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Badger Meter FC-5000 User Manual

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Industrial Flow Computer
FC-5000 Flow Computer
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CTL-UM-01723-EN-03 (April 2019)

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  • Page 1 Industrial Flow Computer FC-5000 Flow Computer User Manual CTL-UM-01723-EN-03 (April 2019)
  • Page 2 Industrial Flow Computer, FC-5000 Flow Computer Page ii CTL-UM-01723-EN-03 April 2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Manual CONTENTS Scope of This Manual � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 Unpacking and Inspection �...
  • Page 4 Industrial Flow Computer, FC-5000 Flow Computer Resets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 Passcode Setup �...

  • Page 5: Scope Of This Manual

    This symbol signifies that the FC-5000 Flow Computer may be powered by a DC power supply� Acceptable DC input voltage range is: 10…40V DC�...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Considerations Safety Instructions WARNING • LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS: THE FC-5000 IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT APPLIANCES, DEVICES, OR SYSTEMS WHERE MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT CAN REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO RESULT IN A PERSONAL INJURY. CUSTOMERS USING OR SELLING THESE PRODUCTS FOR USE IN SUCH...

  • Page 7: Description

    DESCOIPTION The FC-5000 Flow Computer is a microprocessor-driven device that is designed for flow monitoring� The FC-5000 Flow Computer is compatible with the complete line of Badger Meter industrial flow meters and temperature sensors, creating a solution to totalize and indicate fluid flows� This manual was written for firmware version 1�2�8�655�...

  • Page 8: Relay Control Outputs

    Description Oelay Control Outputs The FC-5000 Flow Computer has two relay outputs, either a mechanical Form C switch or a solid state Form A switch� The product configuration determines which switches are available� All control functions are always available by dedicated relay outputs�...

  • Page 9: Display Information

    Installing the Flow Computer Display Information The FC-5000 Flow Computer has a large transflective LCD with a bright LED backlight that displays symbols and digits for measuring units, status information and keyword messages� See “Display” on page 29� INSTALLING THE FLOW COMPUTEO...

  • Page 10: Mounting Options

    Installing the Flow Computer Mounting Options The FC-5000 Flow Computer can be mounted on a wall, shelf or instrumentation panel� Wall-mount units are shipped in a NEMA 4X enclosure, ready to mount� Panel-Mount Installations OTEE: Mounting clips can accommodate a maximum panel thickness of 1�5 in�...
  • Page 11 9.65 in. (242.83 mm) 9.38 in. (238.25 mm) Figure 3: FC-5000 Flow Computer in an enclosure To install the FC-5000 Flow Computer on a wall, secure the enclosure to the wall with four mounting screws (customer-supplied)� April 2019 CTL-UM-01723-EN-03 Page 11...

  • Page 12: Wiring The Flow Computer

    Installing the Flow Computer Wiring the Flow Computer At installation, be sure to comply with the following requirements: • Disconnect power to the unit before attempting any connection or service to the unit� • Avoid using machine power service for AC power� When possible, use a dedicated circuit or a lighting circuit�...
  • Page 13 Installing the Flow Computer The plug-in connectors on the rear panel of the FC-5000 Flow Computer are: Dual Sensor Input with Temperature Compensation Configurations/Part Numbers Terminal Connection FC5-FM-P2- FC5-FM-P2- FC5-FM-P2- FC5-FM-P2- Block FC6A-* FA6A-* AC6A-* AA6A-* SHLD Power I/O GND...
  • Page 14 Installing the Flow Computer Single or Dual Input with no Temperature Compensation Configurations/Part Numbers Terminal Connection FC5-FM-P0- FC5-FM-P0- FC5-FM-P3- FC5-FM-P3- Block FC6A-* FA6A-* FC6A-* FA6A-* SHLD Power I/O GND PWR + I/O 1 I/O 2 I/O 3 Digital I/O I/O 4 I/O 5 I/O 6 I/O GND...

