
72 mm
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7
6
5
1
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68 mm
33 mm
36 mm
Mounting
Bracket
Gasket
Tabs
Industrial Registers
Model ER-6/R (Remote) Digital Resettable Totalizer
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the
Badger Meter® Model ER-6/R electronic register.
The troubleshooting section lists the most common problems
that may be encountered, their most likely cause and the
recommended solutions.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ER-6 register is a remote totalizer designed for use with all
Badger Meter product lines.
The supertwist LCD display with 8 digits for totalizing, provides easy
viewing at a glance. For conditions where ambient light is poor, the
display can be backlit by connecting an external DC (10…28V DC)
power supply. A single unit can accept NPN or dry contact inputs for
low or high speed applications.
The ER-6/R register is powered by one replaceable 3V Lithium
battery. You can install a new battery before removing the old one,
thereby retaining count total. A low battery indicator appears on
the screen to provide a warning a couple of weeks before the end of
battery life. If two batteries are used simultaneously, the individual
expected life doubles to 10 years.
INSTALLATION
Panel Installation
Place the unit in the panel through a 33 mm × 68 mm cutout. Slide
the included gasket over the rear of the unit, then slide the panel
mount bracket into place so that the 4 tabs catch in the grooves on
the top and the bottom of the unit (the bracket should be oriented
so that the tabs are on the side nearest the panel). Use the provided
panel mount screws to tighten the bracket until there is a secure
seal against the gasket. Do not over tighten.
Battery Installation/Replacement
The ER-6/R register is shipped with one battery, which is not
installed. Remove the battery cover by pushing inward and down.
Install the battery in one of the two slots. The unit runs on a single
battery, and the second slot is provided to allow for installing a
new battery before removing the old one, retaining count total.
The unit can also be run on two batteries to extend the battery life
to 10 years. Once the battery is in place, the unit goes into a selftest mode, and all the segments on the LCD display illuminate. To
exit the self-test mode, press RST, which then displays the model
number (0). Press RST again to ready the unit for operation.
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Figure 1: Panel installation
Figure 2: Battery installation
User Manual

Wiring Instructions
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Wiring Terminals
3
2
1
Figure 3: Wiring terminals
Terminal Function Operation
1 DC common —
2 Count input —
3 — Not used
4 Remote reset Resets count value when switched to common.
5 Front panel reset enable Enables count value to be reset by using the front panel Reset key.
6 — Not used
7 — Not used
8 DC supply input 10…28V DC for backlighting.
Table 1: Wiring terminals
The ER-6/R register is shipped with one lead wire attached to terminal 5. To enable front panel Reset, attach the other end of the lead to
terminal 1.
6
7
8
Transmitter Connections
For connecting to Badger Meter transmitters, refer to the literature for your specific transmitter and to Table 2 below. The Connections
column refers to the wires on the transmitter. The numbers in parenthesis refer to the terminal numbers on the ER-6/R register. Connect the
wire coming from the transmitter to the corresponding terminal number for the ER-Series Remote models.
Transmitter Connections
MS-E1 Black (1) Red (2)
MS-E5 Black (1) Red (2)
PFT-1E Terminal 6 (1) Terminal 5 (2)
PFT-4E Terminal 6 (1) Terminal 5 (2)
PM-5 Black (1) Red (2)
Table 2: Transmitter connections
OPERATION
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Figure 3: Total display
Total Display
Total Display indicates the present count value, which is equal to the number of pulses received since the last reset.
Reset Key
While the Total Value displays, press RST to reset the value to zero.
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