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MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter ® Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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MACH 10 ® Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the express written permission of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
It is suitable for installation in all environments, including meter pits subject to continuous submergence. The MACH 10 meter can be installed using horizontal or vertical piping with no straight pipe requirements before or after the meter.
Product Description Advantages of the MACH 10 The MACH 10 offers the following advantages over traditional mechanical technologies. • Extended measuring range • High accuracy sustained over the meter's life • High repeatability • High durability • Minimal intrusion in the flow stream •...
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Figure 4 Transducer - Downstream Next, the downstream transducer generates a signal that travels upstream along the same predetermined path. This is referred to as t time-up. Figure 5 Transducer - Back Upstream MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Table 1 Speed of Sound (Approximate) in Water Materials Speed (feet/sec) Water (0º C) 4599 Liquids Water (20º C) 4862 Water (25º C) 4898 MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
AMR/AMI endpoints. The MACH 10)R900i contains a MACH 10 meter and an integrated R900 radio for transmitting meter reading data. See Figure 18 on page 27. The MACH 10)R450i contains a MACH 10 meter and an integrated R450 radio for transmitting meter reading data.
2 MACH 10 Specifications This chapter provides the specifications for the MACH 10. Environmental Specifications This section provides environmental specifications. Operating temperature -22° to 122°F (-30° to 50°C) Storage temperature -16° to 158°F (0° to 70°C) Water temperature range 33º to 122°F (50°C) Operating humidity 0 to 100% condensing;...
7-1/2 inch 4-7/8 inch 2-17/32 inch 1.290 0.69 inch 3/4 inch 9 inch 4-7/8 inch 2-19/32 inch 1.290 0.755 inch 3/4 inch SL 7-1/2 inch 4-7/8 inch 2-19/32 inch 1.290 0.755 inch MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
20-year battery life Fluid Compatibility The MACH 10 meter is designed and calibrated for potable, combination potable and fire service, and reclaimed water across a defined temperature and velocity range. Maincase...
With the continued improvements made in battery technology, electronic metering utilizing internal batteries is practical today. The lithium thionyl-chloride battery technology used in the MACH 10 is designed for a 20-year life. MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Description/Recommendation Moisture Novaguard sealant Connecting the pit antenna to the Protection Part No: 96018-072 Compound Site Work Order Documentation provided by your utility Receiving and recording information about the work site MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
• Write the ID number(s) of the MACH 10 meter(s) you are about to install on the site work order. If the site work order already has a MACH 10 ID number on it, verify that it matches the ID numbers on the MACH 10 you are about to install.
The MACH 10 meter features a wider measuring span as compared to a positive displacement meter, including both a lower extended low flow rate and a higher maximum continuous flow rate.
4 Installing MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meters All MACH 10 ultrasonic meters are delivered activated and ready to be installed. When the meter lid is opened, the meter shows the empty pipe icon and the latest volume on the LCD. The empty pipe icon clears immediately after the condition is corrected and the pipe is full.
11 Turn OFF the faucet and check the meter installation for leaks. Wiring the MACH 10 in the Field If the meter is not a MACH 10)R900i, MACH 10)R450i or the stand alone version shipped prewired and potted to an MIU, complete the following steps to wire the MACH 10.
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MIU Wire Color / MACH 10 Wire Color MIU Type Black/B Green/G Red/R R900 Black/B Green/G Red/R R450 Black/G Green/R Red/B Sensus Black/B White/G Red/R Itron Black/G White/R Red/B Aclara Black/G Green/B Red/R Elster Black/G Green/R Red/B Badger MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Separate each gray wire and place in the slots on each side as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Gray Wires in Slot Snap the cover closed to finish the installation as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 Cover in Place MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
This chapter explains the operations of the MACH 10 ultrasonic meter. Activating the LCD Meter Display The light sensor is located in the center of the faceplate of the MACH 10, and it supplies the power for the LCD panel. See Figure 16.