  • Page 15: Power Input

    Installing the Flow Computer Power Input The FC-5000 Flow Computer power input is internally fused and protected from common line noise by a filtering network� TB1 - Power Input Terminal Function Connector Pin Oeference Pin AC Power DC Power Line (L)

  • Page 16: Temperature Input

    Pickup/ Ampli er Ampli er Table 6: Pickup configurations Temperature Input A single temperature input allows the FC-5000 Flow Computer to compensate for changes in fluid viscosity� OTEE: Applies to configurations with temperature input only� TB6 (TEMP IN) Connector Pin...
  • Page 17 Installing the Flow Computer 2-Wire RTD or Thermistor 2-Wire RTD or Thermistor Jumper Wire 3-Wire RTD 3-Wire RTD Jumper Wire 4-Wire RTD 4-Wire RTD OTEE: The wires in your application may not be the same color as the wires in the diagram�...

  • Page 18: Scaled Outputs

    Installing the Flow Computer Scaled Outputs The FC-5000 Flow Computer has two scaled output channels for use in applications requiring remote data collection and/or monitoring� The outputs are firmware configurable, and can be tied to parameters such as rates, temperature or totalizer values�...

  • Page 19: Digital Inputs

    Installing the Flow Computer Digital Inputs The FC-5000 Flow Computer has six independent channels available for digital input� The channels accept TTL voltage signals in the 0…5V DC range� The control inputs are triggered when the voltage signal on the pin is pulled low (active low)�...

  • Page 20: Relay Outputs

    Installing the Flow Computer Oelay Outputs The FC-5000 Flow Computer has either two Form C relay output terminals or one Form C and one Form A terminal� Two Form C TB3 (OELAY 1) and TB4 (OELAY 2) Oeference Pin Connector Pin...

  • Page 21: Operator Interface

    Operator Interface OPEOATOO INTEOFACE Keypad and Soft Keys The keypad and soft keys are for programming, editing and changing views� Scrolling The screens can display up to four lines at a time� Some menus have more than four items to display� To see the off-screen items, press UP/DOWN to scroll through the entire list�...

  • Page 22: Icon Functionality

    Operator Interface Icon Functionality Depending on the task being performed, one or more of the following icons may appear on the screen� To activate an icon, press the Function key (F1, F2, F3 or F4) directly under the icon, where applicable� Icon Function Display the Home screen or cancel an edit (if you press the button without saving first)

  • Page 23: Navigating The Menus

    Operator Interface Navigating the Menus The Home screen display shows rates and totals, either separately or simultaneously� Status and alarm messages or alarm icons appear on the display when appropriate� Press UP/DOWN to toggle views on the Home screen: Single Pulse Input Configurations •...

  • Page 24: Numeric Editing

    Move cursor to the right return to previous Existing menu value Move cursor Save value FC-5000 to the left New value Return to Make entry Add a Clear entire new value parent setup positive or decimal or cancel edit (press...

  • Page 25: Selection/Enumeration Editing

    Operator Interface Selection/Enumeration Editing Move up or down in menu Save/Select Create a Set totalizer Enter Return to rollover point custom conversion parent setup label factor screen Figure 11: Selection editing Confirmation Screen Space Figure 12: Confirmation screens April 2019 CTL-UM-01723-EN-03 Page 25...

  • Page 26: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure MENU STOUCTUOE The available menu items depend on the Flow Computer configuration� Each menu item is explained in detail in the following pages� HOME MAIN MENU SCREEN SYSTEM SETUP RESETS DISPLAY INFORMATION Language Reset Flow Total Vendor Contrast Reset Energy Total Model Brightness...

  • Page 27: Info/Sensor Data

    Info/Sensor Data INFO/SENSOO DATA The FC-5000 Flow Computer features a quick method to view measured data transmitting to and from the device� You can use the data for informational purposes or for troubleshooting� The type of data displayed can include raw input frequency, relay status or calculated data, such as flow rate�...

  • Page 28: System Information

    System Information SYSTEM INFOOMATION The System Information menu contains build information specific to the configuration of the unit� To view your system information, navigate to System Information from the Main menu� Item Description VENDOR Manufacturer of the product MODEL Product family/series FUNCTION For factory/diagnostic purposes only P�N�...

