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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 1 Safety 1 Safety Information in this manual is intended only to assist our customers in the efficient operation of our equipment. Use of this manual for any other purpose is specifically prohibited and its contents are not to be reproduced in full or part without prior approval of the Technical Publications Department.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 1 Safety 1.3 Health & Safety To ensure that our products are safe and without risk to health, the following points must be noted: The safety requirements of this equipment, any associated equipment and the local environment must be taken into consideration during installation.
WaterMaster 2 Introduction 2 Introduction WaterMaster™ is a range of high performance electromagnetic flowmeters for the measurement of electrically conductive fluids. Systems are normally supplied factory-configured and calibrated. This manual provides end-user details for WaterMaster integral- and remote-transmitters and associated sensors.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation 3 Mechanical Installation 3.1 Unpacking Sling Angle <90° Fig. 3.1 Unpacking Caution. Visually inspect equipment for damage before installing. Do not install damaged or faulty equipment. 3.2 Installation Conditions Caution. Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure marked on the equipment.
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation Fig. 3.4 Localized Heat Allow room to read display Fig. 3.5 Siting 0 x Pipe Dia. >5 x Pipe Dia. Min. Min. Flow Direction Fig. 3.6 Straight Pipe Requirements Fig. 3.7 Fluid Level IM/WM Issue 7...
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation 60 °C (140 °F) Max. –20 °C (–40 °F) Min. Fig. 3.8 Within Temperature Limits Fig. 3.9 Shade Supports Fig. 3.10 Above Ground IM/WM Issue 7...
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1 m (3.3 ft) <12 hours Accrued time IP68 (NEMA 6) IP67 (NEMA 4X) Fig. 3.12 Within Environmental Rating Backfill Protection Plate Recommended Fig. 3.13 Underground Note. For further details when burying flow sensors contact the ABB Service Organisation. IM/WM Issue 7...
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation 70 °C (158 °F) Max. – 20 °C (– 4 °F) Min. Fig. 3.14 Cable Routing Fit Gaskets Gaskets Same Size as Pipe Fig. 3.15 Gasket Fitting 0.7 m (2.3 ft) Min. Fig. 3.16 Separation of Sensors...
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation 3.3.2 Sensor Dimensions Note. Lay length – all sensors conform to ISO13359. DN 3 to 32 Full Bore Max. Max. Fig. 3.20 DN 3 to 32 Full Bore Meter Size Dimensions mm (in) NPS/NB 3 to 8 0.12 to 0.31...
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation DN 40 to 300 Full Bore Max. Max. Fig. 3.21 DN 40 to 300 Full Bore Meter Size Dimensions mm (in) NPS/NB 150 (5.9) 200 (7.9)** 165 (6.5) 200 (7.9)** 200 (7.9) 200 (7.9)** 230 (9.1)
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation Max. Max. Fig. 3.23 DN 700 to 2200 Full Bore Meter Size Dimensions in mm (in) NPS/NB 535 (21.1) 550 (21.7)** 600 (23.6) 600 (23.6)** 640 (25.2) 698 (27.5)** 715 (28.1) 768 (30.2)** 840 (33.1) 918 (36.1)**...
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 3 Mechanical Installation DN 15 to 25 Reduced Bore 61 (2.4) (5.0) (3.5) Fig. 3.24 DN 15 to 25 Reduced Bore – Remote Transmitter Mounting Options Meter Size Dimensions mm (in) Connection NPS/NB 119 (4.7) in B or...
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4 Electrical Installation 4.1 Grounding Caution. For safety reasons and optimum performance, the flowmeter, pipelines and medium must be correctly bonded and grounded according to regulations. Note. The flow sensor must not be connected to a ground spike.
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation Optional fluid Plastic Pipe Metal Pipe contact ring Fig. 4.3 Flanged Metal Pipe to Plastic Pipe Optional fluid Plastic Pipe Metal Pipe contact ring Fig. 4.4 Metal Pipe with Plastic Make-up Insert Refer to Section 4.2, page 19 Optional fluid contact rings Fig.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.3 Transmitter Terminal Connections Warning. Isolate the transmitter from power supplies before removing the cover. Fig. 4.8 Accessing the Transmitter Terminals Referring to Fig. 4.8: 1. Slacken (but do not remove) the four transmitter cover screws 2.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.4 Cable Preparation (Remote Systems Only) Caution. Maintain Environmental Protection at all times – See Section 4.5.2, page 24. To prepare the cable for connection at the transmitter and sensor terminal blocks: 1. Remove the outer cable insulation and Mylar® wrap.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.5.1 Sensor Cable Terminal Connections and Recommended Cable Lengths Cut cables to 60 mm (2.35 in) Cut cables to 70 mm (2.75 in) D1/TFE Brown Orange Yellow Green Blue Blue Violet Violet (Sleeve) (Screen)
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.5.2 Environmental Protection Fig. 4.12 Potting the Sensor Terminal Box Warning. Potting materials are toxic. Read the manufacturers' instructions carefully before preparing the potting material and use suitable safety precautions. Power up and check all connections before potting.
