Electronic Commercial Water Meter
Powered by External Battery Pack
AquaMaster
TM
Explorer
Installation Manual
IM/AM/E_5
Page 1: ...Electronic Commercial Water Meter Powered by External Battery Pack AquaMasterTM Explorer Installation Manual IM AM E_5 ...
Page 2: ...tomers 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 Communications Department Warning Refer to the manual for instructions Caution Risk of electric shock Protective earth ground terminal Earth ground terminal Direct current supply only...
Page 3: ...purchased has GSM capability read Appendix A on page 24 before selecting a location 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 2 Installation Conditions 2 2 3 Transmitter Dimensions 4 2 4 GSM equipped Transmitters 5 2 4 1 GSM Antenna Installation 5 2 4 2 Connecting a Remote Antenna 7 2 4 3 Installing a SIM Card 8 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 9 3 1 Bonding Grounding ...
Page 4: ...uaMaster 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 InstallationConditions Figs 2 1to2 17 Caution Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure marked on the equipment Fig 2 1 Unpacking Fig 2 2 Spillage Fig 2 3 Vibration Fig 2 4 Localized Heat Fig 2 5 Siting Fig 2 6 Straight Pipe Requirements Fig 2 7 Fluid Level Fig 2 8 Within Temperature Limits Fig 2 9 Shade ...
Page 5: ...Fit gaskets Gasket same size as pipe 0 7m 2 3 ft minimum For access to batteries display and communication connector 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Fig 2 10 Above Ground Fig 2 11 Temperature Difference Fig 2 12 Within Environmental Rating Fig 2 13 Underground Fig 2 14 Cable Routing Fig 2 15 Gasket Fitting Fig 2 16 Separation of Sensors Fig 2 17 Access to Transmitter ...
Page 6: ...7 0 Ø6 5 0 3 Ø13 0 5 136 5 4 21 0 8 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 3 Transmitter Dimensions Fig 2 18 and 2 19 Fig 2 18 Transmitter Dimensions Fig 2 19 Battery Pack Dimensions 135 5 3 135 5 3 8 0 3 70 2 75 Dimensions in mm in Dimensions in mm in ...
Page 7: ...load services a minimum of two 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 ...
Page 8: ...6 50mm 2 in Fig 2 21 GSM Antenna Installation 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 4 1 GSM equipped Transmitters ...
Page 9: ...e socket on top of the transmitter 2 Gently push the antenna plug into the socket then twist the screw ring clockwise until locked 2 1 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2 4 2 Connecting a Remote Antenna Fig 2 22 Fig 2 22 Connecting a Remote Antenna ...
Page 10: ...w and remove the cover to the SIM card holder 2 3 6 3 Carefully lift the right hand edge of the holder outwards Slide the SIM card into the carrier contact side down and bevelled edge to the top right Close the holder until it clicks into place and refit the cover 5 4 Fig 2 23 Installing a SIM Card 2 4 GSM equipped Transmitters 2 4 3 Installing a SIM Card Fig 2 23 ...
Page 11: ... spike For bonding connections use 4mm2 10AWG cable Sensors 80mm do not require grounding rings Connect the transmitter ground connection to the flowmeter body ground see Figs 3 6 and 3 7 Fig 3 1 All Metal Pipe Including Lined Metal Pipe Fluid Contact Rings See Figs 3 6 and 3 7 Key for Figs 3 1 to 3 9 Metal Pipes Plastic Pipes Fluid Contact Rings See Figs 3 6 and 3 7 Insulation Fig 3 2 Metal Pipe ...
Page 12: ...3 6 and 3 7 Fluid Contact Rings See Figs 3 6 and 3 7 Fluid Contact Rings See Figs 3 6 and 3 7 Fig 3 3 Flanged Metal Pipe to Plastic Pipe Fig 3 5 All Plastic Pipe 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fig 3 4 Metal Pipe With Plastic Make Up Insert ...
Page 13: ...11 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fig 3 6 Battery Powered Transmitter Mounted in a Chamber Fig 3 7 Mains or Battery Powered Transmitter in Roadside Cabinet with Local Ground ...
Page 14: ...ing wire not supplied Must be adequately rated to carry cathodic currents Gasket Gasket Bonding Cable supplied Fluid Contact Ring Bonding Cables supplied 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Caution Do NOT ground Cathodically Protected Systems Fig 3 8 Pipelines With Cathodic Protection DN 100mm ...
Page 15: ...ted connecting wire not supplied Must be adequately rated to carry cathodic currents Gasket Bonding Cable supplied 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fig 3 9 Pipelines With Cathodic Protection DN 40mm to 80mm Caution Do NOT ground Cathodically Protected Systems ...