LCD Icons Table 8 on page 19 shows the LCD icons on the MACH 10, a description of each one, and describes how they are status indicators. MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
The value displayed is the sum of the forward flow minus the reverse flow. The dial face framing the LCD has black and white markings to represent the equivalent of white and black number wheels on mechanical registers. MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Current flow direction can be viewed on LCD panel. AMR/AMI Output The Neptune MACH 10 ultrasonic meter is a compact design where the electronic register is fully potted and permanently sealed to the meter maincase. The meter provides E-CoderPLUS protocol which is high resolution.
Activating and Reading MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meters Bench Testing the Meter Unlike other solid state meters that have been introduced to the market, the Neptune MACH 10 ultrasonic meter has been designed to be bench tested as a traditional PD meter. More Information See Appendix A on page 25 for information on the MACH 10)R900i meter.
At the end of its twenty-year life, the meter is simply replaced. Replacement Parts There are no replacement parts for the MACH 10 ultrasonic meter. If the plastic meter lid becomes damaged or broken, it can be replaced. Troubleshooting There are some conditions that can occur such as the following: •...
(334) 283-7497. Please include on the fax cover sheet the best time of day for a customer support specialist to contact you. By Email To contact Neptune Customer Support by email, send your message to hhsupp@neptunetg.com. MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
10-digit MACH 10)R900i ID every 14 seconds. This allows the meter to be read by a handheld unit (HHU) or mobile data collection unit. The MACH 10)R900i also transmits a high...
-14º to 149ºF (-10º to +65ºC) Storage temperature -40º to 158ºF (-40º to 70ºC) Operating humidity 0 to 100% condensing (pit only) Functional Specifications Register Reading 8 digits (AMR) 9 digits (Visual) MIU ID 10 digits MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Appendix A Dimensions The dimensions of the MACH 10)R900i are shown in Figure 18 and Figure 19. Figure 18 MACH 10)R900i Top View Figure 19 MACH 10)R900i Side View Table 12 MACH 10)R900i Dimensions Meter Size D NSPM 5\8 inch...
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Appendix A Notes: MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
Appendix B: MACH 10)R450i This appendix provides a general description of the MACH 10)R450i. The MACH 10)R450i by Neptune is an integrated register that contains both the MACH 10 meter and R450 technologies in one register that collects meter reading data. It then transmits the data for collection by the meter reader.
Appendix B Dimensions and Weight This section provides the dimensions of the MACH 10)R450i. Fgure 20 MACH 10)R450i Top View Figure 21 MACH 10)R450i Side View Table 13 MACH 10)R450i Meter Size D NSPM 5/8 inch 7-1/2 inch 6-5/8 inch 2-17/32 inch 1.030...
Appendix B Activating the MACH 10)R450i Complete the following steps to activate and test the MACH 10)R450i. Position the magnet over the magnetic area on MACH 10)R450i, as shown in Figure 22. Start at the bottom of the register box and bring the magnet up towards the top.
These values are associated with Uplink, the ability of the R450 DC to hear reading information from the MACH 10)R450i, and Downlink, the ability of the MACH 10)R450i to hear instructions from the R450 DC. The MACH 10)R450i Config Email provides feedback on the RSSI values between the MACH 10)R450i and the collector following MIU activation.
Other Sample Configuration Emails RSSI Validation Test Failed If a MACH 10)R450i fails the validation test for RSSI during the installation process, an installer receives an email or SMS showing a Marginal or Failed RSSI value. In the following example email, note the Failed downlink value (-107) as well as the Marginal uplink value(-107).
Appendix B Register Test Failed If a MACH 10)R450i fails the error-check test on the register read during the installation process, an installer receives the email below. This indicates that there is a problem with the wiring to the register.
Description of Flags Two tables in this appendix describe the volume represented by the 8th digit by meter size, and the flags used the by the MACH 10)R900i. Table 18 8th Digit Resolution by Meter Size 8th Digit Resolution - Least...
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8th digit incremented in all of the 96 15-minute intervals Consecutive Days with Zero Consumption Flag (Resets After 35 Days) Number of days the leak status was at a minimum value MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
(UV) resistant housing for residential and light commercial applications. Vmin Change of the 9th digit of the LCD. It is factory programmed depend- ing on meter size. wetted Process of covering or touching with liquid, moisten. MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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Glossary Notes: MACH 10 Residential Ultrasonic Meter Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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