Scope of This Manual SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual describes how to install and program the FC-5000 Flow Monitor� The electronic version of this manual and related wiring interchange application briefs are available on our website at www.badgermeter.com� MPOOTANT Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation.
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...
Description DESCOIPTION The Badger Meter® FC-5000 is a microprocessor-driven flow computer designed for flow monitoring� The FC-5000 flow computer is compatible with the complete line of Badger Meter industrial flow meters, creating a solution to totalize and indicate fluid flows�...
Description Oelay Control Outputs The FC-5000 flow computer has two Form C relay outputs� All control functions are always available by dedicated relay outputs� Unneeded outputs may be left unconnected� Relays are used for High Alarm, Low Alarm, High/Low Alarm and Totalizer�...
THE FACILITY. PERSONNEL MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE CARRYING OUT ITS INSTRUCTIONS. THE FC-5000 FLOW COMPUTER MAY ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONNEL WHO ARE AUTHORIZED AND TRAINED BY THE OPERATOR OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
Installing the Flow Computer Mounting Options The FC-5000 flow computer can be mounted on a wall or shelf, or in an instrumentation panel� Wall-mount units are shipped in a NEMA 4X enclosure, ready to mount� Panel-Mount Installations 5.50 in. (140 mm) 2.64 in.
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10.000 in. (254 mm) 9.375 in. (238 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 customer-supplied mounting screws� July 2016 CTL-UM-01723-EN-01 Page 11...
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, DO NOT APPLY POWER UNTIL ALL OTHER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. Terminal Connectors Figure 4: Terminal connectors The plug-in connectors on the rear panel of the FC-5000 flow computer are: • Power • USB (HOST) port (external memory flash drive) • USB (DEVICE) port •...
Wiring the Flow Computer Power Input Connector The FC-5000 flow computer’s power input is internally fused and protected from common line noise by a filtering network� TB1 - Power Input Terminal Connector Pin Function Oeference Pin Voltage IN (+) Shield (Chassis GND) Voltage IN (–)
Wiring the Flow Computer Output Connector The FC-5000 flow computer is designed to output a pulse signal for use in feedback on certain applications� The scaled pulse output is configurable and is tied to the rate or total volume� TB7 - Dual Channel Output Terminal...
Wiring the Flow Computer Oelay Output Connectors The FC-5000 flow computer has two Form C relay output terminals� TB3 & TB4 - Oelay Output Terminal Connector Pin Function Oeference Pin Normally Open (+) 13, 16 Common 14, 17 Normally Closed...
To toggle views on the Home screen, press the UP/DOWN keys to switch from or • FLOW RATE CH 1 (Figure 5) • FLOW TOTAL CH 1 (Figure 5) • FLOW RATE CH 1 + FLOW TOTAL CH 1 (Dual Display) (Figure 6) FC-5000 Figure 5: Single display FC-5000 Figure 6: Dual display...
Operator Interface Keypad and Soft Keys The keypad and soft keys are for programming, editing and changing views� Scrolling The screens can display only 4 lines at a time� Some menus have more than 4 items to display� To see the off-screen items, press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll through the entire list�...
Operator Interface Icon Functionality Depending on the task you are performing, 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� Icon Function Display the Home screen or cancel an edit (if you activate it without...
Move cursor to the left to the right Return to Existing previous value menu Move cursor to the left Save value FC-5000 value Return to Make entry Add a Clear entire parent setup positive or decimal new value screen negative...
Operator Interface Selection/Enumeration Editing Pull-down Move up menu in pull-down menu Move down Save value in pull-down FC-5000 menu Return to Create a Enter Set totalizer parent setup custom conversion rollover point screen label factor Figure 6: Selection editing Confirmation Screen...
Menu Structure MENU STOUCTUOE These menu items are explained in detail in the following pages� Initial View MAIN MENU Ch1 Rate/Total Resets Display System System Setup Information Reset Flow Total Ch 1 Language Reset Faults Contrast Part Number Reset Defaults Brightness Firmware Version Serial Number...
System Information SYSTEM INFOOMATION The System Information menu contains build information specific to your configured unit� To view your system information, navigate to System Information from the Main menu� Item Description Configured model number FW VERSION Loaded firmware version SERIAL NO Serial number PERSONALITY For factory/diagnostic purposes only...
Info/Sensor Data INFO/SENSOO DATA The FC-5000 flow monitor features a quick method to view measured data traveling 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�...
Functionality” on page 18 for an explanation of the various on-screen icons� Setting a Password FC-5000 units are shipped without password protection� Passwords can be optionally configured for System Setup and Reset functions� To set a password: 1� Navigate to SYSTEM SETUP > PASSWORD SETUP.
