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McCrometer ULTRA MAG Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Ultra Mag
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
for use with Procomm GO Converter
30125-70 Rev. 1.0
November 18, 2021

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  • Page 1 Ultra Mag Electromagnetic Flow Meter Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for use with Procomm GO Converter 30125-70 Rev. 1.0 November 18, 2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Symbols And Warnings .

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Warnings When installing, operating, and maintaining McCrometer equipment where hazards may be present, you must protect yourself by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be trained to enter confined spaces. Examples of confined spaces are manholes, pumping stations, pipelines, pits, septic tanks, sewage digesters, vaults, degreasers, storage tanks, boilers, and furnaces.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    When uncrating the Ultra Mag, any damage due to rough or improper handling should be reported to the transportation firm and McCrometer. If for any reason it is determined that the unit or parts of the unit should be returned to the factory, please contact McCrometer for clearance prior to shipment.

  • Page 5: Preparing For A New Installation

    PREPARING FOR A NEW INSTALLATION 2 .0 PREPARING FOR A NEW INSTALLATION 2 .1 Pipe Run Requirements The meter needs to be located a minimum distance before and after flow disturbances, such as elbows, pumps, partially opened valves, and changes in pipe diameter. The uneven flow created by these obstructions can vary with each system. The minimum distance is measured in pipe diameters (D).

  • Page 6: Positioning And Orienting The Sensor

    PREPARING FOR A NEW INSTALLATION 2 .4 Positioning and Orienting the Sensor The following installation recommendations should be followed (see Figure 2 for installation diagrams): Horizontal installation In horizontal pipe runs, the meter should be installed so that the junction box is vertical insuring the electrodes are positioned to prevent coating by sediments or loss of electrode contact due to air bubbles.

  • Page 7: Flow Meter Installation

    3 .1 Wafer Style Meter Installation Install the Ultra Mag between two flanged end pipes. Hardware and gaskets are provided, but customers must supply the flanged pipe ends. The flow meter may require grounding, depending on the environment they are being installed in. Refer to section 6.0 for a full description of grounding methods that are available.

  • Page 8: Remote Mount Converter Installation

    Connections to the sensor must be made with cable supplied by McCrometer specifically for that purpose. Do not substitute the supplied cable with other types of cable, even for short runs. For repairs or added lengths of cable, the entire cable between the sensor and the converter must be replaced.

  • Page 9: Converter Wiring And Connection

    CONVERTER WIRING AND CONNECTION 5 .0 CONVERTER WIRING AND CONNECTION 5 .1 External Output Connectors 10-35VDC Power/4-20mA Output And Pulse Output The flow meter has one dedicated port and two optional ports on the back side of the electronics enclosure. The dedicated port (center) is used to download data logger information or for meter service and troubleshooting.

  • Page 10: Cable Gland Assignment For Wiring Harnesses

    CONVERTER WIRING AND CONNECTION 5 .2 Cable Gland Assignment for Wiring Harnesses Port assignment 1 - Outputs 2 - Outputs 3 - Power 4 - Coils 5 - Electrodes Figure 9 . Meter mount view Figure 10 . Remote mount view 5 .3 Terminal Block Diagram and Grounding Lug Coils and electrodes...

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagrams

    CONVERTER WIRING AND CONNECTION 5 .4 Wiring Diagrams TERMINAL BLOCK ASSIGNMENTS ATTACHES TO Coils Harness BLACK CHASSIS LUG Terminal Port Wire Color YELLOW Green/Yellow Yellow Chassis Lug Black GREEN / YELLOW Electrodes Harness Terminal Port Wire Color BLUE BLACK Green/Yellow PINK Pink GREEN / YELLOW...

  • Page 12: Optional Smart Output Hook Up

    (Figure 13) • Signals and associated wire colors in the McCrometer SmartOutput™ interface cable are identified together in the top row of the table at right. • Corresponding wire colors for transceivers from each compatible AMI vendor are identified in the columns under the top row.

  • Page 13: Sensor Grounding Methods

    Grounding for meters with minimal ground noise 1 . Preferred method of grounding Ultra Mag meters come standard with a set of grounding rings for use with the preferred method of grounding Ultra Mag meters. This method can be used for all installations, but it is required for non-conductive or internally coated pipe. When pipes are non-conductive, such as PVC or internally coated pipe, you must substitute direct grounding with grounding rings.
  • Page 14 (Figure 15) Next, connect the two mating pipe sections with a 12 gauge wire or equivalent and connect them both to the earth ground. The Ultra Mag should be electrically isolated from the pipeline. 12 gauge ground wire...

