User Manual CONTENTS Scope of This Manual Safety Precautions and Instructions Installation Power Connection Protection Class Setup and Operation Cleaning Repairing Faults RoHs Battery Disposal System Description Nameplate System Settings Installation Installing the Sensor Mounting Positions Power Connections Auxiliary Power Configuring Input/Outputs (I/O) Operation Function Buttons...
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IS-4000, Open-Channel Flow Meter Info Menu PIN Menu Login Menu Troubleshooting Control LED Replace Meter Electronics Specifications Electronics Specifications Sensors Specifications Dimensions Main Menu Program Structure Meter Setup Measurements Inputs/Outputs Total Communications Miscellaneous Info Login Flow Meter ModBus® Register Table IS-4000 Flow Meter Conversion Table Rights Wiring the IS-4000 Meter to an ORION®...
Scope of This Manual SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual contains instructions for installing, operating and programming the IS-4000 flow meter IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation. Keep the manual accessible for future reference. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS Some procedures in this manual require special safety considerations In such cases, the text is emphasized with the following symbols: Symbol...
System Description WARNING FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. RoHs Our products are RoHs compliant Battery Disposal The batteries contained in our products need to be disposed of as per your local legislation, according to EU directive 2006/66/EG SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The IS-4000 Ultrasonic flow meter is designated for flow measurements in open channels and partially filled pipes and volume...
Installation INSTALLATION WARNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING ARE TO BE OBSERVED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNCTIONALITY AND SAFE OPERATION OF THE METER. Installing the Sensor Sensor Gasket 1 Insert the gasket onto the threaded end of the sensor 2 Screw the sensor into the stainless steel mounting bracket or other mounting system that accommodates a 1 in NPT sensor or a 1-1/2 in G thread sensor OTE:...
Power Connections Auxiliary Power WARNING • DO NOT CONNECT METER TO POWER SOURCE UNDER CONDITIONS THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. • WIRING OF THIS EQUIPMENT MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES AND BE WITHIN THE VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY RATING LISTED ON THE METER.
Power Connections Configuring Input/Outputs (I/O) Auxiliary Power Solid-State Display Relay Ethernet Digital Output/Input Analog Output RS-Interface Sensor Input RS-Interface DIP switch Input/Output Description Terminal Analog output* 0…20 mA, 4…0 mA, RL < 800 Ohm, 0…10 mA 7 (+), 8 (-), 9 (GND) Digital output 1* Open collector max 10 kHz, Passive max 32V DC, <100 Hz 100 mA, >100 Hz 20 mA, 3 (-),4 (+) Active 24V DC, 20 mA, (can be powered by analog output if not used)
Operation OPERATION Function Buttons All programming is accomplished using the three function buttons on the front of the unit Screen navigation and digit and parameter selection is performed by a combination of these buttons Use the up-arrow to scroll through the menu screens or to advance numerical digits to change values Use the right-arrow to select digits from left to right and allows or to enter a submenu Use EXIT SAVE to save changed values, return to a previous menu or toggle between Measuring mode and Programing mode Display Icons...
• OTE: For a lost PIN, Contact Badger Meter Technical Support at 800-456-5023 for a replacement PIN Not all levels of access need to be set If no PINs are set up, any user will have access to all functions...
Programming PROGRAMMING Main Menu From the Main Menu, you can access these submenus, each of which is described on the following pages: • Meter Setup • Measurements • Input and Outputs • Totalizer Reset • Communication • Miscellaneous • Information •...
Programming Meter Setup Menu Application Tank Select for a tank application Open Channel Select for an open channel application Sensor Interval Setup of time measurement interval(s); default value is 1 second; larger interval (for instance, 300 seconds) is set when unit is powered from battery WarmUpTime Powering time of sensor(s) before measurement;...
Programming Measurement Menu Length Establishes the unit of measure for the length Display Length Unit Feet Meter Inch Centimeter Millimeter DecimalPlaces – set of the decimal places of the Length values Flow Rate Establishes the unit of measure for the flow rate Display Flow Unit Display...
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Programming Equation Selection OTE: Q/h Table selection is possible only from the Flow Meter Tool software Display Description Exponential Eq Exponential Function Q = K h Contract Weir Contracted Weir Suppress Weir Suppressed Weir CipolettiWeir Cipoletti Weir VNotchWeir30° V Notch Weir 30° VNotchWeir45°...
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Programming Open Channel Calculation Volumetric flow is calculated from actual water level Actual water level is limited by the maximum water level The Exponential Equation for general Parshall or Manhole flume: Q=K.Q Q – Volumetric flow [m ³ K – Coefficient [m (3-n) h –...
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Programming V-notch weir 45° Equation Q= 8 √ 2 • g • tan • 0.580 • (h + 0.0015) Q – Volumetric flow [m³/s] g – Standard gavity 9 80665 [m/s h – Water level [m] V-notch weir 60° Equation Q= 8 √ •...
Programming Input/Outputs Menu Analog Output Range Establishes the range of the analog output signal: 0…100% (= full scale) The following current output ranges are available: • 0…20 mA • 4…20 mA • 0…10 mA Analog output active Analog output passive OTE: If an error message displays, set the current according the programing of the Alarm Mode below When you select bidirectional operation,...
