The Series 380 BTU System from Badger Meter® provides
a low cost solution for metering cold or hot systems. The
380DS can accurately measure flow and temperature
differential to compute energy. Using BACnet™ or Modbus®
RS-485 communications protocols or a scaled pulse
output, the BTU System can interface with many existing
control systems.
The rugged design incorporates an impeller flow sensor
and two temperature probes. One temperature probe is
conveniently mounted directly in the flow sensor tee. The
second temperature probe is placed on either the supply or
the return line depending on installation requirements. These
minimal connections help simplify installation and save time.
The main advantage of the Series 380 BTU System is the cost
savings over other systems offered on the market today.
The integration of flow and temperature sensors, along with
metering components provide a single solution for metering.
With this system, it will be possible to meter energy where
metering had not cost effective.
Ordering System Matrix
Commissioning of this meter can be completed in the
field via a computer connection. Setup includes energy
measurement units, measurement method, communications
protocol, pulse output option, fluid density and specific
heat parameters.
Series 380
The 380 combines an electronics package with a PEEK sensor
probe inserted in a 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" proprietary
cast bronze pipe tee with threaded NPT connections.
Series 380 Btu System Ordering Matrix
380 DS Meter
TYPE
DS - Dual Service2
SIZE
0.75"07
1"10
1.25"12
1.5"15
2"20
ELECTRONIC HOUSING
Polycarbonate0
OUTPUT
Scaled Pulse and RS-485 (Modbus and BACnet)0
DISPLAY
N/A0
O-RING
EPDM1
SHAFT
Tungsten Carbide (STANDARD)2
IMPELLER
Stainless Steel0
BEARING
Ketron® 2
Example: 380207000-1202
Figure 1: Ordering system matrix
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Mechanical Installation
Commissioning
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
General
The accuracy of flow measurement for all flow measuring
devices is highly dependent on proper location of the
sensor in the piping system. Irregular flow velocity profiles
caused by valves, fittings, pipe bends, etc. can lead to
inaccurate overall flow rate indications, even though local
flow velocity measurement may be accurate. A sensor
located in the pipe can be affected by air bubbles, floating
debris, or sediment may not achieve full accuracy and could
be damaged. Badger Meter flow sensors are designed to
operate reliably under adverse conditions, but the following
recommendations should be followed to ensure maximum
system accuracy.
1. Choose a location along the pipe where 10 pipe
diameters upstream and 5 pipe diameters downstream
of the sensor provide no ow disturbances. Pipe bends,
valves, other ttings, pipe enlargements and reductions
should not be present in this length of pipe.
2. The recommended location for the sensor around the
circumference of a horizontal pipe is on top of the pipe.
The sensor should never be located at the bottom of the
pipe, as sediment may collect there. Locations away from
the top-center on a pipe cause the impeller friction to
increase, which may aect performance at low ow rates.
Any circumferential location is correct for installation in
vertical pipes. Rising ow is preferred to reduce eects of
any trapped air.
Installing the Sensor Tee
1. Position the tee for unrestricted pipe ow for at least
10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe diameters
downstream of the tee.
2. Apply pipe compound over the rst 3 or 4 threads of the
mating pipe.
3. Thread the pipe into the sensor tee until hand tight.
4. Tighten the pipe an additional 1-1/2 turns, using a
wrench.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1. The Series 380 requires an isolated 12…24 V AC/DC
power supply. To avoid ground fault conditions, the 380
power should not be shared with other devices. This is
especially true when the RS-485 network connections are
being utilized, where damage to the product or system
could result.
The power connections are labeled 1 and 2 and are not
polarity sensitive.
2. The RS-485 requires three connections: RS-485+, RS-485and REF.
The connections are labeled 1 (+), 2 (-) and 3 (GND). RS485 is a high-speed connection and should be wired to
meet TIA-EIA-485-A standards.
This is especially true if a long cable run is involved or
multiple devices are to be networked.
3. The pulse output is a simple solid state switch.
The connections are labeled "PULSE OUTPUT 1" and
"PULSE OUTPUT 2". The switch is not polarity sensitive,
however, be careful that the maximum voltage and
current ratings are not exceeded. See "Specifications" on
page 7 for details.
OTE:NThe pulse and RS-485 may be used simultaneously.
COMMISSIONING
All setup and commissioning of the Series 380 is done using
a USB to Mini USB cable and the Badger Meter Series 380
commissioning software.
Figure 2 shows the main setup screen. Flow and Energy rates
and totals can be selected or a custom unit can be put in with
the correct conversion factor.
For the temperature sensors the user can select the units
along with the calculation mode, i.e., T1>T2, Absolute, or
T1<T2. The Diff Zero parameter is the difference between T1
and T2 that will still read 0 energy rate.
If the Scaled Pulse Output is going to be used, the user can
select what the pulse is representing (Energy or Flow), along
with Units/Pulse and the pulse width. If the Scaled Pulse
Output is not going to be used, this output can be set to OFF.
