Badger Meter M5000 User Manual

Meter Orientation
Mag meters can operate accurately in any pipeline orientation and can measure volumetric flow in forward and reverse
directions.
OTE:N A "Forward Flow" direction arrow is printed on the detector label.
Vertical Placement
Mag meters perform best when placed vertically, with liquid flowing upward and meter electrodes in a closed, full pipe.
Figure 6: Vertical Placement
Vertical placement allows the pipe to remain completely full, even in low flow, low pressure applications, and it prevents
solids build-up, sediment deposit and accumulation on the liner and electrodes.
OTE:N Carefully observe the “Forward Flow” label on the meter body and install the meter accordingly. When installed
vertically, rotate amplifier so that cable glands are facing down.
Horizontal Placement
M5000 meters are equipped with an Empty Pipe
Detection feature. If an electrode mounted in the pipe
is not covered by fluid for five seconds, the meter will
display an Empty Pipe Detection condition. The meter
will send out an error message and stop measuring
flow. When the electrode is again covered with fluid,
the error message disappears and the meter will begin
measuring.
Electrode
Plane
RIGHT
Electrode
Plane
WRONG
Figure 7: Horizontal Placement
When installing the meter on a horizontal pipe, mount the detector to the pipe with the flow-measuring electrode axis in a
horizontal plane (three and nine o’clock). This placement helps prevent solids build-up, sediment deposit and accumulation
on the electrodes.
Straight Pipe Requirements
Sufficient straight-pipe runs are required at the
detector inlet and outlet for optimum meter accuracy
and performance. An equivalent of three diameters of
straight pipe is required on the inlet (upstream) side. Two
diameters are required on the outlet (downstream) side.
FORWARD FLOW
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE
ELBOW
TEE
GATE VALVE
(FULLY OPEN)
MINIMUM STRAIGHT PIPE
CHECK VALVE
GLOBE VALVE
BUTTERFL
Y VALVE
PUMP
ELBOW
TEE
ANY VAL
VE
FLOWMETER
3 x D
7 x D
2 x D
D (Pipe Size) D (Pipe Size)
MINIMUM PIPING REQUIREMENT
STANDARD CONCENTRIC
REDUCERS
(NO DISTANCE REQUIRED)
Figure 8: Straight Pipe Requirements
User Manual
Page 9 September 2013
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Badger Meter M5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Badger Meter
Model	M5000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English