  • Page 15: Quick Connect Cable Ends (Optional)

    7 .0 QUICK CONNECT CABLE ENDS (OPTIONAL) IMPORTANT Connections to the sensor must be made with cable supplied by McCrometer specifically for that purpose. Do not substitute the supplied cable with other types of cable, even for short runs. For repairs or added lengths of cable, the entire cable between the sensor and the converter must be replaced.

  • Page 16: Operation

    General The flow meter comes pre-configured from the factory based on the installation parameters provided to McCrometer at the time of order. Other than activating the display, there is nothing required of the user for the basic operation of the flow meter.

  • Page 17: Converter Configuration

    This is only a summary of the configuration tool’s functionality. The software has complete set-up and operation instructions included. The software can be downloaded from the McCrometer Web site. Figure 22 . Plug in mini-USB cable Software Operation Remove the cap that protects the USB port and plug in a mini-USB cable.

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS 11 .0 REPLACEMENT PARTS The image above is representative for all Ultra Mag meter models and sizes. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PC-RA1 AC Converter (Dual 4-20mA Output) PC-RD1 DC Converter (Dual 4-20mA Output) PC-RA2 AC Converter w/ Modbus RS485 Communications Protocol...

  • Page 19: Battery Removal And Installation

    ProComm GO Battery Installation and Replacement BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Battery Installation and Replacement Procedure ® for the ProComm GO Converter 12 .0 BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 3000 This procedure applies to Dura Mag and McMag3000 ow meters with the ProComm GO This procedure applies to flow meters with the ProComm GO converter.
  • Page 20 ProComm GO Battery Installation and Replacement BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION II. Removing the batteries Unplug tall connectors to sensor, outputs, and Loosen the captive screws opposite of the hinge and power. lift the battery cover. Hinge Hinge screws Connectors Unplug the batteries. Cut the two zip ties securing the batteries.
  • Page 21 ProComm GO Battery Installation and Replacement BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION III. Installing the batteries and restoring the power Cut the zip tie holding the 10. Pass the new zip tie through the 11. Wrap the new zip tie around the dry pack to the hinge on the slots in the internal hinge.
  • Page 22 Copyright © 2021 McCrometer, Inc. All printed material should not be changed or altered without permission of McCrometer. Any published pricing, technical data, and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your McCrometer representative for current pricing, technical data, and instructions.

  • Page 23: Specifications, Weights, And Dimensions

    5-point wet ow calibration of every complete ow tube with its signal converter. If desired, the tests can be witnessed by the customer. The McCrometer test facilities are traceable to the National Institute of Standards & Technology. Uncertainty relative to ow is ±0.15%.
  • Page 24 • Annual veri cation / calibration • Stainless steel ID tag * Ultra Mag is certi ed by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 61 for material safety and NSF/ANSI 372 for low lead content. Meter Options • DC powered converter (10-35 VDC, 21 W) •...

  • Page 25: Flow Meter Dimensions And Weights

    Plastic or internally coated pipe - Grounding rings can be installed to establish a connection to earth ground See the Ultra Mag IOM Manual, Lit. # 30119-03, for more information on grounding con gurations using grounding rods SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS and grounding rings.
  • Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS Grounding rings are 0.0625" thick. 14+" Models Body Style DIMENSIONS Est. Shipping Flow Ranges GPM (Lay Lengths) Weight (lbs.)** Pipe Size Meter Standard (Nominal) Pipe ID .2 to 32 FPS Min - Max UM06 UM08 UM06 UM08 UM06 UM08 14"...

  • Page 27: Procomm Go Converter Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS 13 .3 ProComm GO Converter Specifications Physical Speci cations Electronic Housing Diecast aluminum, powder coated enclosure w/ tamper resistant seal, 6½” x 6½” x 43/8” tall Battery: Standard: three 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCI2) D size batteries with two AA backup batteries.

  • Page 28: Procomm Go Converter Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS 13 .4 ProComm GO Converter Dimensions 4.8” 6.4” 8.8” 8.8” Page 26 30125-70 Rev. 1.0 | 18NOV2021...

  • Page 29: Returning A Unit For Repair

    Ship the meter in the original packaging, if possible. Do not ship manuals, power cords, or other parts with your unit unless required for repair. • Please make sure the meter is clean and free from foreign debris prior to shipping. McCrometer may charge a cleaning fee if the meter is sent without being cleaned. •...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    McCrometer, free of charge, FOB the factory in Hemet, the Warranty period at the manufacturer’s option and California, within a period of two (2) years from the date of expense, without obligation to renew the expired Warranty delivery.
  • Page 31 ™ Copyright © 2021 McCrometer, Inc. All printed material should not be changed or altered without permission of McCrometer. Any published pricing, technical data, Copyright © 2001-2021 McCrometer, Inc. All printed material should not be changed or altered without permission of McCrometer. Any published pricing, and instructions are subject to change without notice.

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