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Programming Digital Outputs You can configure functional operation of the 2 digital outputs For example, you can select Forward Pulse for the digital output and define the pulses per totalizer unit via pulse scale Digital Outputs 1 and 2 The two outputs can be operated as open collector passively or actively Passive output Active output (if analog output is not used) Solid-State Relay...
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Programming Digital Outputs Pulse Width This parameter establishes the ON duration of the transmitted pulse The configurable range is from 0…2000 ms If 0 ms is configured, pulse width is automatically adapted depending on pulse frequency (pulse/pause ratio 1:1) During the configuration the program checks if pulses/unit and pulse width are in accordance with full scale defined If not, an error alarm displays and scale, pulse width or full scale need to be adapted Pulse/Unit...
Programming Figure 2: Tank volume or open-channel flow rate Clear Total Total Resets the totalizer within the ClearTot item on the Flow Meter Tool software August 2021 HYB-UM-02509-EN-06 Page 23...
Programming Communications Menu Interfaces Modbus® RTU RS232, RS485 and RS422 with Modbus RTU Mode can be configured by DIP switches also if termination ON or OFF Modbus Address Address available from 1…247 RS232, RS422, RS485 Baudrate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Bd Parity: Even, Odd, Mark, Received Packets, Sent Packets Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP with MEAP-Header...
User logged in with this PIN will have access to both service and user-level procedures Random Number In case of losing PIN read the random number This number has to be sent to Badger Meter support, which is able to generate the Emergency PIN Between reading random number and entering received...
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING The following error messages may display: Description Possible Cause Recommended Action Reduce pulse scale (pulse/unit) and/or reduce Pulse Output Pulse rate exceeds the maximum pulse width configuration EEPROM Configuration file is missing Replace transmitter Update firmware Replace transmitter if error Configuration Configuration file is corrupted repeats...
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Electronics Specifications Power 92…275V AC (50/60 Hz), < 14 VA Display Graphical LCD 64 × 128, backlight, actual flow rate, totalizers, status display Configuration 3 front-panel mounted push-buttons or mini USB with IP67 connector included Enclosure Die cast powder-coated aluminium, protection class IP67 Supply and signal cables 2 ×...
Dimensions DIMENSIONS 6.46 in. 3.15 in. (164 mm) (60 mm) 5.83 in. (148 mm) 9.80 in. (249 mm) 3.15 in. (60 mm) Ø 0.20 in. (5.2 mm) 2.56 in. (65 mm) Figure 3: IS-4000 flow computer 2.10 in. (53.29 mm) 0.38 in.
Main Menu Program Structure MAIN MENU PROGRAM STRUCTURE Measurements (continued) Equation Selection Table Meter Setup Exponential Eq Contract Weir Application Tank Suppress Weir Open Channel Cipoletti Weir Sensor Interval V NotchWeir30° Warm Up Time V NotchWeir45° Lower Range Value V NotchWeir60° Upper Range Value V NotchWeir90°...
Main Menu Program Structure Inputs/Outputs Communications Analog Output Select Range 4…20 mA Modbus MODBUS Address 0…20 mA RS-232/422/485 Baud Rate 1200 0…10 mA 2400 Alarm Mode 4800 23 mA 9600 3 5 mA 19200 Compensation 38400 Digital Input 115200 Remote Reset Parity Even Pos Zero Reset...
Flow Meter ModBus® Register Table FLOW METER MODBUS® REGISTER TABLE Address Registers Rights Name IS-4000 0x0000 Read only PRODUCT_CODE 7: iSonic 0x0001 Read only PRODUCT_NAME IS-4000 0x0009 Read only FW_NAME iSonic_A_STM32F107RC 0x0019 Read only APP_VERSION Version 0x0023 Read only COMPILATION_DATE Date of compilation 0x0033 Read only COMPILATION_TIME...
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Flow Meter ModBus® Register Table Address Registers Rights Name IS-4000 1: save configuration 2: restore configuration 6: save totalizers 7: clear totalizers 8: clear totalizers 14: current loop calibration point A 15: current loop calibration point B 16: current loop calibration complete 22: default save 23: remote reset 0x0125...
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Flow Meter ModBus® Register Table Address Registers Rights Name IS-4000 0x0206 Service OUT_HIGH OBSOLETE 0x0226 Service DATETIME Date and Time Bit0: Low Battery Bit1: Measure Timeout Bit2: Table Error Bit6: Flow Overload Warning 0x0232 Read only FAULT Bit7: Disk Error Bit8: Configuration Error Bit9: Pulse Overload Warning Bit10: Sensor Disconnected Error...
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Flow Meter ModBus® Register Table Address Registers Rights Name IS-4000 40 Gallons 41 Liters 42 Imperial Gallons 43 Cubic Meters 0x0303 User UNITCODES_VOLUME 46 Barrels 112 Cubic Feet 236 Hectoliters 240 Mega Gallons 241 Acre Feet 0x0304 User DECIMALPLACES_LENGTH Number of decimal places of length Number of decimal places of 0x0305 User...
Flow Meter ModBus® Register Table Address Registers Rights Name IS-4000 0x0320 User DESIGNATION_CURRENT UTF-8 Designation of sensor current 0x0330 User DESIGNATION_ WATERLEVEL UTF-8 Designation of water level 0x0340 User DESIGNATION_FLOW UTF-8 Designation of flow 0x0350 User DESIGNATION_VOLUME UTF-8 Designation of volume 0x0360 User DESIGNATION_TAG...
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