OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Model 3000+ Micro-Chart Recorder is a circular
chart recorder with microprocessor-based electronics. The
unit is supplied with a LCD display for indicating rate
and totalization. The rate is displayed with 4 digits and its
multiplier and unit of measurement. The totalizer is
displayed with 8 digits and its multiplier and unit of
measurement.
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The display is also used to program the recorder
through menu driven prompts. The programming is
activated via front panel keys. These keys also activate a
Status Mode which will indicate if there are any alarms
tripped and perform a self-test operation of the recorder.
The following will describe in detail the various
functions of the Model 3000+ Recorder and programming
steps to recalibrate the recorder in the field if necessary.
INITIAL POWER UP
After installation and wiring of the Model 3000+
Recorder, power may be turned on by the power switch
on the lower right hand corner of the chart plate.
When power is applied, the display screen will have a
solid line across the top of the display for a few seconds.
Then the following screen will appear:
3000+ RECORDER
BADGER METER INC
This screen informs the user of the Model of the
recorder. This screen will be displayed for a few seconds.
The next screen to be displayed is the following:
SOFTWARE REVISION X.XX
SERIAL NUMBER 12345678
This screen identifies the software revision the recorder
is operating with and the serial number of the unit. This
screen will be displayed for a few seconds.
The next screen shown is the screen that will be
displayed during normal operation of the recorder.
*FLOW 1234 X 10,000 GPM
12345678 X 100,000 GAL
The top line displays the flow rate with its multiplier
and the unit of measurement. The second line displays the
totalized flow (4 or 8 digits) with its multiplier and unit of
measurement.
The asterisk that is to the left of FLOW may or may not
be present. If it is present, it indicates that an alarm has
been tripped. The various alarms will be discussed in the
Status Mode Section of this manual.
The recorder should be fully operational if there is an
input signal from a transmitter. The recorder is
programmed at the factory with the information supplied
by the user and the Zero and Span have been calibrated.
If the flashing asterisk is present proceed to the Status
Mode Section to determine the cause and proper action.
If the user desires to reset the Zero and Span or change
any of the parameters of the recorder, proceed to the
Calibration Section of this manual.