Inductive loads must be suppressed or clamped to limit voltage swings. Operation of outputs is programmable. External isolators are not normally required as the pulse and alarm circuit is electrically separated from all other WaterMaster connections. 4.6.1 Frequency Outputs PLC or Datalogger...
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.6.4 Test Point Access Note. A typical DVM probe can access (fit) the PCB's test holes. 4 to 20 mA IC– Not Used 31 32 Frequency Outputs O/P1 O/P2 O/P3 Alarm Outputs Not Used Fig.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.7 Power Supply Connections Warning. Electrical installation and earthing (grounding) must be in accordance with relevant national and local standards. Power must be connected via a suitable isolator and fused in accordance with relevant standards.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.7.2 DC (and Low Voltage AC) Power Supply Power Supply Indicator LED *DC Fuse F2 2 A Type T (see table below for suppliers) Internal Earth Screws 2/ Black Green/Yellow External Earth >4 mm (<10 AWG) Copper Wire...
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.7.3 Configuration DIP Switches Three configuration DIP switches are mounted on the transmitter backplane board. These are factory set as follows: Remote transmitter – all OFF Integral transmitter – SW3 ON For MID-compliant flowmeters set the read-only / MID protection switch to ’ON’ to ensure the meter is secure from tampering.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 4 Electrical Installation 4.8 Refitting the Cartridge and Cover Warning. Ensure the transmitter is isolated from power supplies before refitting the cover. Caution. To avoid damaging the cartridge during refitting, do not overtighten the cartridge screws. Red Label...
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 5 Start-up and Operation 5 Start-up and Operation Note. This section describes the options available at the 'Easy Setup' menu. Refer to the Programming Manual (IM/WMP) for comprehensive details of all end-user menus and operating levels. 5.1 Navigating the Menus and Parameters The four keys below the display are used to navigate through the menus and to execute all system commands and selections.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 5 Start-up and Operation 5.2 Start-up Screens At start-up, the type of screen displayed indicates the status of the system. There are four common start-up screen types as follows: System Start-up System Startup At system start-up, a progress bar is displayed for the duration LOADING SYSTEM DATA of the start-up period.
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 5 Start-up and Operation Installation Changed System Startup If the sensor data stored in the transmitter memory does not INSTALLATION CHANGED match the data of the connected sensor, the warning Identify Changed Item 'INSTALLATION CHANGED' is displayed.
Note. If a time-out occurs (5 minutes of no activity), enter the password again to access the menus. Next 5.3.1 Default Passwords The WaterMaster transmitter is supplied with default passwords for access to 'Standard' and 'Advanced' level menus. The two passwords are: 'Standard' access password: 2 'Advanced' access password: 3 Passwords can contain up to 5 characters and are not case sensitive.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 5 Start-up and Operation 5.3.2 Entering Passwords To select password characters and enter passwords: 1. Scroll to the 'Access Level' screen and select the required access level. Press the key to display the 'Enter Password' screen. 2. Use the keys to scroll to and highlight the first password character to be selected.
Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 5 Start-up and Operation 5.4 Easy Setup Easy Setup Menu Easy Setup The 'Easy Setup' level is used to set the system up quickly and contains a series of options for users with 'Standard' and 'Advanced' access permission. Users with 'Read Only' access cannot make selections at this level.
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Electrical connections 20 mm glands in NPT 20 mm armored glands Sensor cable ABB WaterMaster cable available in two forms – standard and armored Maximum length 200 m (660 ft) Sensor – Physical Specification Wetted Parts Lining material Polypropylene (sizes DN40 to 200 [1...
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 6 Specification Sensor – Physical Specification Non-wetted Parts Flange material Carbon steel Housing material Carbon steel (sizes DN40 to 200 [1 to 8 NB] and DN700 to 2200 [28 to 84 NB]) Plastic (sizes DN250 to 600 [10 to 24 NB])
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Electromagnetic Flowmeter WaterMaster 6 Specification Tamper-Proof Security Write access prevented by internal switch combined with external security seals for MID applications Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish Infrared service port USB adapter (accessory), USB 1.1. and 2.0 compatible Driver software for Windows 2000, XP and Vista...
7.2 Declaration of Conformance Copies of CE and PED certification will be available on request. WaterMaster has OIMLR49 Certificate of Conformity to accuracy class 1 and 2. Copies of accuracy certification are available on request. WaterMaster has been type examined under directive MID 2004/22/EC, Annex MI-001. Copies of this certificate are available on request.
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