Page 16: ...fore preparing the potting material The remote sensor terminal box connections must be potted immediately on completion to prevent the ingress of moisture Check all connections before potting see ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Do not overfill or allow the potting material to come into contact with O rings or grooves Do not let potting material enter conduit if used Fig 3 11 Potting the Terminal Box Fig 3...
Page 17: ...ket and rotate it until it engages then tighten the locking ring Note If the sensor cable is fitted with the metal MIL spec connector then connection is via the MIL spec sensor cable adapter part number WEBC2001 available separately Note If the sensor cable is terminated with flying leads connection is via a sensor cable adapter box part number WABC2024 B available separately 1 2 Fig 3 13 Sensor C...
Page 18: ...ocking ring from pack WEBC 2004 over the cable to be sealed Connect the cable to the appropriate transmitter connector Slide the locking ring over the connector Pass the wire of the seal through both the hole in the locking ring and the matching hole in the front of the transmitter Close the seal 3 4 ...
Page 19: ... its galvanic isolation range 35V from earth 3 3 1 Frequency Outputs Fig 3 15 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fig 3 15 Frequency Output Connections Fig 3 16 Alarm Output Connections Note Outputs 1 2 are not polarity sensitive The common connection for these outputs is designated COM Note Output 3 is not polarity sensitive The common connection for these outputs is designated COM Alarm functions are avai...
Page 20: ... a c S e u l B 3 M O C P O n o m m o C t u p t u O w o l l e Y 4 2 P O r o t a c i d n I n o i t c e r i D r o s e s l u P e s r e v e R d e R 5 3 P O t u p t u O m r a l A n w o r B 6 1 P O e s r e v e R d r a w r o F r o s e s l u P d r a w r o F s e s l u P e g n a r O 7 V 0 V 0 r e d a e r n a c S n e e r c S 8 C N d e s U t o N WABC 2020 01 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin View Fig 3 17 Connector Input Ou...
Page 21: ...19 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3 3 4 Local Computer Connection Fig 3 18 Fig 3 18 MIL Connector Input Output Connections 9 pin male for link lead to Psion 9 pin female direct to PC ...
Page 22: ...res and cable lengths 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 see Quick Reference Programming Guide IM AMG QRG Fig 3 19 Pressure Transducer 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 23: ...tion regarding disposal or recycling schemes for used batteries The AquaMaster transmitter is optionally supplied with a separate battery pack but is not connected To connect see Fig 4 1 4 1 Start up Fig 4 1 and 4 2 Remove any plastic film from the AquaMaster light sensitive display window before commencing normal operation When electrical power is connected or the plastic film is removed from the...
Page 24: ... is operating on the standby section of the pack The battery should be exchanged soon Battery Pack Exhausted If the battery pack is not replaced and the standby section approches exhaustion the battery pack requires immediate replacement Under this circumstance the right hand icon is solid while the left hand icon flashes The meter does not make any measurements in this state 4 2 Display Activatio...
Page 25: ...Local Comms Adaptor Adapter Cables to AquaMaster Explorer Transmitter WEBC2001 Sensor MIL connector adapter WEBC2002 Pressure transducer with MIL adapter WEBC2003 01 Remote GSM Aerial Kit 1m WEBC2003 05 Remote GSM Aerial Kit 5m future option WEBC2004 Connector Security Locking Ring pack of 5 WEBC2005 19way MIL Output Adapter WEBC2006 2x19way MIL Output Adapter WEBC2007 Technolog o p adapter WEBC20...
Page 26: ...lastic outer cover with window encapsulated with polyurethane based resin Electrical connections IP68 plug socket Sensor cable ABB cable supplied as standard SWA cable available via adaptor box on application External battery pack IP68 NEMA 6P Battery life 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F typically 5 years Extended life is possible to give say 6 years with a small degradation in response time and slightly in...
Page 27: ...l c y C r e t s a M g o L B B A e s U C A M P g o l o n h c e T e s U r e y a m i r P e s U e r a w e m i r P e s a b a t a D I P I S O e s U m e t s y S S I D A W V B C r e t e m a r a P n o i t a r u g i f n o C n a e p o r u E t l u a f e D n a c i r e m A h t r o N t l u a f e D r o t c a F e s l u P 1 1 s t i n U e s l u P m3 l a g U s t i n U r e z i l a t o T m3 l a g U w o l F e l a c S l ...
Page 28: ... 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 flammable gases or fumes Switch off the cellular terminal when y...
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