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ABB AquaMaster Explorer Installation Manual

Electronic commercial water meter powered by external battery pack
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Electronic Commercial Water Meter
IM/AM/E_5
Powered by External Battery Pack
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AquaMaster
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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Electronic Commercial Water Meter IM/AM/E_5 Powered by External Battery Pack AquaMaster Explorer...
  • Page 2 Cert. No. Q5907 As a part of ABB, a world leader in process automation technology, we offer customers application expertise, service and support worldwide. We are committed to teamwork, high quality manufacturing, advanced EN 29001 (ISO 9001) technology and unrivalled service and support.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION ......... 1 AquaMaster is a range of high performance electromagnetic flowmeters for the measurement 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ....2 of electrically conductive fluids and are normally 2.1 Unpacking .......... 2 supplied factory configured, calibrated 2.2 Installation Conditions ......2 systems.

  • Page 4: Mechanical Installation

    2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking Allow room to read display AquaMaster AquaMaster AquaMaster AquaMaster Fig. 2.5 Siting Fig. 2.1 Unpacking >2 x pipe dia. >5 x pipe dia. 2.2 Installation Conditions – Figs. 2.1 to 2.17 minimum minimum Caution. Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure marked...
  • Page 5 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION… Supports 80C (176F) Maximum –10C (14F) Minimum Fig. 2.14 Cable Routing Fig. 2.10 Above Ground Fit gaskets Gasket same size as pipe Fig. 2.15 Gasket Fitting Fig. 2.11 Temperature Difference 0.7m (2.3 ft) minimum < 2m (78in) Submerged Fig.

  • Page 6: Transmitter Dimensions

    …2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2.3 Transmitter Dimensions – Fig. 2.18 and 2.19 Dimensions in mm (in.) Ø6.5 (0.3) (4.5) (2.0) Ø13 (0.5) (0.8) AquaMaster (6.6) (5.4) (7.0) Fig. 2.18 Transmitter Dimensions Dimensions in mm (in.) (0.3) (5.3) (5.3) (2.75) Fig. 2.19 Battery Pack Dimensions...

  • Page 7: Gsm-Equipped Transmitters

    2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION… 2.4 GSM-equipped Transmitters 2.4.1 GSM Antenna Installation – Figs. 2.20 and 2.21 Before deciding on an antenna mounting location, check that the local signal strength for the chosen mobile phone network is satisfactory. Use the GSM-equipped transmitter's integral signal strength test facility to establish signal strength.
  • Page 8 …2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION …2.4.1 GSM-equipped Transmitters  50mm (2 in.) Fig. 2.21 GSM Antenna Installation...

  • Page 9: Connecting A Remote Antenna

    2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION… 2.4.2 Connecting a Remote Antenna – Fig. 2.22 Remove the cover from the socket on AquaMaster top of the transmitter. Gently push the antenna plug into the socket, then twist the screw ring clockwise until locked. Fig. 2.22 Connecting a Remote Antenna...

  • Page 10: Installing A Sim Card

    …2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION …2.4 GSM-equipped Transmitters 2.4.3 Installing a SIM Card – Fig. 2.23 Remove the transmitter from its mounting point. Use water to wash off any loose dirt from the case. On the back of the transmitter, unscrew and remove the cover to the SIM card holder.

  • Page 11: Electrical Installation

    3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.1 Bonding/Grounding – Figs. 3.1 to 3.9 Caution. For safety reasons and optimum performance, the flowmeter, pipelines and medium must be correctly bonded and grounded according to regulations. Notes. • The flow sensor must not be connected to a ground spike. •...
  • Page 12 …3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION See Figs. 3.6 and 3.7 Fluid Contact Rings Fig. 3.3 Flanged Metal Pipe to Plastic Pipe See Figs. 3.6 and 3.7 Fluid Contact Rings Fig. 3.4 Metal Pipe With Plastic Make-Up Insert See Figs. 3.6 and 3.7 Fluid Contact Rings Fig.
  • Page 13 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 …3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Insulated connecting wire (not supplied). Must be adequately rated to carry cathodic currents. Bonding Cable (supplied) Caution. Do NOT ground Cathodically Protected Systems. Insulating Sleeve and Washer Gasket Gasket (not supplied) Fluid Contact Bonding Cables Ring (supplied) Fluid Contact Rings Fig.
  • Page 15 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION… Insulated connecting wire (not supplied). Must be adequately rated to carry cathodic currents. Caution. Do NOT ground Cathodically Protected Systems. Insulating Sleeve and Washer (not supplied) Bonding Cable Gasket (supplied) Fig. 3.9 Pipelines With Cathodic Protection, DN 40mm to 80mm...

