Badger Meter 3700 User Manual

Data Acquisition System (DAS)Badger Meter products compatible with

06/16/06 Anytown, USA - Funnel Inc

Data Acquisition
System (DAS)

Badger Meter is a leading supplier of
ow meters and related equipment.
Established in 1905, Badger Meter
has continued to innovate ow
measurement solutions that provide
benets in many applications.
Accurately measuring ow and
other instrument data is the rst part
of obtaining information from an
application. Collecting and managing
that information is the next part.

Instrument data has been collected
in a variety of manners. Observing
a local display has been a traditional
method and remains popular today.
Connecting output from a sensor to a
data management system on a pulse,
analog, or bus communication line is
also widely used. In the recent past,
wireless technology has allowed for
remote connectivity without the need
for wires. This of course simplies the
installation of each device.

No matter your choice of how data is
gathered, either wired or wireless, the
data needs to be stored and managed
so it can be used. Dataloggers,
databases, and other data storage
methods are all found in applications
around world. Many of these systems
require custom software and hardware
and use closed protocol systems
that lock a user into that
specic infrastructure.

Gathered data can then be used to
benet the user by demonstrating
instrument conditions at the times that
the data was collected. This is what
many users are trying to accomplish
in the most simple and cost eective
manner possible. This is where the
Data Acquisition System (DAS) from
Badger Meter comes in by oering
these and many more features.

Example Product
Congurations

3

Industrial Plant

5

4

1

7

4

College Campus

8

7

5

2

Condominium

6

Model 3700 Model R9120-5 A8322-8F2D A8911-23Model 350T Series 380 Btu System

Water Treatment Plant

1

8” mag meter(s) measuring
raw sewage coming into
the plant

2

Condo/Apartment

Model 25 used for
sub-metering tenants

Industrial Plant

3

Measuring water used in
multiple processes or

test labs

4

College Campus

Sub-metering of water to all
buildings on campus

5

College Campus

Condensate return metering
using Model 250B

6

Irrigation Flow Sensor

on pond pump outlet,
Model 220B

Condominium

7

6 btu meters per oor,
Series 380

Industrial Plant Manager

8

at home, logging onto Model
3700 to respond to alarm

What is it?

The Badger Meter Model 3700 is a TCP/IP based DAS that
allows for simple setup and conguration. Simply connect
an Ethernet cable and use standard browser software to
connect and congure the unit. The Model 3700 also uses a
standard modbus input. Data exchange on this protocol on
wired devices or through the Model R9120-5 modbus mesh
network transceiver greatly expands the number of inputs
that can be acquired.

How does it work?

Like other technologies, the Model 3700 DAS records input
data into a log le that a user can view when needed. The
eight dynamic inputs can receive a variety of instrument
connections. These can be pulse, resistance, current or
voltage. The modbus input allows for up to 249 additional
channel inputs. These could be used for expansion of pulse
and analog inputs or for adding a variety of modbus
based devices.

What is the Model R9120-5 and how
does it work?

The Badger Meter Model R9120-5 is a modbus based
transceiver. When more than one of these units are used, it
creates a self-healing mesh network. This network can be
connected directly to the Model 3700 via the modbus input.
Each Model R9120-5 allows for two pulse inputs and a
modbus input. These transceivers create a wireless network
that benets many applications by simplifying installation
and reduces cost, while adding a large number of device
inputs and oering easy expandability for the future.

What is the Model 350T?

The Badger Meter Model 350T is a short hop Radio
Frequency (RF) transmitter that can connect to many scaled
pulse outputs. The 350T is a battery powered unit
which allows for remote connectivity. The Model 350R is
the receiving end of the 350T. This can be installed with a
Model R9120-5 or a Model 3700 and add data into
the network.

What if I need more inputs?

The A8911-23 is an I/O expansion module that is modbus
based. It allows for four additional pulse inputs and four
analog inputs. This device can be added on the modbus
network either at the Badger Meter Model 3700 or at any
Badger Meter Model R9120-5 . Additionally, the HD pulse
input allows for 23 pulse inputs on one Modbus address.

Put it all together

Using the Model 3700 by itself or with multiple Model
R9120-5 units and/or with multiple modules creates a data
acquisition system that is both highly functional and simple
to use and maintain. Adding devices can be done quickly
for future expansion. The user can plug the Model 3700 into
a LAN and collect the data from literally anywhere in
the world.

the Data Acquisition System:

SDI Series

The SDI Series is a line of full-featured stainless

steel or bronze body insertion flowmeters suited

for a wide variety of applications.

200 Series

200 Series flowmeters are available in bronze,

stainless steel and plastic versions.They may be

mounted in pipe sizes of 2.5” or greater and have

a hot tap option.

228 and 250 Series

These meters are part of the 200 Series which

utilize a variety of plastic and metal service tees.

Ranging in pipe sizes from 1⁄ 2” to 4”, these

meters offer a simple method of installing a

flowmeter into smaller line sizes.

4000 Series

The 4000 Series is a compact in-line style

impeller flowmeter. Units are available in pipe

sizes ranging from 1⁄ 2” to 3⁄4”, and 1” line sizes in

either PVC or PVDF materials.

Wireless Flow Meter

The 350T Radio Transmitter and 350R Radio

Receiver pair provide a wireless solution for a

variety of flow meter applications.

Accessories

Badger offers transmitters, monitors, relays, and

many other accessory items. All of these expand

the versatility of our meter products and

other technologies.

Badger® Series 380 Btu System

The Series 380 Btu Systems provides a low cost system for metering

cold or hot systems. The 380 BTU sensor can accurately measure

flow and temperature differential to compute energy. Utilizing

either BACnet or Modbus RS-485 communications protocols, or a

scaled pulse output, the Btu Meter can interface with many existing

control systems.

RCDL Disc Meters ­Positive Displacement - Nutating Disc

The RCDL Disc Meter combines the accuracy of positive

displacement design with the reliability and economy of nutating

disc technology. Well suited for measuring the flow of water and

other fluids, hot or cold, this meter can be combined with most

Badger® mechanical and electronic accessories for applications from

batching to inventory control.

Industrial Turbo Meters - Turbine Flow

With its rugged design, the Industrial Turbo Meter can withstand the

toughest flow conditions. This meter is ideally suited where

continuous service and minimal maintenance are required.

Recordall® Turbo Meters - Turbine Flow

The Recordall Turbo Meter is ideally suited for any water application,

performing with great accuracy over a wide flow range. It also has

very low pressure loss, increasing system efficiency. Sizes available

are 11⁄2˝ to 20˝ (DN 40 to DN 500).

Electromagnetic Flow Meters

Badger Meter’s advanced electromagnetic designs deliver up to

0.25% accuracy. The non-intrusive design virtually eliminates

pressure loss. Since there are no moving parts in the flow stream,

maintenance is kept to a minimum. A large variety of size

configurations and liner materials are available ranging is sizes from

1/24” to 54” (DN1 - DN1400).

Where would I use this system?

There are countless applications that could benefit from this technology. College campuses, industrial facilities, military bases, shopping
centers, condominiums, irrigation, and remote applications are very common users of these systems.

Other Technologies

Many other manufacturer’s devices can be connected to this Data Aquisition System. Intruments with an output can be connected either
directly or conditioned with a signal transmitter. This additionally expands the functionality of this sytem.

Connection Devices and Example Applications

Please refer to Application Brief DAB-054-02/DAS FLYER for additional information on connection devices and example applications.

Control. Manage. Optimize.

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product or system specifications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists. © 2016 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved.

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IND-BR-02130-EN-01 (July 2016)

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