Safety Considerations Safety Instructions • 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...
DESCOIPTION The FC-5000 Flow Display is a microprocessor-driven device that is designed for flow monitoring� The FC-5000 Flow Display is compatible with the complete line of Badger Meter industrial flow meters, creating a solution to monitor flow rates and totals�...
The power supply used must be isolated from mains by double or reinforced insulation (for instance, SELV power supply)� The FC-5000 Flow Display operates on 10…40V DC or 9…28V AC supplied by any suitable source that also meets the requirement listed above� Badger Meter has power supplies available for the FC-5000 Flow Display�...
Installing the Flow Display Display Information The FC-5000 Flow Display has a large transflective LCD with a bright LED backlight that displays symbols and digits for measuring units, status information and keyword messages� See “Units” on page 27 for more information on how to configure the units�...
Installing the Flow Display Mounting Options The FC-5000 Flow Display 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�...
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9.65 in. (242.83 mm) 9.38 in. (238.25 mm) Figure 3: FC-5000 Flow Display in an enclosure To install the FC-5000 Flow Display on a wall, secure the enclosure to the wall with four mounting screws (customer-supplied)� April 2019 CTL-UM-02765-EN-01 Page 11...
Installing the Flow Display Wiring the Flow Display 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�...
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Installing the Flow Display Figure 6: Two sensor inputs, frequency output Figure 7: Two sensor inputs, analog output Power Input The FC-5000 Flow Display power input is internally fused and protected from common line noise by a filtering network� TB1 (POWEO) Function...
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Installing the Flow Display Digital Inputs and Outputs The FC-5000 Flow Display 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)� Input range for a logic low signal is 0…1V, logic high is 4…5V�...
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OUTPUT SIGNAL. THE RECEIVING DEVICE MUST NOT PROVIDE POWER TO THE LOOP. Oelay Output Connectors The FC-5000 Flow Display 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)
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Installing the Flow Display Flow Sensor Input The FC-5000 Flow Display is designed to accept pulses from open collector transistors or dry contact closure transmitters� Before making any connections: • Always use shielded wire to protect the signal line from external noise (ground shield to terminal #3)�...
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�...
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 activate it without saving first)
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� Single Input Configurations Press UP/DOWN to toggle between parameter views on the Home screen: •...
Return to the right previous menu Existing Value Move cursor to the left Save value FC-5000 New Value Return to Make entry Add a Clear entire new value or parent setup positive or decimal cancel edit (press twice, consecutively) screen...
Operator Interface Selection/Enumeration Editing OTEE: Depending on the menu, the selection during an enumeration style edit may appear different� Move up or down in menu Save/Select Return to Create a Enter Set totalizer parent setup custom conversion rollover point screen label factor Figure 15: Selection editing...
Operator Interface Menu Structure The available menu items depend on the Flow Display configuration� Each menu item is explained in detail in the following pages� Home Main Menu Screen System Setup Resets Display Information Reset Flow Total Language Vendor Reset Faults Contrast Model Reset Defaults...
Info/Sensor Data INFO/SENSOO DATA The FC-5000 Flow Display 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�...
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�...
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�...
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�...
Basic Setup 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� 2� Locate and write down the valves shown for "STARTTIME" and "S�N�...
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Basic Setup Creating Custom Units for Rate or Total Measurement 1� Follow the procedure outlined in “Unit of Measure” on page 27 to enter the Unit of Measure menu for a parameter� 2� Press UP/DOWN to choose CUST, then press ENTEO� OTEE: The display populates with additional icons that need to be modified for custom units�...
"Flow Sensor Types" on page 39 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�...
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Table 14: Flow sensor calibration options 10-Point Linearization The FC-5000 Flow Display 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 as FREQUENCY (f: Hz) vs K-FACTOR (KFct)�To manipulate or...
Advanced Setup Configuring Outputs Scaled OutputsE: Output Mode Use this menu to change the mode of one or both scaled outputs� The mode defines the behavior of the output� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > SCALED OUTPUTS 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to an output mode, then press ENTEO� 3�...
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Advanced Setup b� Analog output options are: Option Description OUTPUT SOURCE Parameter assignment of the output (such as rate or total) ANALOG FULL SCALE Maximum value associated with output maximum ANALOG LOW SCALE Minimum value associated with output minimum Table 17: Analog output settings Oelay OutputsE: Oelay Mode Use this menu to change the mode of one or both relay outputs�...
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Advanced Setup Oelay OutputsE: Oelay Settings Use this menu to change the relay settings for the respective relay mode� 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > RELAY OUTPUTS� 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to the applicable relay setting, then press ENTEO� 3�...
Table 19: Relay settings Configuring Digital I/O The FC-5000 Flow Display 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�...
Advanced Setup Figure 24: Digital I/O menu 1� Navigate to SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > DIGITAL I/O� 2� Press UP/DOWN to scroll to any of the six input channels� 3� Press ENTEO repeatedly until the desired function appears� Each time ENTEO is pressed, the channel toggles through the available functions�...
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 Display is extensively tested at the factory before shipment� However, the unit may get damaged during transit or installation�...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Oemedies 1� Broken switch behind 1� Replace the Flow Display� control panel� Some of the 2� “Operator Interface” on page 17� 2� Function not available on keys on the 3� Return the Flow Display to the factory this model�...
MODBUS INTEOFACE Modbus Function Code Support The FC-5000 Flow Display 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�...
Flow Sensor Types FLOW SENSOO TYPES The table below lists the Badger Meter products suitable for use with the FC-5000 Flow Display� Meter Technology Product Line Output Type Flow Sensor Input Square Wave Impeller Impeller Pulse: DIC Frequency Oval Gear...
Part Numbering Construction PAOT NUMBEOING CONSTOUCTION FC-5000 Flow Display Frequency Output FUNCTION Flow Display SENSOR INPUTS One Pulse Two Pulse SCALED OUTPUTS Two Frequency Outputs RELAY OUTPUTS Two Form C Relays DIGITAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS Six Programable Inputs/Outputs COMMUNICATIONS EIA-485(RS-485); Modbus; USB...
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Input range: 10…40V DC and 9…28V AC RMS (50…60 Hz) Maximum power consumption: 8 Watts (power supply must provide 8 watts at minimum) Power Supply 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...
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Specifications ± 0�01% uncertainty Calculations Flow Calculation Adjustable FIR/IIR filtering Configuration Two (2) Form C Mechanical Relays Option "C" Configuration One (1) Form C Mechanical Relay and One (1) Form A Option "A" Solid State Relay Isolated coil drivers Over-voltage, transient and reverse polarity protected Load Resistive Oated Carry...
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Specifications Pollution Degree Altitude Up to 2000 m (6561 ft) Oestriction Over-Voltage Category II (CAT II) Oating Environmental Ambient Oatings Temperature 32…130° F (0…55° C) Oange Storage Temperature –40…160° F (–40…70° C) Oange Humidity 0…85%, non-condensing Panel Mount 1�25 lb (0�57 kg) Weights (Approx.) Wall Mount 4�54 lb (2�06 kg)
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