  • Page 16: Connections

    …3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.2 Connections 3.2.1 Sensor Terminal Box Connections (Remote Versions only) – Fig. 3.10 Caution. (Remote versions) • Remove foil screens completely, and plastic/foil screens and any fillers • Twist the three screen wires together and sleeve them. •...

  • Page 17: Transmitter Connections

    3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION… 3.2.3 Transmitter Connections – Fig 3.12 to 3.14 Outputs External (Pulses, Pressure Battery Alarm, Transducer Local Pack Scanreader) (Optional) Sensor Comms. Fig. 3.12 Transmitter Connections Remove the screwed cap on the sensor connector. Gently push the sensor plug into the socket and rotate it until it engages; then tighten the locking ring.
  • Page 18 …3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Slide the optional locking-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.

  • Page 19: Frequency Outputs

    3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION… 3.3 Input/Output Connections Caution. • Refer to SPECIFICATION for Input/Output ratings. • Inductive loads must be suppressed or clamped to limit voltage swings • Operation of outputs is programmable – see Quick Reference Programming Guide for details. •...

  • Page 20: Connector Input/Output Connections

    …3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.3.3 Connector Input/Output Connections – Fig. 3.17 WABC 2020/01 Pin View t e l o l l o i t r a l & Fig. 3.17 Connector Input/Output Connections...

  • Page 21: Local Computer Connection

    3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION… 3.3.4 Local Computer Connection – Fig. 3.18 9-pin female (direct to PC) 9-pin male (for link lead to Psion) Fig. 3.18 MIL Connector Input/Output Connections...

  • Page 22: Pressure Transducer

    …3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3.3.5 Pressure Transducer – Fig. 3.19 Optional pressure transducer cables are available for a range of pressures 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 –...

  • Page 23: Start-Up And Operation

    • The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burns if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100C or incinerate. • Replace battery pack with an ABB supplied part only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 24: Display Activation

    …4 START-UP AND OPERATION Upper Display Date Forward Flow Total Pictorial Displays Reverse Flow Total Warning annunciators Net Flow Total 88888.888. Left Battery Warning Lower Display Sensor Fault f t m / h M G D .8.8.8.80 Time g a l / s m B a r p s i Flow Velocity Empty Pipe condition Pressure...

  • Page 25: Accessories/Spares Kits

    Wire-ended o/p lead 1m AquaMag to AquaMaster Sensor Upgrade Adapter Including Preamp WABC2022/B In from Sensor : Plastic Gland Out to transmitter: Connector for AquaMaster Explorer Transmitter WABC2023/B In from Sensor : SWA Gland Out to transmitter: Connector for AquaMaster Explorer Transmitter...

  • Page 26: Specification

    Pulse output 50Hz maximum, 50% nominal duty cycle Accuracy (typical) ±0.4% of range Serial data communications Local Port RS232 compatible via ABB lead (Option) Thermal error band (typically 100°C [212°F]) ±1.5% span Cable length Temperature Ranges 5 or 10m (16 or 33 ft)
  • Page 27 & French German Spanish Italian Dutch Other languages can be added via Windows download Program (contact ABB) ) e l i f ( GSM Antenna (option) . n i . n i Mounting c i l c i l c i l Integral with transmitter or remote.

  • Page 28: Appendix A - Gsm-Equipped Units - Safety Precautions

    APPENDIX A – GSM-EQUIPPED UNITS – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of this GSM cellular terminal. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product.

  • Page 29: Notes

    NOTES...
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  • Page 31 ABB has Sales & Customer Support expertise The Company’s policy is one of continuous product improvement in over 100 countries worldwide and the right is reserved to modify the information contained herein without notice. www.abb.com © ABB 2007 Printed in UK (01.07) ABB Limited ABB Inc.

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