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Electromagnetic Flowmeter

AquaMaster™ Explorer

2 Mechanical Installation

8

IM/AM/E

Issue 10

2.3 Transmitter Dimensions

2.3.1 Terminal Box – Sensor-mounted

Dimensions in mm (in)

Fig. 2.18 Sensor-mounted Terminal Box

Dimensions in mm (in)

Fig. 2.19 Round Terminal Box

61 (2.4)

M20 Cable 
Gland Shown

95 (3.75)

80 (3.15)

30 (1.2)

100 (3.93)

36.5 (1.43)

62 (2.44)

80 (3.2)

Summary of Contents for AquaMaster Explorer

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual IM AM E Issue 10 Electromagnetic Flowmeter AquaMaster Explorer ...

Page 2: ...ovative design and development to incorporate the latest technology The UKAS Calibration Laboratory No 0255 is just one of the ten flow calibration plants operated by the Company and is indicative of our dedication to quality and accuracy 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 speci...

Page 3: ...Cables AquaMaster Explorer 18 3 3 2 Conversion Kits AquaMaster AquaMaster Explorer 19 3 3 3 Close Coupled Integral Mounting Kit AquaMaster Explorer 19 3 4 Input Output Connections 20 3 4 1 Frequency Outputs 20 3 4 2 Alarm Interface 20 3 4 3 AquaMaster Explorer Input Output Connections 21 3 4 4 Local Computer Connection 22 3 4 5 Power Supply Connections 22 3 4 6 Pressure Transducer Optional 23 4 St...

Page 4: ...ensor manual supplied at time of ordering Warning Installation and maintenance must be carried out only by suitably trained personnel Read all relevant sections of this manual before selecting a location The safety requirements of this equipment any associated equipment and the local environment must be taken into consideration during installation Install and use this equipment in accordance with ...

Page 5: ...l Installation IM AM E Issue 10 3 2 Mechanical Installation 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Installation Conditions Fig 2 1 Unpacking Caution Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure marked on the equipment Fig 2 2 Spillage Fig 2 3 Vibration Note Metal case design shown ...

Page 6: ... AM E Issue 10 Fig 2 4 Localized Heat Fig 2 5 Siting Fig 2 6 Within Temperature Limits Fig 2 7 Straight Pipe Requirements Allow Room to Read Display 60 C 140 F Maximum 20 C 4 F Minimum 10 C 14 F Minimum 80 C 176 F Maximum 2 x Pipe Dia 5 x Pipe Dia Minimum Minimum Flow Direction ...

Page 7: ...aMaster Explorer 2 Mechanical Installation IM AM E Issue 10 5 Fig 2 8 Fluid Level Fig 2 9 Shade Fig 2 10 Within Environmental Rating Fig 2 11 Above Ground 2 m 78 in Submerged 9 Months Accrued Time IP68 NEMA 6P ENCLOSURE 6P Supports ...

Page 8: ... Issue 10 Fig 2 12 Temperature Difference Fig 2 13 Underground Note For further details when burying flow sensors contact the ABB Service Organisation Fig 2 14 Cable Routing Fig 2 15 Gasket Fitting Adequate Protection Plate Recommended Backfill Fit Gaskets Gaskets Same Size as Pipe ...

Page 9: ...etic Flowmeter AquaMaster Explorer 2 Mechanical Installation IM AM E Issue 10 7 Fig 2 16 Access to Transmitter Fig 2 17 Separation of Sensors For Access to Display and Communication Connector 0 7 m 2 3 ft Minimum ...

Page 10: ...n 8 IM AM E Issue 10 2 3 Transmitter Dimensions 2 3 1 Terminal Box Sensor mounted Dimensions in mm in Fig 2 18 Sensor mounted Terminal Box Dimensions in mm in Fig 2 19 Round Terminal Box 61 2 4 M20 Cable Gland Shown 95 3 75 80 3 15 30 1 2 100 3 93 36 5 1 43 62 2 44 80 3 2 ...

