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E-Series® Ultrasonic Meters
Cold Water Stainless Steel Meters for Fire Service Applications
ESM-UM-00624-EN-06 (August 2014)
User Manual
E-Series® Ultrasonic Meters for Fire Service Applications
CONTENTS
About the E-Series Ultrasonic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Reading Data Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mobile Reading Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handheld Reading Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Meter Storage Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Meter Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Special Instructions for removing a Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Special Fittings and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing E-Series Ultrasonic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Outdoor Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Indoor Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installion Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Protect Against Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E-Series Ultrasonic Meter Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Meter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Activating the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unit of Measure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rate of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flow Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AMR/AMI Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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ABOUT THE ESERIES ULTRASONIC METER
The Badger Meter E-Series® Ultrasonic meter is an electronic meter using ultrasonic technology and solid-state electronics contained in a compact, totally encapsulated, weatherproof and UV-resistant housing for residential and commercial applications. The ultrasonic measurement system has no moving parts, provides long-term accuracy and eliminates measurement errors due to sand, suspended particles, air pockets and pressure fluctuations.
The Ultrasonic meter can be installed using horizontal or vertical piping, with water flow in the up direction. The meter will not measure flow when an “empty pipe” condition is experienced. An empty pipe is defined as a condition when the flow sensors are not fully submerged.
The Ultrasonic meter for fire service applications (sizes 3/4", 1", 1-1/2" and 2") is intended to comply with the requirements of UL Subject 327B, inferential type water meters used in residential fire service applications. These applications are regulated by local codes and requirements established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

SAFETY INFORMATION

The installation of the E-Series Ultrasonic meter must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and codes.
Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of the E-Series Ultrasonic meter, resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment.

PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

REQUIREMENTS

MPORTANTI
For proper handling of the higher reading resolution and the extended status indicator capabilities of the HR-E-Series Ultrasonic meter, the following software versions are required for your reading system:

Reading Data Management Software

• ReadCenter Data: Version 1.11.12.27 or higher (does not include extended status indicator capabilities)
• ReadCenter Analytics and ReadCenter Analytics Mobile: Version 2.12.7.6 or later
• ReadCenter Analytics Pro and ReadCenter Analytics+: Version 1.0.0 or later

Mobile Reading Systems

• ORS: Version 2.2.1 or later

Handheld Reading Systems

• Badger Field Application Suite: Version 2.2.3 or later
• ORION Field Application route reading software: Version 2.2.3 or later
• ORION Endpoint Utility programming & quick read software: Version 2.2.2 or later
For assistance, please contact Badger Meter Technical Support at 1-800-876-3837 or the appropriate endpoint provider.
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METER STORAGE MODE

All E-Series Ultrasonic meters are delivered in a storage mode so that a meter alarm is not triggered. During storage mode, the empty pipe shows up on the LCD display as an error message, but it will not trigger a meter alarm. The meter needs to sense a full pipe for 24 hours for the meter to go from storage mode to normal operation. If installed when the meter is still in storage mode, the meter will function as expected with the addition of also displaying “err” on the flow rate screen. The meter will display consumption and, if connected to AMR/AMI, will send a reading to the endpoint. When the meter is in normal operation, the meter alarm displays immediately upon detecting the empty pipe condition. The alarm clears immediately after the condition is corrected and the pipe is full. Systems that support the additional alarm conditions will be notified that an empty pipe condition has occurred.
METER PREINSTALLATION
Take into account the following considerations before you begin an installation:
• Inspect the piping around the meter setting for suitable conditions. The service line, valves, connections and meter must be watertight. Repair the piping system if pipes are corroded or damaged.
• Set the meter in a horizontal or vertical position with flow in the up direction. Registration should be upright and protected from damage, freezing and tampering.
• Position the meter so it is accessible for installation, removal and reading.
• Verify that a suitable, electrical grounding wire is properly attached to the upstream and downstream pipe connections of the meter. The grounding wire provides an alternative path for any electrical current that may exist across the opening in the line.
• Close the curb (shutoff) valve to relieve water pressure in the line before starting the cutting operation. Provide a high-quality upstream shutoff valve with a low pressure drop.
• When cutting into a new section of service pipe, flush the pipe to clear chips, pipe dope or other plumbing residue.
• For the 3/4" and 1" meters, the line opening in which the meter is to be set should match the laying length of the meter, allowing slight additional space for coupling gaskets. The inlet and outlet sides of the meter setting should be axially aligned to the pipe.
• For the 1-1/2" and 2" meters, the line opening in which the meter is to be set should match the laying length of the meter. For optimal performance and accuracy, it is also recommended that a minimum of five diameters of straight pipe be installed upstream of the meter.
• The installed meter must not be an obstacle or a hazard to the customer or interfere with public safety.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY METER AS A LEVER OR CROWBAR TO STRAIGHTEN A MISALIGNED METER SETTING. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE METER.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SET A METER INTO AN OPENING THAT IS TOO LONG BY FORCING THE PIPING INTO PLACE WITH THE METER'S COUPLING NUTS. THIS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE THREADED ENDS OF THE METER AND HOUSING.
• TO AVOID POTENTIAL PROBLEMS, CORRECT ANY IRREGULARITIES IN PIPE SPACING AND MISALIGNMENT BEFORE PLACING THE METER INTO ITS SETTING.
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