, the open collector transistor starts conducting and sends the output low when the setpoint is reached The output will not go high again until the flow rate exceeds the setpoint plus the hysteresis value For example, if the set point is 10 gpm, the hysteresis is set to 2 gpm and the trip setpoint is set to High (see...

  • Page 25: K-Factors Explained

    K-factors Explained Password* The password setting restricts access to the Programming and Extended Programming modes Initially, the password is set to all zeros and any user can modify the parameter settings To change the password, press ENTER at the Passwd prompt The first digit flashes Press UP to increment the digit and RIGHT to advance to the next digit After entering all digits, press ENTER to store the password and advance to RstPswd The new password is now required to enter either programming mode With this password set, any user is able to reset the stored totals on the monitor...
  • Page 26 Modbus Interface Example 2: Known values are: Full Scale Flow Rate 85 gpm Full Scale Output Frequency 650 Hz 650 Hz × 60 sec = 39,000 pulses per min 39,000 pulses per min K-factor 458.82 pulses per gallon 85 gpm The calculation is a little more complex if velocity is used because you first must convert the velocity into a volumetric flow rate to be able to compute a K-factor To convert a velocity into a volumetric flow, the velocity measurement and an accurate measurement of the inside diameter...

  • Page 27: Modbus Interface

    Modbus Interface MODBUS INTERFACE A subset of the standard Modbus commands is implemented to provide access into the data and status of the ER-500 monitor The following Modbus commands are implemented: Command Description Read Coils Read Holding Registers Force Single Coil...
  • Page 28 40610…40611 40710…40711 x xx Spare 40612…40613 40712…40713 For reference: If the ER-500 totalizer = 12345678 hex Register 40606 would contain 1234 hex (Word High) Register 40607 would contain 5678 hex (Word Low) Modbus Coil Description Modbus Coil Notes Forcing this coil ON will reset the running totalizer After reset, the coil...

  • Page 29: Battery Replacement

    BATTERY REPLACEMENT Battery powered monitors use a single 3 6V DC D size, lithium battery When replacement is necessary, use a clean fresh battery to ensure continued trouble-free operation Replacement Batteries Manufacturer Part Number Badger Meter B300028 Xeno S11-0205-10-03 Tadiran TL-5930/F...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Simultaneously shows Rate and Total 5 x 7 Dot matrix LCD, STN fluid 6 Digit rate, 0 5 inch (12 7 mm) numeric 7 Digit total, 0 5 inch (12 7 mm) numeric Engineering unit labels 0 34 inch (8 6 mm) Annunciators Alarm 1( ), Alarm 2 (...

  • Page 31: Model Numbers

    Model Numbers MODEL NUMBERS ER-500 A = Advanced S = Standard DIMENSIONS KB/Display TR_B TR_A RS485 Gnd Setpoint 1 Setpoint 2 Freq. In Pulse – 4-20mA – Iso Total Pluse – High Total Reset OC Total Pluse + – Signal Gnd...

  • Page 32: Control Drawing

    Control Drawing CONTROL DRAWING  4-20mA Loop Pulse Output Reset Input RS485 Turbine Input V Max 28 Vdc 28 Vdc 5 Vdc 10 Vdc Voc = 3.5V I Max 26mA 100mA 60mA Isc = 3.6mA 0.5µF 0.0µF 0.0µF 0.0µF Ca = 15µF 0.0mH 0.0mH 0.0mH...
  • Page 33 Control Drawing  NOTES ON FLOW SENSOR ADVANCE PRINT 1. INTERCONNECTING CABLE CAPACITANCE AND INDUCTANCE, PLUS THE TABLE 1: CAPACITANCE AND INDUCTANCE OF THE MAGNETIC PICKUP, MUST BE LESS IS EQUIPMENT BARRIER 19828 THAN OR EQUAL TO THE CAPACITANCE(Ca) AND THE INDUCTANCE(La) "TURBINE Vmax >...
  • Page 34 Display, ER-500 Advanced INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE Page 34 DSY-PM-00028-EN-02 February 2017...
  • Page 35 Programming Manual INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE February 2017 DSY-PM-00028-EN-02 Page 35...
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