Page 11: ...mensions in mm in Fig 2 20 AquaMaster Explorer Dimensions Dimensions in mm in Fig 2 21 AquaMaster Explorer Battery Pack Dimensions AquaMaster Ø6 5 0 25 Ø13 0 50 115 4 50 177 7 0 50 2 0 168 6 6 21 0 80 136 5 4 Remote Mounted Explorer Transmitter Sensor mounted Explorer Transmitter 105 4 1 135 5 30 70 2 75 135 5 30 8 0 30 ...

Page 12: ...wo visible signal strength indicator bars are recommended For SMS text a minimum of one visible signal strength indicator bar is recommended The following must also be observed when deciding on the antenna mounting location For best results mount the antenna as high above local ground level as possible If the antenna must be mounted below ground achieve optimum results by ensuring there is a stron...

Page 13: ...mote Antenna Referring to Fig 2 24 1 Remove the cover A from the socket on top of the transmitter 2 Gently push the antenna plug B into the socket then twist the screw ring clockwise until locked Fig 2 23 GSM Antenna Installation Fig 2 24 Connecting a Remote Antenna AquaMaster Explorer 50 mm 2 0 in AquaMaster A B ...

Page 14: ... wash off any loose dirt from the case 3 On the back of the transmitter unscrew and remove the cover A to the SIM card holder B 4 Carefully lift the right hand edge of the holder B outwards 5 Slide the SIM card C into the carrier contact side down and bevelled edge to the top right 6 Close the holder B until it clicks into place and refit the cover Fig 2 25 Installing a SIM Card AquaMaster Explore...

Page 15: ...und connection to the flowmeter body ground see Fig 3 3 and Fig 3 4 The flow sensor must not be connected to a ground spike For bonding connections use 4 mm2 10AWG cable Older sensors from DN40 to DN80 that are fitted with bare metal stainless steel flanges do not require fluid contact rings Fig 3 1 All Metal Pipe Including Lined Metal Pipe Fig 3 2 All Metal pipe including lined metal pipe sizes D...

Page 16: ...ter AquaMaster Explorer 3 Electrical Installation 14 IM AM E Issue 10 Fig 3 3 Battery powered AquaMaster Explorer Transmitter Mounted in a Chamber Fig 3 4 Battery powered AquaMaster Explorer Transmitter Mounted in a Cabinet ...

Page 17: ...to the socket and rotate it until it engages then tighten the locking ring Notes If the sensor cable is fitted with the metal MIL spec connector connection is via the MIL spec sensor cable adapter part number WEBC2001 available separately If the sensor cable is terminated with flying leads connection is via a sensor cable adapter box part number WABC2024 B available separately Fig 3 5 AquaMaster E...

Page 18: ... 3 6 1 Remove the screwed cap A on the sensor connector 2 Gently push the sensor plug B into the socket and rotate it until it engages then tighten the locking ring Note If the sensor cable is terminated with flying leads connection is via a sensor cable adapter box part number WABC2035 available separately Fig 3 6 AquaMaster Explorer Sensor Connections MIL style A B ...

Page 19: ... WEBC 2004 over the cable to be sealed 2 Connect the cable B to the appropriate transmitter connector 3 Slide the locking ring C over the connector 4 Pass the wire of the seal D through both the hole in the locking ring and the matching hole in the front of the transmitter Close the seal Fig 3 7 AquaMaster Explorer Use of Tamper Detection Seals Note This arrangement is an option and applies to Bul...

Page 20: ...Pressure transducer with MIL adapter WEBC2003 01 Remote GSM aerial kit 1 m WEBC2003 05 Remote GSM aerial kit 5 m future option WEBC2004 Connector security locking ring pack of 5 WEBC2005 19 way MIL output adapter WEBC2006 2x19 way MIL output adapter WEBC2007 Technolog output adapter WEBC2010 05 Scanreader cable 5 m WEBC2010 10 Scanreader cable 10 m WEBC2010 20 Scanreader cable 20 m WEBC2010 30 Sca...