Figure 3 shows the communication parameters tab. The
user can select BACnet or Modbus along with the network
address. If using BACnet, the Device Name, Device ID
BACnet BitRate and the Max Master number should be
entered for the appropriate network for which the 380 is
being connected.
Figure 2: Main setup screen
RS-485 Network Congurations
The RS-485 Section can be configured in two ways:
• Modbus
• BACnet
The following sections explain each in detail.
RS-485 Network Configurations—Modbus
Figure 4: Comm parameters—modbus
Select Modbus, to access the Modbus pull-down menus.
Select the Address, Bit Rate (Baud Rate) and Mode (RTU
or ASCII).
The Series 380 uses IEEE 754 Float Data Located in “Read
Holding Registers.”
The Series 380 Data Format is “Float 32” where the Data is
stored across two “Read Holding Registers”.
In the case of sensor mounted in the 380 body, the upper
byte is stored in register 40001 and the lower byte is stored in
the register 40002.
For example, a temperature of 53.36° F when converted to
IEEE 754 is “425570A4.” In the case of the Series 380, Register
# 40001 = 70A4 Hex and Register # 40002 = 4255 Hex. See
Table 1 on page 6 for additional information.
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Figure 3: Communication parameters
Commissioning
Specications
Modbus Register Map
Series 380 Register Map
Register
Name
Sensor
Temperature
Remote
Sensor
Flow Rate40005 + 40006IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Flow Total40009 + 40010IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Energy Rate40007 + 40008IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Energy Total40011 + 40012IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Energy Calc
Mode
Flow Filter40015 + 40016IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Temp Coef40017 + 40018IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Specific Heat40019 + 40020IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Fluid Density40021 + 40022IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
AddressData TypeRead/Write
40001 + 40002IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
40003 + 40004IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
40013 + 40014IEEE 754 FloatRead Only
Table 1: 380 register map
RS-485 Network Configuration—BACnet
Figure 5: Comm parameters—BACnet
Select BACnet to access the BACnet pull-down menus.
Select the Bit Rate (BAUD rate) to match other devices on
the network.
BACnet Device Name can be set to help identify this device
and location.
BACnet Device ID (Incidence #) is a unique number that
identifies this device on the network. Typically, the first part
of the number is the same as the network #, and the last two
characters are the same as the address.
OTE:NThe numbering sequence is not a requirement, but
Power 12…35V DC, 12…28V AC
Communication Modbus RTU, BACnet MSTP
Housing Polycarbonate
Flow Sensor PEEK
Potting Material Polyurethane
Tee Material Brass
Tee Sizes
Fluid Temperature 20…260° F (–6.7…126.7° C)
Ambient
Temperature
± 2% of flow rate within flow range
± 0.5% repeatability
RTD meets IEC751 Class B
1…15 ft/sec
Diameter
0.75 in.
(19 mm)
1 in.
(25 mm)
1.25 in.
(32 mm)
1.5 in.
(38 mm)
2 in.
(50 mm)
This chart is based on ASME/ANSI B336.10 Welded and
Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe and ASME/ANSI B3619
Stainless Steel Pipe.
3/4 in., 1 in., 1-1/4 in., 1-1/2 and
2 in.
–4…149° F (–20…65° C)
380 BTU Meter
Flow Range
1.65…24.69 gpm
(6…93 lpm)
2.70…40.48 gpm
(10…153 lpm)
4.66…69.93 gpm
(17…265 lpm)
6.35…95.18 gpm
(24…360 lpm)
10.49…157.34 gpm
(40…595 lpm)
Weight
6.5 lbs
(2.9 kg)
7.5 lbs
(3.4 kg)
9.5 lbs
(4.3 kg)
11 lbs
(4.9 kg)
13 lbs
(5.9 kg)
Series 380 BACnet Object Map
DescriptionIDNameUnits
Analog InputAN1TempInºC, ºF
Analog InputAN2TempOutºC, ºF
Analog ValueAV1VolFlowgpm, gph, lpm, lps, lph, ft3/s, ft3/m, ft3/h, m3/s, m3/min, m3/h, custom
Analog ValueAV2EnergyFlowkBtu/min, kBtu/h, kW, MW, HP, Tons, custom
Analog ValueAV3TotalVolgallons, galx100, galx1000, liters, ft3, m3, custom
Analog ValueAV4TotEnergyBtu, kBtu, MBtu, kWh, MWh, kJ, MJ, custom
Analog ValueAV5TempModedimensionless
Analog ValueAV6FFilterCoefdimensionless
Analog ValueAV7TFiltCoefdimensionless
Analog ValueAV8SpHtCapacBtu/lb-F
Analog ValueAV9Densitylb/gallon
Analog ValueAV10SerialNumdimensionless
Table 2: 380 BACnet object map
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