Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters, TFX-5000 Meter CONTENTS Scope of This Manual Typographic Conventions Unpacking and Inspection Safety Terminology and Symbols Considerations Introduction Dimensions Remote Enclosure Wall Mount Bracket Panel Mount Enclosure Operation Keypad Operation on the Home Screen Keypad Operation in the Menu Structure...
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User Manual RTD Interface Wiring (Energy Models Only) Auxiliary Output Card Wiring Installing the MicroSD Card Connecting the USB Cable Initial Meter Setup Menu Map Parameter Descriptions by Menu Main Menu Structure Setup > Units Setup > Meter Setup > Meter > Pipe Setup >...
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Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2 in and Smaller TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2 in and Smaller for Class I, Div 2 Hazardous Locations TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2 5 in and Larger TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2 5 in and Larger for U S /Canada Hazardous Locations...
Do not use sharp objects when operating the device (such as using a pen to press buttons on the keypad) • When the TFX-5000 meter is a part of a system, it is configured in a fail-safe operation so that if the transmitter signal is compromised, the TFX-5000 meter will not cause harm to the system MPORTANT Not following instructions properly may impair safety of equipment and/or personnel.
SURFACES. ADDITIONALLY, CLEANING OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE DONE ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH. The TFX-5000 transit time meter measures volumetric flow and heating/cooling energy rates in clean liquids as well as those with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration, such as surface water or sewage TFX-5000 ultrasonic flow and energy...
Dimensions Wall Mount Bracket 2.00 in. 2.50 in. 2.00 in. (50.80 mm) (63.50 mm) (50.80 mm) 2.00 in. (50.80 mm) 2.50 in. (63.50 mm) 2.00 in. (50.80 mm) Figure 3: Wall mount enclosure dimensions Panel Mount Enclosure Customer-supplied panel 1.38 in. 1.25 in.
Operation OPERATION Keypad Operation on the Home Screen The MENU/BACK key enters menu structure The DOWN ARROW key toggles between flow rate, flow total, velocity and flow rate with flow total The RIGHT ARROW key has no function The ENTER key has no function Keypad Operation in the Menu Structure The cursor bar highlights the submenu or parameter that will be viewed or edited The scroll bar on the right indicates the relative position the cursor bar is at on the list when there are more than 4 items...
Operation Selecting an Option in a Parameter Selection List The active option in the parameter list has a filled-in box on the left side The scroll bar on the right indicates the relative position the cursor bar is at on the list when there are more than 4 items •...
Installation INSTALLATION Overview Each of the installation steps that follow is explained in detail on page 11 through page 12 The actual installation procedures differ slightly, depending on whether the transducers are fixed or adjustable If the transducers are fixed, you will: 1 Install the transducers 2 Install the transmitter 3 Wire the transmitter...
Installation Installing a Meter with a Remote Transmitter and Fixed Transducers • Locate the transmitter within the length of the transducer cables supplied or exchange the cable for one of proper length • Figure 2 on page 6 for enclosure and mounting dimension details Allow enough room for door swing, maintenance and conduit entrances MPORTANT When routing wires to the transmitter, make sure the cables are not twisted, pinched or hanging loosely.
Installation OTE: Use suitably certified fittings/plugs to maintain the watertight integrity of the enclosure Generally, the right conduit hole (viewed from front) is used for power, the left conduit hole for transducer connections, and the center holes are used for I/O wiring 8 Install the wires through the gland nuts and connect the wires to the removable terminal blocks See “Wiring the Transmitter”...
Installation 6 Use conduit holes where cables enter the enclosure from the bottom Use suitably certified plugs to seal any holes that are not used for cable entry A cable gland kit is included for inserting the transducer and power cables 1/2 in.
Wiring the Transmitter WIRING THE TRANSMITTER IMPORTANT: Select field wiring means rated for 5° C above the maximum area temperature when it is possible that the temperature will exceed 55° C To access terminal strips for wiring, loosen the 4 enclosure captive screws Grasp and lift the cover and open it to the left The cover remains attached and the left screws act as a hinge Torque Requirements The tightening torque requirements for the screw connections of the plug-in terminals are 4 4 lb-in (0 5 Nm) minimum to...
Wiring the Transmitter Rated Conditions of Terminals • Mains AC 85…264V AC Wire 18…12 AWG UL AWM 1007 Type 1007 • 9…28V DC, 20…26V AC Wire 20 AWG UL AWM 1007 Type 1007 • Transducer Cables Badger Meter supplied cable •...
Wiring the Transmitter Power Connect power to the screw terminal block in the transmitter • Low voltage power can use any available conduit hole in the enclosure • Line voltage AC power must use the right conduit hole, which is aligned with the terminal block on the AC power board •...