Page 21: ...er without remote serial comms Includes Junction Box and two sockets sensor 8 way plastic and output socket 8 way plastic Junction Box converts sensor cable to 8 pin plug connector WEBC0208 AquaMaster Conversion Kit for AquaMaster with remote serial comms Includes Junction Box and two sockets sensor 8 way plastic and output socket 10 way plastic Junction Box converts sensor cable to 8 pin plug con...

Page 22: ...ge e g connecting to a floating datalogger unless COM is operated within its galvanic isolation range 35 V from earth Fig 3 8 Frequency Output Connections Note Outputs 1 2 are not polarity sensitive The common connection for these outputs is designated COM Fig 3 9 Alarm Output Connections AquaMaster Note Output 3 is not polarity sensitive The common connection for these outputs is designated COM A...

Page 23: ...mote version Pin Bulgin Pin MIL Style Signal Function Color Output Cable 1 A V Scanreader V Violet 2 B DATA Scanreader Data Blue 3 C O P COM Output Common Yellow 4 D O P2 Reverse Pulses or Direction Indicator Red 5 E O P3 Alarm Output Brown 6 F O P1 Forward Pulses or Forward Reverse Pulses Orange 7 G 0V Scanreader 0V Screen 8 NC Not Used Table 3 1 AquaMaster Explorer Connector Input Output Connect...

Page 24: ...TER Electrical installation and earthing grounding must be in accordance with relevant national and local standards Note Power supply connections earthing arrangements are identical for cathodically protected remote transmitter systems For cathodically protected integral transmitter systems follow cathodic installation practices The AquaMaster Explorer is battery powered refer to Fig 4 1 for conne...

Page 25: ...f pressures and cable lengths Fig 3 13 AquaMaster Explorer fitted with Optional Pressure Transducer Connector Bulgin Fig 3 14 AquaMaster Explorer fitted with Optional PressureTransducer Connector MIL Style Caution Use only the pressure transducer supplied with the transmitter Use of other pressure transducers will require alteration of the pressure span and zero factors in the transmitter ...

Page 26: ...her battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Dispose of all battery packs promptly Keep away from children Dispose of battery packs in accordance with local regulations Where possible recycle used batteries Contact the local environmental authority for further information regarding disposal or recycling schemes for used batteries Operation at elevated temperatures 45 C will significantly sh...

Page 27: ...ts automatically If the display shows Err 2 or 3 contact ABB 4 3 Display Activation For normal operation activate the light sensitive display by first covering the display area totally On removing the covering the display activates and cycles through the programmed set of display measurements Fig 4 3 Location of Controls Note For the use of local or remote serial communication and how to alter the...

Page 28: ...cates the main battery pack is exhausted and the transmitter is now running on the battery pack reserve supply The flowmeter is still working normally The battery pack should now be changed Battery Pack Exhausted Important Both the main and reserve battery packs are exhausted and the flowmeter is no longer working Replace the battery pack Note On transmitters fitted with built in data loggers down...

Page 29: ...d sockets on AquaMaster Explorer Flow Transmitters ABB recommend regular treatment of the gold connector pins 4 5 1 Service Intervals Treat all connectors at 3 year intervals when the battery is changed when the installation is visited for other reasons such as CalMaster 2 Verification Fig 4 4 Transmitter Sockets Bulgin Fig 4 5 Transmitter Sockets MIL Style Connectors Connectors ...

Page 30: ...g action 14g Applications 150 approx D5MS 15 DeoxIT GOLD Contact Enhancer conditioner Protector DeoxIT GOLD G5 Mini Spray 5 solution 14 g flushing action and safe on plastics Applications 150 approx G5MS S Item Precaution Real time Clock This procedure may result in the loss of the real time clock Once the treatment is complete check and if necessary re program the real time clock and date see sec...

