Badger Meter 320 Operating Manual

Transmitters

Model 320 Programmable Pulse

XMT-UM-01654-EN-07 (July 2015)

User Manual

Transmitters, Model 320 Programmable Pulse

CONTENTS

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Scope and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mechanical Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Surface Mount Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DIN Rail Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Communications Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disk Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Web Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Model 320 Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Description

DESCRIPTION

Model 320 from Badger Meter is a compact, programmable transmitter designed to accept relatively fast unscaled raw pulses
from devices like flow sensors, and then output slow-scaled pulses of programmable width, pulse resolution and units of
measure. In addition to our standard flow sensors, the Model 320 can also accept a sine wave signal, making it a versatile
transmitter for numerous applications.

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

This manual provides instructions for installing and programming the Model 320 transmitter.

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

The Model 320 can be surface mounted onto a panel, attached to DIN rails using adapter clips or wall mounted using two
optional enclosures.

Location

Although the Model 320 is encapsulated, all wiring connections are made to exposed terminals. The unit should be protected
from weather and moisture in accordance with electrical codes and standard trade practices. In any mounting arrangement,
the primary concerns are ease of wiring and attachment of the programming cable. The unit generates very little heat so no
consideration need be given to cooling or ventilation.

Surface Mount Installation

The Model 320 can be mounted to the surface of any panel using double sided adhesive tape, or by attaching fasteners
through the holes in the mounting flanges of the unit.

DIN Rail Mounting

Optional clips snap onto the mounting flanges, allowing the Model 320 to be attached to DIN 15, 32, 35 mm DIN rail systems.

Wall Mounting

Optional metal and plastic enclosures are available to mount the Model 320 to a wall when no other enclosure is used. The
enclosure is first attached to the wall using fasteners through its mounting holes. After wiring, the transmitter can be attached
to the enclosure with the terminal headers facing in, using the slots in the mounting flanges. As an alternate mounting
arrangement, the Model 320 can be fastened to the box cover using double-sided adhesive tape.

Figure 1: Optional enclosure dimensions

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