Wiring the Transmitter Mains Power MPORTANT The measuring device does not have an internal circuit breaker. For compliance with IEC 61010-1, a switch in close proximity to the transmitter is required so that the power supply line can be easily disconnected from the mains. The transmitter may be operated from 90…250V AC, 47…63 Hz, 24VA maximum power source OTE: Mains AC-powered transmitters are protected with 1A, 250V AC, 5×20 mm, slow-blow, field-replaceable fuse...
Wiring the Transmitter NOTE: 4…20 OUT 2 available TP605 External Equipment Black with Energy model only. TP604 No Connect No Connect 5 4-20 OUT 2 3 4-20 OUT 1 800 Ohms max. 2 4-20 LOOP 1 ISO 24V OUT TB600 (Acceptable wire sizes: 28…12 AWG) Power Supply ISO_GND...
Wiring the Transmitter RS485 Output The RS485 feature allows up to 126 transmitters to be placed on a single three-wire cable up to 4000 feet All transmitters are assigned a unique numeric address that allows all of the transmitters on the cable network to be independently accessed Either Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP protocol is used to interrogate the transmitters Flow rate and total can be monitored over the digital communications bus When a USB programming cable is connected, the RS485 and frequency outputs are disabled...
Wiring the Transmitter External Equipment External Equipment (White) (NOTE: Italicized wire colors TB900 TB900 apply to Badger Meter PN 68996.) Temp #1 RTD1 Ex + Temp #1 RTD1 Ex + RTD1 Sense + RTD1 Sense + RTD1 Sense - (Red/Blue) RTD1 Sense - RTD1 Ex - RTD1 Ex -...
Initial Meter Setup You can set up the meter using the TFX-5000 keypad or the SoloCUE Flow Device Manager software This document addresses procedures using the TFX-5000 keypad To use SoloCUE, see the "SoloCUE Flow Device Manager Installation Guide" available at www.badgermeter.com...
Menu Map MENU MAP NOTE: Passcode levels for write access to each menu are as follows: HOME SCREEN Press (O) = Operator, Service or Admin to toggle Flow Rate *Energy Total the options. (S) = Service or Admin Flow Total *Temp #1 / Temp #2 (A) = Admin Velocity...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS BY MENU Main Menu Structure The transmitter’s firmware has a hierarchical menu structure See "Menu Map" on page 22 for a visual path to the parameters The five Main Menus used in the transmitter firmware are as follows: Menu Function SETUP...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu Units Submenus Options/Descriptions Select the units for the flow total displayed on the Home Screen FLOW TOTAL UNITS are automatically converted into the selected option: Option Units Option Units US Gallons Fluid BBL Fluid Barrel (31 5 Gal) MGAL Million US Gallons Liter...
Options CA…CT when ordered with the TFX-5000 meter; fixed size small pipe transducers JZ / KZ 1 MHZ Options JZ and KZ when ordered with the TFX-5000 meter; medium size pipe transducers integrated in a rail TRANSDUCER NZ / RZ / WZ 1 MHZ Options NZ, WZ and RZ when ordered with the TFX-5000 meter;...
DISABLED fluid changes from laminar to transitional to turbulent flow Filter Parameters Filter Method (Default: Adaptive) The TFX-5000 flow meter offers three levels of signal filtering: • None imposes no filtering on the signal from the transducers • Simple with Rejection uses Damping and Bad Data Rejection to filter the flow data •...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu For example, if the average flow rate is 100 gpm and the Hysteresis is set to 10%, a filter window of 90…110 gpm is established Successive flow measurements that reside within that window are recorded and averaged in accordance with the Damping setting Flow readings outside of the window are rejected or accepted in accordance with the Bad Data Rejection setting Filter settings for this example:...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu 3 Samples Outside Flow Outside Hysteresis Limit Hysteresis Limit Sample Limits ±10% Hysteresis Bad Data Rejection Limit Window Flow Figure 41: Bad data (rejection) The flow rate is again outside the original ±10% Hysteresis window, but the data exists for a time period greater than the Bad Data Rejection window In this instance, the meter interprets the data as a new valid flow rate and moves the Hysteresis window to correspond with the new established flow rate 4 Samples Outside...