Page 31: ...tor pins Avoid unnecessary spraying onto transmitter housing 3 Connect a corresponding male female connector to the connector under test 5 times 4 Wait 10 seconds 5 Reapply one short burst around 0 5s duration of DeoxIT DN5 spray to the metal surfaces 6 Allow any residue to run out of connector 7 Wait 30 seconds for the application to dry Fig 4 6 Cleaning the Gold Connector Pins Note The surfaces ...

Page 32: ...ion of DeoxIT Gold GN5 spray to the metal surfaces 4 Allow any residue to run out of connector 5 Wait 30 seconds for the application to dry 4 5 6 Completion Tasks To complete servicing of the plugs and sockets 1 Reconnect peripheral devices 2 Refit protective caps on unused connection sockets 3 For transmitters with built in loggers and no GSM re program the real time clock and date see Programmin...

Page 33: ...C2010 Sensor Cable Assy 0 5 m for integral close coupled WABC2010 01 Sensor Cable Assy 1 m for remote WABC2010 03 Sensor Cable Assy 3 m for remote WABC2010 10 Sensor Cable Assy 10 m for remote WABC2010 20 Sensor Cable Assy 20 m for remote WABC2010 30 Sensor Cable Assy 30 m for remote WABC2010 40 Sensor Cable Assy 40 m for remote WABC2010 50 Sensor Cable Assy 50 m for remote WABC2010 60 Sensor Cabl...

Page 34: ...on Kits WEBC0207 AquaMaster Conversion Kit for AquaMasters without remote serial comms Includes Junction Box and two sockets sensor 8 way plastic and output socket 8 way plastic Junction Box converts sensor cable to 8 pin plug connector WEBC0208 AquaMaster Conversion Kit for AquaMasters with remote serial comms Includes Junction Box and two sockets sensor 8 way plastic and output socket 10 way pla...

Page 35: ...277 3 7 16 29 0 40 1 76 0 25 1 10 250 0 63 2 77 0 4 1 76 160 80 3 125 550 100 440 5 9 25 97 0 64 2 81 0 4 1 76 250 1 4 40 0 63 2 77 160 100 4 200 880 160 700 9 4 41 38 1 0 4 4 0 64 2 81 250 1 6 7 04 1 4 40 160 125 5 313 1378 250 1100 14 7 64 72 1 6 7 04 1 0 4 4 250 2 5 11 1 6 7 04 160 150 6 500 2200 400 1760 23 5 103 46 2 56 11 27 1 6 7 04 250 4 17 61 2 5 11 160 200 8 788 3470 630 2770 37 162 90 4...

Page 36: ...applicable in networks for the supply distribution and discharge of water and associated equipment and is therefore exempt Conductivity 50 µS cm End Connections Thread end connections 15 mm G 3 4 in B 3 4 in NPSM 20 mm G 1 in B 1 in NPSM 25 mm G 11 4 in B 11 4 in NPSM 40 to 300 mm 1 5 to 12 in flanged EN1092 1 ISO 7005 PN10 PN16 PN25 PN40 ANSI B16 5 1 5 Class 150 AS 2129 Tables C D E F and H AS 40...

Page 37: ...6 years with a small degradation in response time and slightly increased measurement uncertainty contact ABB for details Battery life is shorter with GSM depending on how frequently it is used and for what period For example used once per day for SMS automated reporting of data logged at 15 minute intervals the life of a battery pack would be typically reduced to approximately 4 years Pulse and al...

Page 38: ...ERT Compatible inductive pads Starpad ABB Telemetry applications using remote serial data communications Internal GSM modem Dual Band GSM fully programmable schedule for battery operation and Automated Meter Reading Pressure System External Transducer Pressure range 16 bar g or 16 bar Abs Connection Standard quick fit male probe connector via an adapter cable Operating temperature range 20 ambient...

