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Ultra Mag Electromagnetic Flow Meter Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual For use with Procomm GO Converter Standard Model For use in non-hazardous locations HL Model For use in hazardous locations: • Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D, T5 30125-70 Rev. 1.2 •...
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.
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.
PREPARING FOR A NEW INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Verify the meter serial numbers on both the converter and sensor match. If the meter serial numbers do not match, contact the factory before continuing with the installation. The serial number tag is located on the side or top of the converter (Figure 2). The tag has the converter model number, the converter serial number, the meter model number and the meter serial number.
PREPARING FOR A NEW INSTALLATION Flow direction Upstream Downstream Meter size Upstream Downstream distance distance 2” & 3” 4” and above Measured from the end of the flange Figure 5 . Upstream and downstream requirements 3 .4 Positioning and Orienting the Sensor The following installation recommendations should be followed (see Figure 6 for installation diagrams): Horizontal installation Vertical installation...
FLOW METER INSTALLATION 4 .0 FLOW METER INSTALLATION NOTE Nothing in this manual supersedes local codes. NOTE The flow of the medium should correspond to the direction shown by the arrow on the sensor. 4 .1 Wafer Style Meter Installation Install the Ultra Mag between two flanged end pipes.
IMPORTANT: Do not cut or alter the cable length on power or signal cables! 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.
REMOTE MOUNT CONVERTER INSTALLATION 5 .3 Pulling Sensor Cable Through Electrical Conduit It is very important to protect the end of the sensor cable when pulling it through a conduit. Cable cover is Water can accumulate in low portions of conduit. Always use a cable cover, or similar method, NOTE not provided.
INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 6 .0 INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION This section describes cable and wire harness connection inside the converter. Section 7.0 describes wire connection for all peripherals outside of the converter, including pulse output and external power options. 6 .1 Terminal Block Diagram and Grounding Lug Coils and electrodes Power...
INTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION 6 .2 Wiring Diagrams TERMINAL BLOCK ASSIGNMENTS Coils Harness Terminal Port Wire Color YELLOW Green/Yellow Yellow GREEN / YELLOW Electrodes Harness Terminal Port Wire Color BLUE BLACK Green/Yellow PINK Pink GREEN / YELLOW Black Blue Pulse Output Harness Terminal Port Wire Color...
(Figure 17) • 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.
Quick Connect Cabled 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.
EXTERNAL WIRE CONNECTION Figure 20 . Ultra Mag junction box with optional quick connect cable ends 7 .3 Power Options Depending on output options and specific application position, you may choose to add additional power options to the battery powered converter. The 5W solar panel option (described in section 7.7) can extend battery life to 10-15 years. Additionally, you have the option of connecting external power of 10-32VDC or 100-240VAC.
The solar panel comes complete with all accessories, except for the xing rod. The solar panel comes complete with all accessories, except for the fixing rod. These instructions apply only to McCrometer-supplied solar panels with a rechargeable battery. Connecting directly to a solar panel could damage the converter.
Installation must conform to NEC requirements. Flanges on the Ultra Mag sensor have a non-conductive coating and may not require grounding rings. For best performance, McCrometer can provide optional grounding rings for all sizes. When installing into a PVC or plastic pipe system, grounding rings are recommended for all sizes.
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GROUNDING AND ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE 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.
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GROUNDING AND ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE 2 . Sensor grounding for meters in an electrically noisy environment If there is electrical noise in the fluid column or electrical current in the pipe, it can be minimized or eliminated using grounding rings or by grounding the pipeline. This applies to meters mated to conductive uncoated pipe. Attach the provided 12 gauge wire, or equivalent, to the ground lug.
BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT ProComm GO Battery Installation and Replacement 9 .0 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Battery Installation and Replacement Procedure for the ProComm GO Converter This procedure applies to all ow meters with the ProComm WARNING GO converter. It describes how to install batteries in a new EXPLOSION HAZARD.
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ProComm GO Battery Installation and Replacement BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 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.
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ProComm GO Battery Installation and Replacement BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 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.
10 .1 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.
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. Software Operation Remove the cap that protects the USB port and plug in a mini USB type B cable.
ERROR MESSAGES FOR TROUBLESHOOTING 12 .0 ERROR MESSAGES FOR TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY MESSAGE Troubleshooting BAT LOW Battery replacement Kit is needed to replace batteries. The batteries Should last approximately 6-9 months from the time the warning is shown. 420 ERR The 4-20 circuit is not wired correctly. Check the wiring diagram and ensure 9-30VDC power is supplied to the circuit.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 13 .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 PC-RD2 DC Converter w/ Modbus RS485 Communications Protocol 15035 / 15036...
Multiple 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%.
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Speci cation Sheet SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS Ultra Mag Flow Meter Flow Meter Specifications (cont .) FLOW METER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.) IP Rating Standard model • Quick Connect (NEMA 6P/IP68 with remote converter) • Compression gland seals (NEMA 6P/IP68 with remote converter) HL model •...
Speci cation Sheet SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS Ultra Mag Flow Meter DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS (CONT.) 14 .2 Flow Meter Dimensions and Weights 4" to 12" Models Body Style DIMENSIONS Est.Shipping Flow Ranges GPM Meter (Lay Lengths) Weight (lbs.)** Pipe Size Standard Pipe ID (Nominal)
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SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS ProComm 14 .3 ProComm GO Converter Specifications 9.0 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Speci cations Electronic Housing Diecast aluminum, powder coated enclosure w/ tamper resistant seal, 6½” x 6½” x 43/8” tall Converter See "Dimensions" section for meter mount and remote mount converter dimensions. Dimensions Battery: Standard: three 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCI2) D size...
SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS ProComm Gallons Barrel (42G) Miners Inch Hour (11.22G) Cubic Feet Barrel (46G) Miners Inch Day (11.22G) Acre Feet Barrel (55G) Miners Inch Hour (9G) CUM Cubic Meters Imperial Gallon Miners Inch Day (9G) Totalizer Units Liters Acre Inch Kilo Gallons...
SPECIFICATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS ProComm 14 .4 ProComm GO Converter Dimensions 10.0 DIMENSIONS Meter mount converter 6.44" 4.34" 6.94" 6.94" Remote mount converter 4.8” 6.4” 8.8” 8.8” Page 31 30125-70 Rev. 1.2 | 02NOV2022 Page 22 30125-72 Rev. 1.2 | 26OCT2022...
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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. •...
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.
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