Field Calibration Procedure To calibrate the TFX-5000 flow meter, use a master meter or gravimetric test stand 1 (Skip this step if firmware is 02 02 480 or higher ) Verify that FACTOR MODE is set to FIELD and the transducer sensor factor...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu Setup > Input/Output > Current #1 (or Current #2) Requires service level passcode or higher if security is enabled The current output, reset input and frequency/pulse/status output can be set up through the SETUP > INPUT/OUTPUT menus An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default Current #1 Submenus Options/Descriptions...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu Setup > Inputs/Output > Output #1 (or Output #2 or Output #3) Output #1, Output #2 or Output #3 can operate independently as a frequency, totalizer pulse, direction status or alarm status output In the SETUP > INPUT/OUTPUTS > OUTPUT #1 (OR OUTPUT #2 OR OUTPUT #3) > MODE menu, select the MODE of operation Then go to the PARAMETERS menu to set up the operation for that MODE Output #3 is available on the energy unit only An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu Output #1 Submenus Options/Descriptions *POSITIVE FLOW NEGATIVE FLOW Select whether the pulse output accumulates only on BIDIRECTIONAL FLOW positive (forward) flow, only on negative (reverse) flow OUTPUT or anytime flow occurs regardless of the flow direction Also available for energy meters: SOURCE (bidirectional) For bidirectional, assign the direction...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu Output #1 Submenus Options/Descriptions *ERRORS ONLY HIGH FLOW LOW FLOW HI/LO FLOW For energy meters only: Select the flow condition or meter condition to trigger the alarm and turn ALARM HIGH ENERGY on the output LOW ENERGY HI/LO ENERGY HIGH TEMP1 HIGH TEMP2...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu Setup > Inputs/Output > Aux Output #1 (or Aux Output #2) This menu shows only with card installed for AUTODETECT or CARD TYPE is set to AUX OUTPUT An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default Output #1 Submenus Options/Descriptions FLOW DIRECTION FREQUENCY and PULSE TOTAL modes are not available with AUX OUTPUT card MODE...
1 Change the Home Screen on the transmitter to read the temperature of the RTDs 2 Connect a computer with SoloCUE Flow Device Manager software to the TFX-5000 transmitter In the Setup > Input tab, check the Temp Sensor Type and Range...
S60 TIMEOUT code when the meter does not receive a message from the master device Enter the time that the TFX-5000 meter should record and display a loss of communication timeout MAC ADDRESS Numeric entry 0…127 BACNET ID Numeric entry 0…4194303...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu Communication Options/Descriptions Submenus Note: WEBSERVER is READ ONLY WEBSERVER *ENABLED DISABLED CLIENT TIMEOUT 0…65,535 ms DEVICE INSTANCE BACnet ID range: 0…99,999,999 *DISABLED DHCP ENABLED Numeric entry ### ### ### ### Enter a value from 1…255 for the first value and 0…255 for the IP ADDRESS remaining values Option not available if DHCP is enabled Numeric entry ### ### ### ### Enter each value from 0…255...
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Parameter Descriptions by Menu Communication Options/Descriptions Submenus Note: WEBSERVER is READ ONLY WEBSERVER *DISABLED ENABLED *DISABLED DHCP ENABLED Numeric entry ### ### ### ### Enter a value from 1…255 for the first value and 0…255 for the IP ADDRESS remaining values Option not available if DHCP is enabled Numeric entry ### ### ### ### Enter each value from 0…255 SUBNET MASK Option not available if DHCP is enabled...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu Setup > Data Logging (Service Level Access) Requires service level passcode or higher if security is enabled Prior to firmware 3 1 13, if the file size exceeds 4 GB, the log file will be closed and a new file started Both files will be accessible The name of the files are FILE0001 txt, FILE0002 txt, and so on With firmware 3 1 13 and later, the maximum size of a file is 1 MB and file name format is YYMMDD## txt where YY is the year, MM is the month, DD is the day and ## is 1…99 for consecutive files saved in a single day SoloCUE Flow Device Manager app supports log transfer of files 1 MB or smaller Log...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu Setup > Passcode Setup > Security If SECURITY is enabled and you exit the MAIN MENU, you must re-enter your passcode to access the MAIN MENU again The passcodes are the same for the display/keypad access and SoloCUE Flow Device Manager access, Each time the menus are accessed either through the display/keypad interface or through SoloCUE, a valid passcode must be entered to change parameters The logged in security level of the display/keypad and SoloCUE are independent For example, a person can log in at the Service level through the display/keypad, while another person logs in at the Admin level through SoloCUE...
ITALIANO Italian DECIMAL Select whether the decimal indicator is a period or a comma *DISABLED Displays the TAG ID on the Home Screen Default is TFX-5000 DISPLAY TAG ID ENABLED Use SoloCUE to change the TAG ID BRIGHTNESS Select the display brightness 10…100% in increments of 10 Default is 70% CONTRAST Adjust the screen contrast 12…37 Default is 24...
Parameter Descriptions by Menu Diagnostics Menu The DIAGNOSTICS menu displays system status and allows you to clear the history, reset to factory defaults and reboot the system An asterisk (*) indicates the parameter default Diagnostics Submenus Options/Descriptions SIGNAL STRENGTH Read-only numeric with message to indicate the quality of the ultrasonic signal HISTORY Chronological list of 120 past errors, alarms and warning messages DELTA TIME FILTERED...
FACTORY RESET confirmation shipped from the factory Any settings made will be reset screen REBOOT Reboots the device The TFX-5000 meter does not require this REBOOT confirmation manual REBOOT for any procedure, but it may be useful for screen system troubleshooting...