Page 39: ...d 15 s battery powered Languages English French German Spanish Italian Dutch Languages can be changed via Windows download program contact ABB Note Operation outside ambient temperature limits of 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F reduces battery capacity and shortens battery life Process Ambient Storage 70 C 158 F 70 C 158 F 60 C 140 F 30 C 22 F 20 C 4 F 10 C 14 F ...

Page 40: ...ter Explorer 5 Specification 38 IM AM E Issue 10 Mounting Pipe Conditions Pressure Loss Flow Rate Pressure Loss in bar psi Q3 0 63 9 1 Q3 2 0 16 2 3 Sensor Electrodes 45 Maximum 5 x pipe dia minimum 2 x pipe dia minimum Flow Direction ...

Page 41: ...water General advice is to mount the antenna as high as possible always outside of any metal enclosure and not under the surface of the ground Logger 1 2 3 Logger Function Flow Pressure Flow Pressure Forward Reverse Tariffs Net Flow Totals No of Records 8831 11361 366 Logging Interval 15 to 65500 s adjustable 24 hr fixed Typical Capacity 3 months 15 min 7 days 1 min 1 year Mode Cyclic Cyclic Cycli...

Page 42: ... Format from Country Code DDMMYY MMDDYY Flow Response Time s 3 3 Display Flow Rate Yes Yes Display Forward Total Yes Yes Display Reverse Total Yes Yes Display Net Total No No Display Date No No Display Velocity No No Output Option Pulse Forward Pulses Forward Pulses Forward Output Option Pulse Reverse Pulses Reverse Pulses Reverse Profile Factor 1 1 Probe Insertion Factor 1 1 Meter Size Dimensions...

Page 43: ... Size Dimensions mm in Approx Weight mm in A B kg lb 40 11 2 176 7 200 7 9 11 24 50 2 176 7 200 7 9 12 27 65 21 2 219 8 6 200 7 9 13 29 80 3 219 8 6 200 7 9 18 40 100 4 230 5 9 8 250 9 8 15 33 150 6 281 11 8 300 11 8 31 68 200 8 402 15 8 350 13 8 48 106 250 10 440 17 3 450 17 7 75 165 300 12 480 18 9 500 19 7 112 247 A 128 5 61 2 4 89 3 5 B A ...

Page 44: ...anged DS AMAS Issue 5 Explorer Meter Size Dimensions mm in Approx Weight mm in A B C kg lb 350 14 513 20 2 520 20 5 550 21 7 100 220 400 16 570 22 4 576 22 7 600 23 6 115 253 450 18 632 24 9 627 24 7 698 27 5 160 352 500 20 686 27 0 679 26 7 768 30 2 217 455 600 24 772 30 4 770 30 3 918 36 1 315 693 A B C 50 A ...

Page 45: ...ore boarding an aircraft Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communications systems Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender legal action or both 3 Do not operate the cellular terminal or mobile in the presence of flammabl...

Page 46: ...s Area Protection 44 IM AM E Issue 10 Fig A 1 AquaMaster Block Diagram 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 Measurement System Pressure Transducer Processor Display Part No WEBC2000 Local Configuration Adaptor Common Pulse Alarm Circuits Optional GSM Modem Transmitter Sensor ...

Page 47: ... Analytics Instrumentation pH Conductivity and Dissolved Oxygen Transmitters and Sensors Ammonia Nitrate Phosphate Silica Sodium Chloride Fluoride Dissolved Oxygen and Hydrazine Analyzers Zirconia Oxygen Analyzers Katharometers Hydrogen Purity and Purge gas Monitors Thermal Conductivity Customer Support We provide a comprehensive after sales service via a Worldwide Service Organization Contact one...

Page 48: ...inuous product improvement and the right is reserved to modify the information contained herein without notice Printed in UK 02 10 ABB 2010 ABB Limited Oldends Lane Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3TA UK Tel 44 0 1453 826661 Fax 44 0 1453 829671 ABB Inc 125 E County Line Road Warminster PA 18974 USA Tel 1 215 674 6000 Fax 1 215 674 7183 ...

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