Programming An asterisk ( * ) appears next to the option for which a password is set� Figure 22: An asterisk indicates a set password Deleting a Password 1� Navigate to SYSTEM SETUP > PASSWORD SETUP. 2� Highlight the type of password you want to delete (SETUP MENU PASSWOOD or SYSTEM OESET PASSWOOD) and press F4 (clear)�...
Programming Changing Display Properties To change the display properties for Language, Contrast or Brightness� 1� From the Main menu, highlight DISPLAY and press ENTEO� 2� Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the drop-down menu for LANGUAGE, CONTOAST or BOIGHTNESS and press ENTEO� 3�...
Programming Setting Measurement Options The MEASUREMENT menu lets you select: • Units • Display precision (1…4) • Radix (comma or decimal point) Units The Units parameter determines the engineering unit and time interval for flow rate measurements� 1� Navigate to SYSTEM SETUP > MEASUREMENT� 2�...
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Programming Changing Custom Units 1� Highlight CUST and press ENTEO� The display populates with additional icons that need to be modified for custom units� 2� Press F2 (custom label)� Use the soft keys in conjunction with the numeric keypad and UP/DOWN keys to create a custom label, then press ENTEO� See Table 1 on page 17 and Table 2 on page 18 for button functionality�...
Flow Sensor Type See "Flow Sensor Types" on page 42 for more details on flow type selection for Badger Meter products� 1� Navigate to SYSTEM SETUP > ADVANCED SETUP > SENSOR INPUT� 2� Highlight FLOW SENSOO 1 TYPE and press ENTEO�...
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Programming 100 Point Linearization The FC-5000 flow monitor can be set up to linearize the output from an eligible flow meter� The calibration data for a particular flow meter and the curve fitted K-FACTOR and FREQ/VISC points are included when the meter, calibration and FC-5000 unit are ordered from the factory�...
The scaled output allows you to send a pulse output for any eligible measured value in the FC-5000 flow computer� To set up scaled output, first select an output mode, then edit the parameters available for that output mode� The parameters available depend on the selected mode�...
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Programming 5� Highlight OUTPUT SOUOCE and press ENTEO� One or more options are available, depending on the flow computer model� 6� Highlight an output source and press ENTEO� 7� Press BACKSPACE to return to the CH1 Output Parameter menu� 8� To edit the remaining parameters: a�...
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Programming 4� Highlight CH1 OELAY PAOAMETEO and press ENTEO� The parameters vary, depending on the mode you selected� The parameters are: Parameter Description Output Source Parameter assignment of the output (like flow or total)� Scaling Factor Transmits programmed number of pulses per unit of measure� Units Desired unit of measure for the output�...
Programming Oesetting Totals To reset CH1 Flow Totals, Faults or Defaults: 1� From the Main menu, highlight OESETS and press ENTEO� OTEE: If a password PIN was configured, enter your PIN and press ENTEO� 2� Select the parameter to reset and press ENTEO� 3�...
Programming Digital I/O The Digital I/O channel can be used for remote control of some functions of the FC-5000 flow computer� All six of the channels are input-only and can be configured for any combination of the following� Function Description Inactive No Function�...
Programming Fluid Properties From the Fluid Properties menu, you can set these parameters: Parameter Description Ch 1 Fluid ID Custom text entry for the fluid name� Ch1 Fixed Viscosity (cSt) Numeric entry for fluid viscosity, in centistokes� Ch1 Fixed Density Numeric entry for fluid density�...
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�...
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“Return Material Approval”� Carefully repack the flow computer in the original carton (or other suitable container) and ship to: ATTN: Customer Service Department “FC-5000 FOR REPAIR” Badger Meter Inc� 4545 W� Brown Deer Road P�O� Box 245036...
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 1 independent channel Configurable as square wave 0…30V pulse with 2�5V threshold Configurable as sine wave, zero-centered with 200 mV amplitude and 45 mV threshold...
Part Number Matrix ± 0�01% uncertainty Flow Calculation Adjustable FIR/IIR filtering Pollution Degree Altitude Oestriction Up to 2000 m (6561 ft) Over-Voltage Oating Category II Unlatch Relays Reset Totalizer Unlatch Relays and Reset Totalizer Operator Functions Flow Rate Total Flow Rate and Total Digits 8 digits US Gallons (US GAL), Imperial Gallons (I GAL),...
MODBUS INTEOFACE Modbus Function Code Support The FC-5000 flow monitor 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 Monitor� Meter Product Output Type Flow Sensor Input Technology Line Impeller Impeller Square Wave Frequency PULSE DIC PULSE DEBOUNCE...
Standards and Certifications STANDAODS AND CEOTIFICATIONS Safety 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�...
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