  • Page 29: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup BASIC SETUP Display Use this menu to change the display settings for Language, Contrast or Brightness� 1� Navigate to Display from the main menu� 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll through the available display parameters, then press ENTEO� 3� Scroll through available options, then press ENTEO to select and save your changes�...

  • Page 30: Passcode Setup

    2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to UNLATCH R1 or UNLATCH R2, then press ENTEO� Passcode Setup Enabling Passcodes FC-5000 units are shipped without passcode protection enabled� You can enable a unique password for the Setup Menu and the Reset Menu� To enable a passcode: 1� Navigate to SETUP > PASSCODE SETUP�...

  • Page 31: Units

    3� On the confirmation screen, press ENTEO to confirm removal of the passcode� Forgotten Passcodes If you have forgotten your passcode, call Badger Meter customer service and they will be able to assist you in resetting the passcode� 1� Navigate to System Information from the main menu�...
  • Page 32 Basic Setup For either of the Mass parameters (Rate or Total), the available units are: Unit Description pounds Kilograms CUST Custom Table 19: Mass units For Temperature the available units are: Unit Description Unit Description °F Degrees Fahrenheit °C Degrees Celsius Kelvin Rankine Table 20: Temperature units...
  • Page 33 Basic Setup 7� On the confirmation screen, press ENTEO to confirm the change� OTEE: For example, if making a custom unit for Flow Rate and 2 is programmed as a conversion factor, the custom unit is equivalent to 2 GAL/MIN� If 0�5 is entered, the custom unit is equivalent to 0�5 GAL/MIN�...

  • Page 34: Advanced Setup

    "Flow Sensor Types" on page 50 for more details on flow type selection for Badger Meter products� Use this menu to select the flow meter that the device is connected to� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > SENSOR INPUTS�...
  • Page 35 Advanced Setup Option Description • Unique to products with raw reed switches • Pulse input channel Pulse: ◊ Any pulse producing sensor coupled with a reed switch Debounce ◊ Examples: Industrial Oval Gear K-Factor • Single K-Factor entry ◊ Pulses per unit of volume •...
  • Page 36 Advanced Setup Option Description • Frequency input channel Sine: Multi-Point ◊ Examples:  Mag pick-offs, Low level signals (~100 mV) • Multi-point linearization • Pulse input channel Pulse: ◊ Any pulse producing sensor Multi-Point ◊ Examples: TTL, RF carriers w/ amplifier •...
  • Page 37 Table 22: Flow sensor calibration options 100-Point Linearization The FC-5000 Flow Computer can be set up to linearize the output from an eligible flow meter� The calibration data for a particular flow meter are included when the meter, calibration and FC-5000 unit are ordered from the factory� The calibration data is represented by either: •...
  • Page 38 Advanced Setup Flow Sensor Properties Use this menu to change flow meter properties, such as material, damping or identification� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > SENSOR INPUTS� 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to FLOW SENSOR PROP, then press ENTEO� 3�...

  • Page 39: Configuring A Temperature Sensor

    Advanced Setup Configuring a Temperature Sensor Temperature Sensor Type Use this menu to select the temperature sensor type the device is connected to� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > SENSOR INPUTS� 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to TEMP SENSOR TYPE, then press ENTEO� 3�...

  • Page 40: Configuring Outputs

    Advanced Setup The calibration setting options are described below� The settings that appear on the device are relative to the sensor type and will only show if a sensor type is chosen� Temperature Option Description Sensor Type ALPHA COEFF 2, 3 and BETA COEFF Callendar-Van Dusen coefficients 4-Wire RTDs...
  • Page 41 Advanced Setup Scaled OutputsE: Output Settings Use this menu to change the output settings for the respective output mode� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > SCALED OUTPUTS� 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to the applicable output settings, then press ENTEO� 3�...
  • Page 42 Advanced Setup Oelay OutputsE: Oelay Mode Use this menu to change the mode of one or both relay outputs� The mode defines the behavior of the output� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > RELAY OUTPUTS. 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to an output mode, then press ENTEO� 3�...
  • Page 43 Advanced Setup Output Mode Option Description OUTPUT SOURCE Parameter assignment (such as Flow Rate or Temperature) Instructs the device to energize the relay if this value reached/ LOW SETPOINT exceeded� This value is linked to the OUTPUT SOURCE and its unit of measure (for example, Flow Rate in GPM) Creates a window/zone above the LOW SETPOINT value where HYSTERESIS LO...

