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SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual contains installation and operation procedures for the Badger
Meter® next generation E-Series G2® 5/8 x 3/4 inch
Ultrasonic meters. Proper performance and reliability of the product depend upon installation in accordance with
these instructions.
ABOUT THE ESERIES ULTRASONIC METER
The E-Series Ultrasonic meter uses solid-state technology in a compact, tamper protected, weatherproof and UV-resistant
housing, suitable for residential applications.
Electronic metering provides information—such as rate of flow and status and alarm indication—and data not typically
available through traditional, mechanical meters and registers. Electronic metering minimizes measurement errors due to
sand, suspended particles and pressure fluctuations.
Meters can be installed using horizontal or vertical piping, with water flow in the up direction. The meter will not measure
flow when an “empty pipe” condition is experienced. An empty pipe is defined as a condition that occurs when the flow
sensors are not fully submerged.
Operation
As water flows into the measuring tube, ultrasonic signals are sent consecutively in forward and reverse directions of
flow. Velocity is then determined by measuring the time difference between the measurement in the forward and reverse
directions. Total volume is calculated from the measured flow velocity using water temperature and pipe diameter.
The LCD screen toggles to display total volume and unit of measure, rate of flow, alarm and operating mode, and firmware
version. E-Series Ultrasonic meters connected to ORION® endpoints also display temperature data and water pressure data
(when equipped with an optional integrated pressure sensor).
Applications
E-Series Ultrasonic meters measure potable cold water in residential applications. The meter is also ideal for non-potable,
reclaimed irrigation water applications, or less than optimum water conditions where small particles exist.
E-Series Ultrasonic meters meet and exceed ANSI/AWWA C715 Standards. The lead-free bronze alloy meters comply with the
lead-free provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act and NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372.
Construction
The E-Series Ultrasonic meter features lead-free bronze alloy meter housing, ultrasonic transducers, a meter-control circuit
board with associated wiring, LCD and battery. Wetted elements are limited to the pressure vessel and transducers. The
electronic components are housed and fully potted within a molded, engineered polymer enclosure, which is attached to the
meter housing. The transducers extend through the housing and are sealed by O-rings, enabling turbulence-free water flow
through the tube. The open flow tube design prevents obstruction of flow to reduce pressure loss and provide
long-term accuracy.
REQUIREMENTS
MPORTANTI
For proper handling of the higher reading resolution and the extended status indicator capabilities of the E-Series Ultrasonic meter,
the following are recommended to support the full capabilities of the meter.
To support temperature and pressure elds, use the following: To support maximum ow rate measurement, use the following:
• ORION® Cellular LTE-M or LTE-MS, firmware version 1.2.295
or newer
• ORION® Cellular LTE-M or LTE-MS, firmware version 2.0.445
or newer
• ORION Cellular LTE endpoints, firmware version 1.10.1193
or newer
• BEACON® Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) software suite
• BEACON® Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) software suite
For assistance, contact Badger Meter Technical Support at 800-616-3837.
Scope of this Manual
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