Industrial Flow Computer
FC-5000 BTU Monitor
DESCRIPTION
The Badger Meter® FC-5000 is a microprocessor-driven device designed for energy/BTU and flow monitoring. The FC-5000 BTU Monitor is compatible with the complete line of Badger Meter industrial flow meters and temperature sensors, creating a solution to monitor hydronic energy usage, flow rate and totals. Many years of experience in the industrial market has allowed Badger Meter to incorporate features indispensable in control operations.
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Large, backlit |
Provides enhanced viewing capabilities, near |
graphical display |
and far from the device |
Integrated softkeys and |
Promotes intuitive navigation |
full numerical keypad |
and programming |
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Allows user to view raw and calculated flow |
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data, both to and from the device, including |
Sensor data display screen |
flow data, energy usage and temperature |
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readings. Additionally, users can see relay, |
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output and digital I/O statuses |
Plug-and-play terminals |
Provides easier, user-friendly installation |
User-programmable |
Enables alarms or totalizing output capabilities |
relay configuration |
for rates, totals and temperatures |
User-programmable |
Outputs transmit rate, total or temperature |
scaled outputs |
data via dedicated output channels |
Robust enclosure, keypad |
Provides application ruggedness |
and mechanical relays |
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PROGRAMMABILITY |
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Features |
Programming Options |
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Fluid Properties |
Custom fluid characteristics can be stored for |
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calculations and reference. |
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Digital I/O |
Ability to reset relays, totals or both remotely via the 6 |
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available I/O ports. |
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Scaled Outputs |
Fully configurable outputs that can be assigned to rates, |
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totals and temperature. |
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Fully configurable relays that can be assigned to rates, |
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Relay Outputs |
totals and temperature as either a totalizing output or |
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alarm indication. Option to enable/disable |
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latching functionality. |
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Display |
Adjustable contrast and brightness for readability and |
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Properties |
controlling power consumption. |
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Stored or |
Ability to select from a list of standardized units of |
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Custom Units of |
measure, or complete the customized option with labels |
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Measure |
and quantity assignments. |
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Passcodes |
User-defined passcodes to manage advanced |
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configuration parameters and reset functions. |
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Sensor Inputs |
Provides accurate and fast programming of flow and |
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temperature sensors with preprogrammed |
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selection lists. |
OPERATION
Input signal—in the form of sine waves or pulses from open collector transistors or dry contact closures—can be scaled to any unit of measure for totalization and instantaneous rate-of-flow indication. Energy rate and flow totals are examples of parameters that can be viewed on the panel display or through communications protocols such as BACnet or Modbus.
Two temperature sensor inputs can be configured to read RTDs or thermistors and are fully customizable to adapt to application needs. When used in conjunction with fluid flow, hydronic energy rates and total usage are achieved, while conforming to
EN1434 standards.
Additionally, dedicated analog or frequency output channels provide scaled outputs that are assignable to parameters such as energy rate, total and temperature. A user defined damping
function can be applied for improved stability of the flow readings.
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Product Data Sheet
Industrial Flow Computer, FC-5000 BTU Monitor
FLEXIBILITY
•Non-volatile memory preserves all configured settings and totalization values during power failure
•Low voltage AC/DC power
•Dynamic menu selection and programming reduces potential programming errors
•Ability to restore to factory programmed settings
VIEWING CAPABILITIES
Quickly toggle views on the Home screen to switch between:
• Flow Rate
• Flow Total
• Energy/BTU Rate
• Energy/BTU Total
Figure 1: Single display
• Flow Rate and Flow Total
• Energy/BTU Rate and
Energy/BTU Total
Figure 2: Dual display
ACCESSORIES
RTDs
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Part No. |
Description |
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8RTD100 |
Replacement RTD Element |
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8RTD106B |
1/4 in. NPT; BR; ADJ Depth; 6 in. Leads |
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8RTD116B |
3/4 in. NPT; BR TW; 1-5/8 in. Depth; 1/2 in. Conduit Conn. |
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8RTD116S |
3/4 in. NPT; SS TW; 1-5/8 in. Depth; 1/2 in. Conduit Conn. |
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8RTD125 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS TW; 2-1/2 in. Depth; 1/2 in. Conduit Conn. |
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8RTD140 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS TW; 4 in. Depth; 1/2 in. Conduit Conn. |
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8RTD160 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS TW; 6 in. Depth; 1/2 in. Conduit Conn. |
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Table 1: RTD part numbers |
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Thermistors |
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Part No. |
Description |
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8T106B |
1/4 in. NPT; BR Thermistor; ADJ Depth |
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8T106S |
1/4 in. NPT; SS Thermistor; ADJ Depth |
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8T116B |
3/4 in. NPT; BR Thermowell; 1-5/8 in. Depth |
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8T116S |
3/4 in. NPT; SS Thermowell; 1-5/8 in. Depth |
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8T125 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS Thermowell; 2-1/2 in. Depth |
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8T140 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS Thermowell; 4 in. Depth |
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8T160 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS Thermowell; 6 in. Depth |
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8T180 |
3/4 in. NPT; SS Thermowell; 8 in. Depth |
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67002 |
Replacement Thermistor Element |
Table 2: Thermistor part numbers
Consult the factory or your local representative for availability, pricing and delivery estimates for additional parts and accessories.
EIA-485 (RS-485) NETWORK
All FC-5000 BTU Monitors come equipped with an EIA-485 (RS-485) physical layer, and use BACnet or Modbus RTU protocols, selectable and programmed in the firmware. Up to 255 FC-5000 products can be run on a single daisy-chain network and be individually queried for flow/ energy rate, positive flow/energy accumulator, supply temperature, return temperature and other information.
Figure 3: Daisy-chained units
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Product Data Sheet
DIMENSIONS
Panel Mount Unit
Mounting clips can accommodate a maximum panel thickness of 1.5 in (38.1 mm).
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Panel Cutout |
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Wall Mount Unit
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Hole Dia. |
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Panel Cutout |
2.65 (67.31) |
5.40 (137.16) |
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FC-5000 Unit |
3.50 (89.00) |
6.22 (158.00) |
3.07 (78.00) |
5.38 (136.65) |
2.54 (64.52) |
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Wall Mount |
9.38 (238.25) |
9.38 (238.25) |
4.88 (123.95) |
8.00 (203.20) |
9.56 (242.83) |
6.00 (152.40) |
8.75 (222.25) |
0.31 (7.87) |
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