  • Page 44: Configuring Digital I/O

    Advanced Setup Configuring Digital I/O The FC-5000 Flow Computer has remote reset capabilities for relays and totalizers through any one of six different channels� All six channels are input-only and can be configured for any combination of the following� Function...

  • Page 45: Configuring Fluid Properties

    Advanced Setup Configuring Fluid Properties The Fluid Properties menu configures the device for the fluid medium that is being measured� Figure 21: Fluid properties screen Parameter Description Fluid ID 1 Custom text entry for the fluid name Fixed Viscosity 1 Numeric entry for fixed fluid viscosity, in centistokes Fixed Density 1 Numeric entry for fixed fluid density, in lb/gal...

  • Page 46: Configuring Communications

    Advanced Setup Configuring Communications The Communications menu configures the device to communicate to other systems via Modbus� The available communication settings vary based on Network Type� Figure 22: Modbus communications menu 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > COMMUNICATIONS� 2�...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    The problem may also be in the flow meter, valve, pump or other piece of equipment� Be sure that all other equipment is functioning properly� The FC-5000 Flow Computer is extensively tested at the factory before shipment� However, the unit may get damaged during transit or installation�...
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Oemedies 1� The rate or total values 1� Change the unit of measure associated indicated on the Home Screen with the parameter (see “Unit of Measure” are in an overrun condition on page 31) or reset the totalizer (see (value exceeds 8 digits) “Resets”...

  • Page 49: Modbus Interface

    MODBUS INTEOFACE Modbus Function Code Support The FC-5000 Flow Computer supports access through all four of the Modbus data types� Both single and multiple write-access commands are supported for register and coil data types� For multiple register writes, the command must initiate on a valid parameter address and end on last register of a valid parameter address�...

  • Page 50: Flow Sensor Types

    Flow Sensor Types FLOW SENSOO TYPES The table below lists the Badger Meter products suitable for use with the FC-5000 Flow Computer� Meter Technology Product Line Output Type Flow Sensor Input Impeller Impeller Square Wave Frequency PULSE: DIC Oval Gear...

  • Page 51: Part Numbering Construction

    Part Numbering Construction PAOT NUMBEOING CONSTOUCTION FC5 - FC-5000 Flow Computer FUNCTION Flow Computer SENSOR INPUTS Two Pulse / One Temperature SCALED OUTPUTS Two Analog Outputs Two Frequency Outputs RELAY OUTPUTS One Form C Relay / One Form A Relay...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Input range 10…40V DC and 9…28V AC RMS AC input voltage frequency range 50…60 Hz Power Supply Maximum 8 Watts power consumption Isolated from power ground Over-voltage, transient and reverse polarity protected Input Range: 0�3 Hz…10 kHz One (1) or two (2) independent channels Configurable as square wave 0…30V pulse with 2�5V threshold Configurable as sine wave, zero-centered with 45 mV threshold Configurable debounce...
  • Page 53 Specifications Keypad Membrane overlay, domed tactile response keys Display 128 × 64 pixel LCD graphical display, LED backlit Display/User interface Protected from EMI/RFI Keypad interface is protected from ESD Uncertainty: ± 0�01% Flow Calculation Adjustable FIR/IIR filtering Pollution Degree Altitude Oestriction Up to 2000 m (6561 ft) Over-Voltage Oating Category II (CAT II)

  • Page 54: Standards And Certifications

    Standards and Certifications STANDAODS AND CEOTIFICATIONS Agency Approval/Standards • CE Marked for Low Voltage Directive and RoHS • CSA Marked per Class C225286 and C225206, Process Control Equipment • CSA C22�2 No� 61010-1-12, General requirements • CAN/CSA-C22�2 No� 61010-1-12 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use�...
  • Page 55 User Manual INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGE April 2019 CTL-UM-01723-EN-03 Page 55...
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