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Warning and alarm messages are classified according to NAMUR 107 standards Out of Specification Messages Warning and alarm messages occur when the flow meter is operational, but the readings might be out of specification or an operator might need to take action If a warning or alarm condition occurs, a warning/alarm icon with code will appear in the at the bottom of the Home Screen The flow rate and flow total will continue to be displayed Error Messages An error condition occurs when the flow rate cannot be determined, such as when the signal strength is too low If an error...
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S11 mA TOO HIGH Flow or energy rate higher than 20 mA Check the scaling of the Current #2 output Check wiring If the TFX-5000 meter should supply the power to the current S19 mA SUPPLY VOLTAGE Supply voltage out of range for...
Troubleshooting Informational Events Codes Information events are only displayed in the ALARM HISTORY and not on the Home Screen Code Description I01 POWER ON Power on or rebooted I11 ZERO Meter zeroed I12 FACTORY CALIBRATION Calibration changed from Field to Factory I13 FIELD CALIBRATION Calibration changed from Factory to Field I21 FIRMWARE CHANGED...
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Troubleshooting Symptom: Unstable Flow Possible Causes Recommended Action • Installation issues • Check process loop for variations of entrained air which will impact the flow • Flow instability • Check for pump induced flow instability • Transducer mounting is loose •...
Replacement Procedures REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WARNING DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE OPENING THE ENCLOSURE. Tools Required • A Phillips #2 screwdriver • A flat blade screwdriver • Tweezers for electronics • A workbench that prevents ESD damage to the electronics CONTAINS PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD). BEFORE PICKING UP AN ESD-SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, DISCHARGE YOURSELF BY TOUCHING A GROUNDED BARE METAL SURFACE OR APPROVED ANTI-STATIC MAT.
Back up the device configuration prior to updating the firmware See "TFX-5000 Firmware Update" (available at www.badgermeter.com) for more information OTE: If Security is enabled on the TFX-5000 transmitter, only the ADMIN level can start the firmware update May 2025 TTM-UM-02222-EN-20...
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS System Liquid Types Most clean liquids or liquids containing small amounts of suspended solids or gas bubbles Medium Pipes ± 0 5% ± 0 025 ft/s (0 008 m/s) of reading (JZ, KZ, NZ, RZ, WZ, HZ) Flow Accuracy Large Pipes (LZ, YZ) ±...
Specifications Transmitter 24V DC/AC 9…28V DC @ 8 W max or 20…26 AC 47…63 Hz @ 0 5 A max , 2 Amp slow-blow fuse, not field replaceable Power Options 85…264V AC 47…63 Hz @ 24VA max 1 Amp slow-blow fuse, manually field replaceable Mains AC Over-Voltage Rating Category II (CAT II) Options...
USB Cable RC820648 USB 2 0 mini B connector to A connector, shielded SoloCUE App for Configure, calibrate and troubleshooting TFX-5000 Ultrasonic clamp-on meters; Android 14 and later, iOS 16 and later, Bluetooth 4 2 and Android and iOS later...
Part Number Construction PART NUMBER CONSTRUCTION TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2 in. and Smaller DQ - G - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification General Area US/Canada, CE Transducer Type 1/2 inch ANSI Pipe 3/4 inch ANSI Pipe...
Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2 in. and Smaller for Class I, Div 2 Hazardous Locations DQ - B - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification Hazardous Location, Class I, Division 2 Transducer Type...
Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2.5 in. and Larger DQ - G - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification General Area US/Canada, CE Transducer Type Medium pipe, DTTR, 2.5 in. (65 mm) or larger Medium pipe, submersible DTTN, 2.5 in.
Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes 2.5 in. and Larger for U.S./Canada Hazardous Locations DQ - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification Hazardous Location, Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Location Class I, Div 2, Zone 2/22; Class Transducer Type Medium pipe, DTTR, 2.5 in.
Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Flow Meters for Pipes Larger than 2 in. for ATEX/IECEx Hazardous Locations DQ - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification Hazardous Location, ATEX Zone 2/22, IECEx Zone 2, UKEX V Transducer Type Medium pipe, DTTR, 2.5 in. (65 mm) or larger Medium pipe, submersible DTTN, 2.5 in.
Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Energy Meters for Pipes 2 in. and Smaller DR - G - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification General Area US/Canada, CE Transducer Type 1/2 inch ANSI Pipe 3/4 inch ANSI Pipe 1 inch ANSI Pipe...
Part Number Construction TFX-5000 Energy Meters for Pipes 2.5 in. and Larger DR - G - - XX - Model TFX-5000 Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter Certification General Area US/Canada, CE Transducer Type Medium pipe, DTTR, 2.5 in. (65 mm) or larger Medium pipe, submersible DTTN, 2.5 in.
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